PROMINENT ASSIGNMENTS Assisted Fortune 150 company obtain zoning approvals, tax incentives, and ordinance compliance for development of new world headquarters. Assisted major manufacturing company with federal regulatory compliance for new product development. Assisted in successful defense of land development company in Michigan Supreme Court litigation. Counsel to companies in employment matters. Assisted medical company in acquiring a rehabilitation facility. Provided real estate and contractual due diligence for a significant wind farm development. Successfully represented various clients in landlord-tenant disputes and eviction proceedings. Conducted civil liability analysis for major hotel chain. Defended physician group against gender discrimination claim. Negotiated favorable settlements and enforced judgments in various commercial disputes. Served as lead litigation counsel for a commercial lending institution in hotel foreclosure and receivership litigation. Represented local florist in business interruption and leasehold dispute litigation. Counsel to general contractor in construction lien litigation. Successfully obtained payment of water lien from the seller in a residential property sale scam for a pro bono client. Counsel to municipality in complex construction project. Served as assistant city attorney for local municipalities. Represented national property management company in litigation involving business torts and theft of confidential information.