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Edward C Dawda

Edward C Dawda

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Dawda PLC

Practice Areas

Real Estate, Shopping Center Law; Advisor to clients in retail, commercial and industrial development projects; counsel to several of the country's largest retailers and developers on all facets of shopping center and land development; serves as counsel to borrowers in securing long term multi-million dollar construction, permanent, term and revolving loans. Transactions.

Career

Founding and a managing member of firm 1995 to present; Mr. Dawda's honors include "Best Lawyers in America" Lawyer of the Year 2011, Real Estate Law-Detroit Area; "Best Lawyers in America" since 2004; "America's Leading Lawyers for Business-2010"; "Michigan Top 100 Super Lawyer" since 2007; "Michigan Super Lawyer-Corporate Counsel" 2009; "Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit" since 2010 by DBusiness Magazine; Midwest Real Estate News Hall of Fame-2012.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Michigan - Business & Real Property Law Sections; Oakland County Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; American Bar Association - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law, Business Law Sections; Michigan State Bar Foundation; Oakland County Bar Foundation; International Council of Shopping Centers 1986-Present.

Personal

JD, cum laude, Michigan State University College of Law, 1977; BA, with high honors, Michigan State University, 1974.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate - Michigan

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • 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.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Edward Dawda is the best there is and a strong leader.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ed Dawda is an excellent lawyer. Outstanding.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Dawda PLC (1)

Michigan

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