MoveMakers and Newsmakers for May 13, 2025

St. Louis

Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch (BB&D), a premier Missouri-based law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal solutions, proudly announces the addition of three distinguished attorneys to its St. Louis office: Harvard Muhm and Lisa M. Adams, who join as members, and Heidi Ottsen, who joins as counsel. These additions further BB&D’s ongoing growth and intentional focus on assembling the region’s top legal talent to meet the evolving needs of businesses, families, and institutions throughout Missouri and beyond. 

The trio brings a wealth of experience advising high-net-worth families on complex estate, tax, and wealth transfer strategies. Their client relationships are grounded in deep trust, personal attention, and the long view—helping families not only protect their wealth, but define its purpose. 

“We’re excited to expand our private client services with the addition of Harvard, Lisa, and Heidi,” said Kevin Fleming, BB&D’s Managing Member. “They bring a sophisticated, hands-on approach to legacy planning that complements our existing strengths and helps us better serve clients navigating the complexities of wealth and family.” 

Muhm and Adams are nationally recognized for their technical skill and deeply personalized service. Together with Ottsen, they offer a rare blend of tax expertise and practical experience managing the many dimensions of wealth—family businesses, charitable vehicles, private investments, real estate holdings, and cross-generational family dynamics. 

“Our role is to help clients understand what their wealth is really for—and to build structures that support those goals across time,” said Harvard Muhm. “At BB&D, we’re able to integrate those services with a broader platform that includes corporate, litigation, and regulatory expertise, giving our clients a truly full-service solution.” 

Lisa M. Adams added, “For families with real complexity—businesses, foundations, trusts, and sensitive family dynamics—BB&D provides the depth of a major firm with the agility and care of a boutique. It’s the best of both worlds, and we’re proud to be here.”