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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Michigan


Dickinson Wright PLLC

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Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

With more than a century of experience, Dickinson Wright's banking and finance attorneys understand the industry’s needs and provide practical and cost-effective solutions to all sectors of the financial services industry. With offices located throughout the United States and in Toronto, Canada, as well as affiliations in local firms in China, India, Japan, and South Korea, we serve lenders wherever they or their borrowers are located, and we are particularly well-positioned to advise our clients on cross-border financings. Our banking and finance team provides comprehensive services to many types of lenders in many areas, including acquisitions of financial institutions, alternative energy, asset-based lending, automotive lending, bankruptcy & restructuring, capital markets transactions, collections, commercial lending, debtor-in-possession financing, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) loans, financial institution litigation, lender-liability defense, healthcare financing transactions, insurance finance, leasing, lender finance, leveraged lending, mergers & acquisitions, multi-national & cross-border transactions, private equity, project & specialized collateral, real estate finance, recapitalizations, regulatory compliance, securities, shareholder relations, structured finance, subscription lines/capital call facilities, swaps & other derivatives, syndicated lending, synthetic-financing transactions, tax-advantaged financing, treasury management, trusts, and workouts.

Industries (8)

  • Automotive
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail

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Banking & Finance - Michigan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Dickinson Wright has an excellent track record assisting major financial institutions with sophisticated banking and finance transactions. It is noted for work in bond transactions and tax exempt financing.

Strengths

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  • Dickinson Wright does a great job helping us understand the business implications and risks. They are also very practical and do not get caught up in legal theory, focusing on the reality of the true issue.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright is extraordinarily efficient. The firm is efficient with time and effort and demonstrates good communication across the team.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright is the best law firm in town.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright strikes a strong balance between protecting us and getting the deal done.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright has solid market and deal knowledge. They protect the client while finding a solution that meets the needs of all parties.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsWilliam P Shield, Jr
    Star IndividualsWilliam P Shield, Jr

    William P Shield, Jr

    William Shield advises on the full gamut of commercial lending, with a noteworthy specialty in acquisition and joint venture financing.
    • He is an excellent partner with deep knowledge, responsiveness and business acumen.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Bill is very responsive, pleasant to work with and can explain legal issues in layman's language.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • I truly value the relationship with Bill. He is well balanced and well known internally, which helps to drive deal execution. Outside of specific transactions, he is always willing to assist with one-off questions.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Bill is the best. He is very thoughtful and efficient, covering all things from routine to highly complex.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • William Shield is an all-time great lawyer; my first choice.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 2Colleen M Shevnock
    Band 2Colleen M Shevnock

    Colleen M Shevnock

    Colleen Shevnock is a highly respected practitioner noted for her expertise in the banking sector. She focuses her practice on acquisition financing, negotiation and documentation of loan transactions and credit facility agreements.
    • Colleen is service-oriented and easy to work with. She is a value-add.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Colleen has a very good understanding of the industry and of our legal requirements. She's a great resource.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Colleen Shevnock is an excellent partner.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Craig Hammond
    Band 3Craig Hammond

    Craig Hammond

    Craig Hammond is a respected attorney in the Michigan legal market. He frequently advises banks on purchase agreements, commercial lending and loan transactions.
    • Craig Hammond is a great lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • It was a pleasure to work with Craig. He is very professional, very good.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Rachel Wolock
    Band 3Rachel Wolock

    Rachel Wolock

    Rachel Wolock is highly regarded for her work on financing, loan workouts and banking documentation.
    • Rachel is very good; she knows what she is doing.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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