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Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Miller Canfield is at its core a commercial finance firm. On any given day, approximately 80 of our professionals render services for clients in commercial and asset-based loan transactions, real estate finance and public finance transactions, insolvencies, restructurings, workouts, foreclosures and bankruptcies. We represent approximately 40 financial institutions and originators, master and special servicers, and many investment banks. 

Traditional Banking: Key clients include Comerica Bank, Wells Fargo, Fifth Third, JPMorgan Chase.

Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF): Clients include Wells Fargo; Associated Bank; Chemical Bank; Develop Michigan Real Estate Fund. Industry sector expertise includes Banks, Construction, Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate, Retail.

Workout+Foreclosure (WFG): Clients include CWCapital Asset Management, Torchlight Loan Services, Bank of America, Fifth Third and Colony Capital. Industry expertise includes Banks, Construction, Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate, Retail and Travel & Leisure.

Public Finance: Clients include City of Detroit, State of Michigan, University of Michigan, Wayne County Airport Authority, Michigan Finance Authority and numerous cities, townships & counties. Industry sector expertise includes Education, Healthcare, Government, Transportation, Utilities.

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What the Team is Known For

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is a key player in the financing sphere attracting an enviable list of well known financial services clients, in addition to acting for several municipalities and the State of Michigan. It provides expert advice on bond, ESOP and public financing matters, particularly those relating to the running of local government authorities. The team offers further expertise in asset-based lending.

Work Highlights

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

  • Miller Canfield represented Comerica Bank's National Dealer Services department as the agent in an approximately $390 million financing for a large auto dealership group. 

Strengths

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"Their ability to handle very complex legal structures and negotiations was key to our success."

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"The attorneys assigned to our matters demonstrated tremendous depth and knowledge of the issues involved. Their support team also exhibited a strong foundation in the issues, contributing to successful case management."

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"The team is very responsive and takes initiative to move transactions forward."

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Notable Practitioners

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Trent Taylor
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Trent Taylor
Head of Banking & Finance
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Trent Taylor is well known for his representation of financial institutions in syndicated loans and asset finance transactions.

"Trent is always looking out for the best interest of his client and provides a level of detail to his communication that provides you options and risks."

"Trent has deep expertise in banking and commercial law. He is highly dependable and has excellent turnaround."

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Shawn Hopper
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Shawn Hopper
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Shawn Hopper is coleader of the financial services group at Miller Canfield. He has key experience in a wide range of banking and finance transactions, include secured loans, acquisition financing and credit facilities.

"Shawn is incredibly strong - he is supportive, practical, reasonable, experienced and knowledgable."

"His deep legal expertise and strategic acumen contribute to effective problem-solving, ensuring our transactions are executed with precision and efficiency."

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Trent Taylor
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Shawn Hopper
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Shawn Hopper
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Members

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Danielle Anderson

Joseph Huntzicker

Head of Department

Marc Swanson

Michael Moore

Patrick McGow

Shawn Hopper

Head of Department

Steven Roach

Thomas Colis

Trent Taylor

Trent Taylor

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Associated Bank

Bank of America

CWCapital Asset Management

Chemical Bank

City of Detroit

Comerica Bank

Consumers Credit Union

Develop Michigan Real Estate Fund

Fifth Third Bank

Flagstar Bank

JP Morgan Chase Bank

Michigan Finance Authority

National Bank

State of Michigan

Torchlight Loan Services

University of Michigan

Wayne County Airport Authority

Wells Fargo

Wintrust Bank

Industries

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Automotive

Banking

Construction

Energy

Financial Services

Public and Municipal Finance

Real Estate Finance

Utilities