Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Real Estate

Michigan

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Brian Holt

USA

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Career

Brian Holt has an extensive background in complex commercial real estate, construction and property development transactions. From office construction to retail and industrial projects, from land acquisition to condominium development, Brian knows all the ropes in the real estate industry. He also expertly handles all areas related to real estate financing, including securitized loans, as well as commercial leasing, including complex sale-leaseback and build-to-suit transactions.

Brian's practice area also encompasses the negotiation of construction, architectural, design/build contracts and subcontracts on behalf of owners, contractors and design professionals. He counsels his clients on construction risk issues and plans for dispute resolution.

Brian helps his clients manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously. He assists clients as they concurrently pursue the acquisition of real property or assets, the lease of small office space or more than 100,000-square-foot industrial facilities, as well as multifaceted design and construction projects. Brian's dedication, efficiency and organization ensure that each of his clients' numerous projects is expertly handled.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate, & Trust Law Section

State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section, Co-Chair, Summer Conference, 2016–2017

State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section, Co-Chair, Construction Law Committee, 2008–2016

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter, 2012 Leadership Class

Leadership Oakland XVI, Graduate, Class of 2006

Education

University of Notre Dame Law School

J.D.

Hamilton College

B.A.

Awards

Recommended in Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Law

Leading Lawyers

2025

Best Lawyers in America - Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers

2025

Real Estate

Michigan Super Lawyers

2025

Top Lawyers - Real Estate Law & Litigation

DBusiness Magazine

2025

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate - Michigan

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Brian Holt excels in the representation of a wide range of clients in large-scale development projects, as well as financings and other transactions. He leads the real estate group at Miller Canfield.

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