Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Michigan
Band 1
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Provided by Honigman LLP
Honigman is a leading law firm serving local and national real estate clients with respect to real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and internationally. Ranked Band 1 in Michigan by Chambers USA since 2003, our real estate practice is known for our value, sophistication, responsiveness, and unparalleled advice, as well as our legal and business acumen and industry relationships. Since 1948, we have been at the forefront of real estate handling high-profile transactions and helping to shape and develop all sectors and asset classes. We have helped to transform skylines, communities, and economies locally and nationally.
Our Real Estate attorneys handle the full spectrum of real estate matters. We negotiate development agreements and approvals, construction documents, financing arrangements, purchase and sale agreements, and leases for hundreds of millions of square feet of commercial real estate. Our experience includes development, acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of some of the country’s most vibrant downtown projects, most luxurious shopping centers, and most successful hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, we represent numerous clients in connection with office, industrial, manufactured and multifamily home, and self-storage projects across the U.S.
Chambers Review
Honigman has a stellar regional real estate practice, known for the depth of its expertise across the full spectrum of real estate matters, including complex development financings for commercial and residential properties. The firm acts for clients in the environmental, hospitality, retail and affordable housing sectors, among others, and is adept at representing property owners. Its team includes highly experienced attorneys in property-related environmental issues and REITs. The group's expertise is spread across its offices in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Work Highlights
- Honigman advised Pebblebrook Hotel Trust in connection with the $140 million refinancing of the Margaritaville Hotel in Hollywood, Florida from Wells Fargo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a breadth of knowledge, client base and experience to add strong insight and value to commercial transactions."
"They treat all of their clients like they are the only one: matters are addressed in a very timely fashion."
"The attorneys at Honigman are responsive and provide advice to the business in a way that considers its relationship with risk."
"They have a breadth of knowledge, client base and experience to add strong insight and value to commercial transactions."
"They treat all of their clients like they are the only one: matters are addressed in a very timely fashion."
"The attorneys at Honigman are responsive and provide advice to the business in a way that considers its relationship with risk."
Notable Practitioners
Lowell Salesin, the practice cohead, is commended for his depth of experience, which includes representing REITs and major developers in a broad spectrum of acquisitions and financings.
"We are always grateful not only for his judgment, but also his ability to strategize and focus on achieving successful outcomes for us."
Adam Rothstein regularly advises retail and hospitality clients on the real estate aspects of their business. He is also well versed in assisting REITs with various acquisitions and financings. He cochairs the real estate department at the firm.
"Adam has been an invaluable partner; his dedication to our firm and our goals is tremendous."
"Adam is one of the most sophisticated real estate lawyers that I have ever worked with. I consider him part of my team."
Karen Pifer has a national practice and is a trusted adviser to clients in various types of real estate transactions. Her experience includes the acquisition, development, financing and leasing of shopping centers, hotels and industrial buildings, among other real estate projects.
"Karen is exceptionally knowledgable and is able to cut to the chase quickly and efficiently."
"Karen is an excellent attorney in every respect."
Ranked Lawyers at
Honigman LLP
Michigan