Dickinson Wright PLLC is praised by clients for its ‘intelligent, well-written, and well-spoken’ real estate attorneys, who frequently represent aviation authorities, public sector entities, energy companies, and domestic banks. In Michigan, Michael Lusardi excels in transactional and development mandates and is known to be’ knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive’. He leads the team alongside Ohio-based Jeremy Schirra, who boasts significant expertise in the hospitality sector. In Troy, Michigan, Monica Labe demonstrates strong capabilities in both residential and commercial property sales. The team, which deals with ’all aspects of CRE finance’ is bolstered by the work of John Cameron Jr in Grand Rapids. Cameron Jr is noted for his capabilities in construction mandates and community redevelopment projects. Alongside him, Ryan Mitchell has a broad specialism in renewable energy-focused transactions. His experience covers the full spectrum of alternative energy projects, from debt financing and permitting to development and disposition. In Nashville, Colin Ferguson is a key attorney of note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michael Lusardi is very personable. He shows care and concern with all my legal matters, even with issues not involving his field.’
- ‘Experienced partners. They understand all aspects of CRE finance and provide strong guidance during negotiations.’
- ‘My contact attorney is Michael Lusardi. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive. I am also pleased with the different areas of law that are practiced at this law firm.’
- ‘Monica Labe manages our accounts with perfection. Her experience means she can take over anything, even at the last minute, and drive it home with perfection. It goes without saying what we think of her when we trust her with all of our internal corporate contracts.
- ‘Michael Lusardi and his team are outstandingly knowledgeable, experienced, and polite, and get on with the job at hand with no delay.’
Key clients
- AR Global/ National Healthcare Properties, Inc.
- Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Work highlights
Represented Columbus Regional Airport Authority in numerous real estate and development transactions, ranging from public-private partnerships, aviation ground leases, and acquisition and disposition of real estate.
Served as lead counsel to real estate investment trust (REIT) National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (formerly Healthcare Trust, Inc.) and its real estate asset manager AR Global in connection with its acquisitions and dispositions of medical office buildings nationwide.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michael J. Lusardi; Jeremy J. Schirra
Other key lawyers
Monica Labe; John Cameron Jr; Ryan Mitchell