With more than 30 years experience in real estate law, Michael H. Rhodes specializes in acquisitions and development for commercial and multi-family residential property,  financing (both private lender and government regulated), divestitures and related tax issues, including representation of clients in various IRS Code Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges, structuring reverse exchanges, tenants in common arrangements and other custom structures, and representation of exchange accommodators. Representation of developers and lessors of build to suit projects for various national retailers. Experience in drafting and amending commercial and residential condominium documents including site condominiums and advising clients on a wide range of condominium and cooperative issues.

He also has expertise in corporate law, natural resources law, twenty-five years experience in oil, gas and energy law including contract and agreement negotiation and drafting, transactional matters, primarily involving purchase and sale agreement drafting and negotiation, financing, and real estate title matters. Recent representation of the developer of a wind energy project in Minden, MI (2005-2006).

Representation of various healthcare providers on various health care law issues including structuring professional corporations and professional limited liability companies, compliance with “Stark” laws and regulations and other applicable state and federal laws, including HIPAA compliance.

Assisted in the creation of a private water authority, the negotiation and acquisition of a franchise for the private water authority, and assisted in negotiations with a municipal regional water authority. Advised municipalities with respect to formation and operation of Downtown Development Authorities, and Local Development Financing Authorities involving various real estate issues including the formation, expansion and development of industrial parks.

Mr. Rhodes is a frequent speaker at industry seminars for various business, real estate and oil and gas organizations.

Active in the mid-Michigan community, Mr. Rhodes is a board member of Habitat for Humanity and serves on the WKAR Community Advisory Board.  Mr. Rhodes earned his law degree at Detroit College of Law and managed a real estate title insurance office before joining the Loomis Law Firm in 1982. 

Practice Areas

• Real Estate Law
• Business and Corporate Law
• Municipal & Governmental Law
• Oil, Gas, & Natural Resources Law
• Health Care Law
• Sports & Entertainment Law
• Tax Law

Professional Memberships

• Member, American Bar Association
  
  
  • Business Law Section
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Taxation Section Member
    
    
• Member, American and Michigan Association of Professional Landmen
• Member, Michigan Oil & Gas Association: Legal Committee

Recognition And Public Service

• Second Vice President, Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity (2004-Present)
• Member, WKAR (Public Broadcasting) Community Advisory Board (2006-Present)
• Member, Lansing Downtown Rotary (2003-Present)

Education

• Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1978
• Eastern Michigan University, B.A., 1972