About

Provided by Dawda PLC

Dawda PLC works with retailers, developers, owners, property managers and investors for some of the world’s largest retail companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, financial institutions, hospital groups, Real Estate Investment Trusts, automotive manufacturers and dealerships and mid-size and emerging businesses on all types of real estate transactions. Our commercial real estate experience exceeds that of most law firms, and Dawda has one of the largest residential development practices in the Midwest.

We have the expertise to handle all legal matters related to complex commercial real estate from inception to conclusion, including:

  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Lease agreements
  • Financing issues
  • Shopping center documentation
  • Development (commercial and residential)
  • Construction contract issues and litigation
  • Contract negotiations
  • Tax planning
  • Debt restructuring
  • Environmental land work
  • Environmental remediation
  • Foreclosures
  • Project finance, including mortgages, sale-leasebacks, like-kind exchange and non-traditional financing sources
  • Due diligence
  • Local zoning issues
  • Land contracts

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Michigan

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dawda has a well-regarded real estate team acting for an array of startup and Fortune 500 companies, as well as REITs. In particular, it advises clients in the retail and healthcare industries. The law firm is known for handling large and complex residential projects and industrial redevelopments as well as purchase and sale agreements, leasing and zoning matters. It is experienced in advising developers on shopping center, hotel and casino transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward C Dawda
1
Edward C Dawda
Head of Real Estate
1
Band 1
Edward Dawda is widely viewed as one of Michigan's leading real estate lawyers. He has a wide base of knowledge spanning acquisitions, financing and lease work.

Ed Dawda is the best attorney I have ever worked with. He explains topics thoroughly, follows up timely, keeps tasks on budget and always asks if there is more his firm can do to deliver at a higher level.

Mr. Dawda is an expert in his field. He is a great communicator who understands his role and responsibilities for negotiating and completing a transaction.

Edward Dawda is the best there is and a strong leader.

Ed Dawda is an excellent lawyer. Outstanding.

Ed has seemingly tireless work ethic, immaculate ethics, a vast depth of knowledge and a drive to best represent the client's needs. He runs the firm as an extension of his family.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dawda PLC

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Edward C Dawda
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Edward C Dawda
Head of Real Estate
1
Band 1

Members

Provided by Dawda PLC

Alfredo Casab

Andrew Porter

Brian Considine

Christopher Martella

Dana Kreis Glencer

Daniel Halprin

Donald Bachand

Edward C Dawda

Edward C Dawda

Head of Department

Elle Madsen Ritsema

Eric Ladasz

Erin Bowen Welch

Frances Belzer Wilson

Glenn Ross

James Vlasic

Jeffrey Moss

John Mucha III

Joseph Judge

Katie Ringler

Kristen Baiardi

Kylie Bergmann

Marc Salach

Neil Silver

Paul Bringer

Randal Cole

Richard Schloss

Richard Selik

Robert Wright III

Susan Kowal

Susan Sadler

Thomas August

Todd Schafer

Tyler Tennent

Wayne Segal

Industries

Provided by Dawda PLC

Automotive Dealership

Automotive Suppliers

Banking & Finance

Construction

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Healthcare

Oil, Gas & Energy

Retail & Shopping Centers

Telecommunications