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Michael A. Lesha is a former leader of the Real Estate Practice Group and counsels clients on commercial and retail development, design and construction law, governmental inducements (including tax abatements), leasing, mortgage lending, off-balance-sheet financing and loan workouts. He represents real estate developers, general contractors, a wide variety of lending institutions, and owners and operators of real estate projects in industries as diverse as health care, automotive manufacturing and supply, warehousing, retailing, gaming, sports and entertainment.

Mr. Lesha also has significant experience with the acquisition, financing and operation of professional sports franchises and related entertainment facilities, including matters pertaining to league relations; personnel contracts; concession, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements; and securing governmental inducements.

Bar Admissions

Michigan, 1986

Education

• with distinction

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association (Forum on the Construction Industry and Real Property; Probate and Trust Law Section)
• State Bar of Michigan (Real Property Law Section)