GHC Attorney Successful in Appeal - MWBE Certification Awarded in Favor of Client
March 2, 2016
March 2, 2016 - Recently, Melissa V. Skrocki successfully appealed a denial of a MWBE certification on behalf of a firm client, Applique Technologies International, LLC. The client had submitted an application to become certified as a minority and woman-owned business enterprise (“MWBE”), but the application was denied. As a qualification, MWBE applicants must demonstrate that the business is owned, operated and controlled by a management team of women or minorities owning 51% or more of the business. The business must be involved with a commercially useful function and the minority or female ownership and management must be real, substantial, and continuing and not merely in name only. During the oral appeal to the Department of Treasury, Ms. Skrocki was able to demonstrate that the female and minority owner of Applique Technologies International, LLC satisfied the criteria required to be certified as a MWBE and the original decision was overturned. GH&C invites and welcomes further discussion on cases and matters involving MWBE certification. Inquiries may be made to Melissa V. Skrocki. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. is a multi-specialty law firm dedicated to providing sophisticated, complex legal services and solutions. The attorneys maintain personal relationships and gather in-depth knowledge of clients' businesses and industries to construct both sound legal advice and effective strategies to resolve business issues. With a focus on responsiveness and producing results with outstanding value to their clients' bottom line, the firm provides experienced legal representation in a wide variety of practice areas, including: Corporate and Business; Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy; Environmental; Healthcare; Intellectual Property and Technology; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Real Estate, Land Use and Development; Securities; and Trusts and Estates. For more information, visit us at www.ghclaw.com. |