Concentration
Brian Torresi joined the firm in August 2011 as an attorney in theBusiness Division. He has a general practice that includes, but is not limited to, corporate transactions, real estate, and business litigation. Brian practices at the firm's Ames Office, located at 2605 Northridge Pkwy.
Brian frequently advises and represents clients related to transactional business and corporate law matters, including matters related to general corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, business formations, sales and purchases of equity interests, and asset purchase and sales transactions.
Brian has an extensive background in many types of real estate matters, both commercial and residential, including land subdivisions and commercial development, condominium conversions, creation of cooperative housing associations, forcible entry and detainer actions, boundary disputes and general title issues.
He is licensed to practice in all state courts of Iowa and New York, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.
Professional Recognition
· Young Professionals of Ames "4 Under 40" Award, 2012
Memberships
Brian is the current President and past Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Story County Bar Association. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, where he serves on the Military Affairs Committee and the Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section Case Review Subcommittee. Additionally, he is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
Publications
Brian authored a law review article entitled "Operation Rewarding Sacrifice: A Proposal to Amend the Definition of "Veteran" in Title 5 to Fully Effectuate the Purposes of Veterans' Preference," 110 PENN ST. L. REV. 209.
Academics
While at Penn State, Brian was a Senior Editor of the Penn State Law Review and a casewriter for the Appellate Moot Court Board. He was also a member of the Woolsack Honor Society and a recipient of The Honorable Gwilym A. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship, a distinction awarded to the top performer in law school in legal writing and appellate advocacy.
Of Note
Brian served on active duty as an Elite Guardsman and a Law Enforcement Patrolman in the United States Air Force from 1998 to 2002. During this time he was the recipient of two Air Force Achievement Medals, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon, and selected and honored as Top-Cop, Airman of the Quarter and Airman of the Year.
Community
Brian currently serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the United Way of Story County. He is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Ames and a member of the Ames Noon Rotary Club. Brian also serves on the Board of Directors for Gilbert Youth Sports.
Personal
Brian and his wife, Cherie, live in Ames, Iowa with their four children - Gabriella, Jacob, Eliana and Michael.
Memberships
· American Bar Association
· Iowa State Bar Association
· New York State Bar Association
· Story County Bar Association
Articles
· Brian D. Torresi selected for "4 Under 40" Award
· Davis Brown Celebrates Grand Opening of Ames Office
· Davis Brown Law Firm to Open Ames Office