About

Provided by Bodman PLC

Knowledge is power. In the banking and financial services industries, knowledge separates those who falter from those who prosper. Bodman is an unparalleled source of knowledge and experience in Michigan’s complex and competitive market.

Our group’s Members have extensive experience counseling banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and a variety of non-depository financial institutions. As Michigan’s premier banking law firm according to Chambers USA, we have formed enduring partnerships with the area’s financial leaders.

We represent financial institutions in every aspect of the credit cycle and in all aspects of their business. As one of Michigan’s largest and most successful law firms, we can leverage our experience and resources to offer financial institutions advice across many practice areas.

With access to the firm’s substantial intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, tax, environmental, and real estate practices, our banking lawyers can offer financial institutions legal advice and solutions that are both sophisticated and practical.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Michigan

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What the Team is Known For

Bodman has a prominent banking and finance group characterized by significant transactional, lending and regulatory experience. The firm is particularly adept at advising regional and national banks and credit unions involved in the financing of construction and healthcare projects.

Work Highlights

  • Bodman represented Bank of America in connection with a $16.7 million bilateral refinancing of fourteen different childcare learning centres across the United States.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
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Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
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Senior Statespeople

Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey is a well-regarded attorney noted for her work in bond transactions and tax exempt financing. She assists banks in loan documentation on transactions relating to the construction and assisted living sectors.

Kathleen is very experienced and has a great bedside manner with clients.

Larry R Shulman
Larry R Shulman
Star Individuals
Larry Shulman is one of the most accomplished figures in the field of banking and finance. He maintains a wealth of experience in financing, major transactions and lending. He is sought after by major banks for his in-depth knowledge and expertise.

Larry Shulman is simply one of the best business attorneys in the country. He is the one person look to for leadership as to what needs to get done for a deal to happen.

Larry Shulman is the gold standard for attorneys.

He has great market credibility, makes complex issues simple to understand, is extremely thorough and offers great guidance for bankers and customers.

Joseph J Kochanek
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Joseph J Kochanek
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Joseph Kochanek is a highly respected practitioner in the Michigan legal market. He regularly acts for banks and financial institutions in syndicated credit facility agreements and large loan transactions, and his experience encompasses secured and unsecured lending.

Joseph is highly recognized. He's very good.

Joseph Kochanek is simply exceptional at everything he does. He has a level of understanding of our business and operations that has been a key differentiator in our ability to win clients.

Adam Norlander
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Adam Norlander
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Band 2

Adam Norlander is noted for his work with financial institutions in syndicated credit facility agreements and loan transactions.

Adam Norlander is an outstanding attorney. He is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive.

Adam consistently provides top-notch service no matter the complexity or timing.

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Brian Foley
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Band 3

Brian Foley has extensive experience advising financial institutions on real estate transactions, such as mortgage financings.

Brian is level-headed, calm and great at coming up with creative solutions that all parties involved can live with. He makes me feel as if I am his one and only client because of his quickness and responsiveness.

David Bosman
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David Bosman
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Band 3

David Bosman advises financial institutions on complex financial transactions, including refinancing, debt facilities and mortgage restructurings.

David provides unparalleled support and expertise.

David is great with clients and most importantly is a wonderful attorney. He has a ton of knowledge.

My team really likes working with David.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bodman PLC

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Michigan

Banking & Finance

Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
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Kathleen O'Callaghan Hickey
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Senior Statespeople
Larry R Shulman
Larry R Shulman
Star Individuals
Joseph J Kochanek
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Joseph J Kochanek
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Band 1
Adam Norlander
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Adam Norlander
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Band 2
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Brian Foley
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Band 3
David Bosman
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David Bosman
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Band 3