North America - United States • Real estate
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Midwest firm Dickinson Wright PLLC is praised for its ‘seamless blend between the different aspects of real estate transactions’, representing clients in a number of matters over the US, and is especially noted for its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s multifamily and mortgage loans. In Troy, Katheryne Zelenock and Michael Lusardi jointly lead the practice, with Zelenock focusing on commercial and multifamily mortgage loans for lenders. Key team member Leslee Lewis advises on construction loans and has expertise in clean energy related projects from Grand Rapids.
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Testimonials
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‘The seamless blend between the different aspects of real estate transactions is an incredible value that Dickinson Wright brings to the table. It is uncanny how it is able to bring the right expert attorney to the table at the right time to many times head-off and other times respond effectively on behalf of their clients to each twist and turn along the way. People are the firm's strength!’
‘Leslee Lewis heads up all aspects of the real estate side for us. Leslee is engaged, committed, and well-respected both within my organization as well as amongst those whom sit across the table in our real estate transactions. She has not only broad knowledge of real estate but also the nuances of real estate finance. Leslee has many redeeming qualities; however, her integrity ranks above all others.'
Key clients
- Greystone Servicing Company/Arbor Agency Lending/Pinnacle Bank
- Pathward, National Association
- Marker Development LLC
- Huntington National Bank
Work highlights
- Represented Pathward, National Association, as administrative agent, collateral agent and as a lender in a complex construction loan of approximately $100 million.
- Representing Marker Development’s subsidiary in an opportunity zone funded ground-up development with approximately $22 million of equity and $60 million of construction debt structured as a statutory ground/capital leaseback with a local finance authority under Ohio law.
- Represented Huntington National Bank as lender in a construction loan for the building of a 288-unit multi-family project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katheryne Zelenock, Michael Lusardi