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Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Development and Transactions

Any real estate matter has the potential of being complicated by disputes and legal mistakes. It is the job of an experienced real estate lawyer to make sure your real estate deal goes smoothly.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Modern commercial and residential real estate development and transactions require a keen understanding of the changing face of real estate, and the ability to find creative solutions that maximize the success of clients. At Willis & Willis, our lawyers practice in the area of commercial and residential real estate transactions, and related real estate litigation. Contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss your real estate concern.

As local attorneys, we know the important issues facing the local real estate market. From lake front property developments to condominium conversions/developments, we know what is important to local property owners. Our firm represents both large corporations and private residential homeowners in transactions and litigation related to:

  • Commercial and residential purchases and sales
  • Like-kind/1031 exchanges, and reverse exchanges
  • Marketability of title and closing issues
  • Commercial leasing
  • Planning, zoning, and environmental issues
  • Commercial, retail, mixed-use and residential condo and hotel/condo developments
  • Platting
  • Brokerage and property management
  • Foreclosure, mortgages, and bankruptcy issues
  • Planned Unit Development (PUD) planning
  • Tenancy in common (TIC) structuring
  • Critical dune issues
  • Lake Michigan and inland lake residential
  • Riparian rights issues
  • Property line disputes
  • Option and right of first refusal agreements
  • Architectural and design build agreements
  • Environmental compliance
  • Tax grants and tax exempt/advantaged development
  • Real estate acquisition and construction lending

We represent developers, buyers and sellers of commercial and residential property in Michigan, Indiana and Florida. We will provide you with the comprehensive legal counsel no matter the size and complexity of your real estate transaction.

At Willis & Willis, we believe in taking the time to determine our clients' objectives, creating solutions to meet those goals, providing stellar legal work, and maximizing our clients' financial successes. To speak to an experienced attorney about your real estate concern, contact our firm to schedule an appointment. We have experience representing clients from California to Canada.


Kalamazoo Office
491 W South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Paw Paw Office
203 South Niles
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Phone 269.492.1040
Fax 269.492.1042
Toll Free 1.800.610.6938
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At Willis & Willis, PLC, we represent businesses and individuals throughout Southwest Michigan and the Lakeshore area, including clients in Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, Hastings, Saint Joseph, Portage, Three Rivers, Paw Paw, Marshall, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Niles, South Haven, New Buffalo, Plainwell, Saugatuck, Decatur, Cassopolis, Fulton, Schoolcraft, Mendon, Michiana, Conway, Agnew, Grand Beach, Wequetonsing, Ferrysburg, Union Pier, Good Hart, Muskegon Heights, Bliss, Muskegon, Harbert, Carp Lake, Whitehall, Mackinac Island, Bridgman, Berrien Springs, Stevensvile, Dowgiac, Marcellus, Scottsdale, Shoreham, Vicksburg, Watervliet, Lawton, Mattawan, Gobles, Lawrence, Decatur, Riverside, Coloma, Hartford, Lawrence, Covert, Bangor, Glen, Allegan, Ganges, Douglas, Wayland, Holland, Graafschap, Macatawa, Ottawa Beach, Zeeland, Three Oaks, Harbor Springs, Grand Haven, Stutsmanville, Norton Shores, Buchanan, Cross Village, Roosevelt Park, Lakeside, Levering, North Muskegon, Sawyer, Mackinac City, Montague, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Parkdale, Pierport, Arcadia, Elberta, Frankfort, Empire, Glen Haven, Glen Arbor, Lake Leelanau, Omena, Northpoint, Peshawbestown, Suttons Bay, Bingham, Fouch, Traverse City, Old Mission, Mapleton, Acme, Bates, Elk Rapids, Kewadin, Clam River, Torch Lake, Eastport, Atwood, Norwood, Charlevoix, Bay Shore, Bay Harbor, Petoskey, and Bay View, and the counties of Kalamazoo, Cass, Barry, Calhoun, Van Buren, Allegan, and Berrien.

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