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Southfield, Michigan, United States

Attorney, Real Estate and Real Estate Finance

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Attorney, Real Estate and Real Estate Finance

Southfield, Michigan

Attorney, Real Estate

Troy, Michigan

• Counseled financial institutions and other commercial lenders regarding middle market, real estate, syndicated, and equipment lease finance transactions with loan amounts up to $150,000,000
• Drafted loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, security agreements, assignments of leases and rents, guaranties, environmental indemnity agreements, subordination agreements, and real estate leases
• Reviewed title matters and surveys in connection with real estate finance transactions
• Reviewed real estate leases, opinion letters, closing certificates, resolutions and governance documents
• Drafted property restoration service contracts in connection with representation of a distinguished national company

Southfield, Michigan

• Counseled clients relating to asset and stock sales and acquisitions, corporate transactions, governance and formation, commercial real estate transactions, commercial loans, skilled nursing care facilities, and.
• Drafted purchase agreements, documents relating to asset and stock sales and acquisitions and corporate transactions, governance and formation, loan agreements, mortgages, promissory notes and ancillary loan documents.
• Researched legal issues relating to corporate and commercial transactions, corporate compliance, governance and formation, commercial real estate, taxes, and Chapter 7 and 11 corporate debtors and creditors

Detroit, Michigan

• Prepared research reports and drafted proposed opinions for all Michigan Court of Appeals judges that contained a comprehensive recitation of the facts, statement of issues, summary of parties’ arguments, thorough.
• Researched legal issues for appeals of summary disposition in no-fault insurance and premise liability actions, termination of parental rights, custody disputes, search and seizure, jury instructions, sentencing, and.
• Reviewed appellate and lower court briefs, pleadings, motions, and transcripts

Detroit, Michigan

• Prepared opinions and confidential intra-court memoranda for appeals involving the Seller Disclosure Act, contracts, property division, no-fault insurance, and criminal issues
• Reviewed appellate briefs, prehearing division research reports, and lower court files to recommend the proper disposition of each appeal for case call

Southfield, Michigan

• Conducted client interviews and assisted in the initial stage of strategy formation
• Drafted complaints, briefs, and summary disposition motions relating to automobile negligence and premises liability

Chicago, Illinois

• Represented and counseled clients, including a for-profit construction company and not-for-profit organizations
• Drafted and filed articles of incorporation, amendments, corporate bylaws, and tax documentswith the State of Illinois and Internal Revenue Service

Chicago, Illinois

• Drafted agreements and researched legal issues relating to commercial transactions, real estate, corporate compliance, and The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Chicago, Illinois

• Researched ethical issues and prepared briefs and intra-office memos regarding attorney misconduct
• Recommended attorney sanctions to supervising attorneys
• Observed Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission attorneys during hearings, pre-trial motions and depositions

Plymouth, Michigan

• Provided recommendations for the disposition of of various motions
• Performed in-depth legal research on civil and criminal matters

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

B.A., Business Administration-Prelaw