James J. "Jim" Rabaut
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- Giovani Ragagni
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- Representation of a Michigan company in acquisition and development projects for manufacturing and warehouses.
- Representation of a public university in the acquisition and development of real estate for a new business school center.
- Representation of a developer in the assembling and developing of real estate for a large medical office and retail complex.
- Representation of a large religious organization on all real estate matters, including all construction documentation, all acquisitions and dispositions of real estate and the development of a large office and retail complex.
- Representation of a developer of a seven-tier parking structure with respect to the acquisition of project property, construction documentation, con
- Representation of a Michigan company in acquisition and development projects for manufacturing and warehouses.
- Representation of a public university in the acquisition and development of real estate for a new business school center.
- Representation of a developer in the assembling and developing of real estate for a large medical office and retail complex.
- Representation of a large religious organization on all real estate matters, including all construction documentation, all acquisitions and dispositions of real estate and the development of a large office and retail complex.
- Representation of a developer of a seven-tier parking structure with respect to the acquisition of project property, construction documentation, construction issues, financing and zoning issues.
- All acquisition, development, construction documentation, financing and lease work associated with a major retail development project.
- Representation of a major regional retail entity in store leasing and licensing agreements, bank and ATM licenses and subleases.
- Representation of a major Grand Rapids real estate developer in acquisition, zoning and leasing activity.
- Creation of a complex business condominium with multiple owners in a single existing building.
- All legal work associated with the creation of a private burial ground in Michigan.
- Detailed review and analysis of all real estate holdings of several bank holding companies associated with acquisition by a client bank.
- Negotiation of complex easement transaction with municipality involving joint use of adjacent facilities.
- Negotiation of sophisticated development agreement with municipality for a complex mixed-use project.
- Preparation and negotiation of a complicated lease agreement between a professional hockey team and a separately-owned municipal arena authority.
- Representation of a developer in the acquisition and development of properties used for a golf course and associated residential project.
- Representation of a major Michigan telecommunications provider in its acquisition, financing and leasing activity.
- Presenter: Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors; “Land Division Act” (2014)
- Presenter: Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section; “Land Division Act” (2014)
- ICLE Presentations
- Title To Michigan Real Property
- Handling the Residential Real Estate Closing
- Anticipating and Avoiding Closing Problems
- Presenter: “Michigan Construction Liens: Laws and Documentation” (2009)
- Synergy Conference (2006, 2007, 2008)
- Lecturer: PES-Michigan T
- Presenter: Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors; “Land Division Act” (2014)
- Presenter: Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section; “Land Division Act” (2014)
- ICLE Presentations
- Title To Michigan Real Property
- Handling the Residential Real Estate Closing
- Anticipating and Avoiding Closing Problems
- Presenter: “Michigan Construction Liens: Laws and Documentation” (2009)
- Synergy Conference (2006, 2007, 2008)
- Lecturer: PES-Michigan Title Insurance (1995)
- 51 Warner Attorneys Rated 2021 Top Lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine
- Michigan State Bar Recognizes Warner for Pro Bono Contributions
- 105 Warner Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America©
- Issues to Consider When Starting a Construction Project, Grand Rapids Business Journal, 8/2/2013
- “Lien Law Gives Brokers Ability to Collect Earned Commissions,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/7/2011
- “Division and Redivision: New Options Under the Land Division Act,” MiBiz, 2007
- “Please Sign on the Dotted Line,” Michigan’s New Notary Act, 2004
- “Top Court Clarifies Land Divisi
- Issues to Consider When Starting a Construction Project, Grand Rapids Business Journal, 8/2/2013
- “Lien Law Gives Brokers Ability to Collect Earned Commissions,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/7/2011
- “Division and Redivision: New Options Under the Land Division Act,” MiBiz, 2007
- “Please Sign on the Dotted Line,” Michigan’s New Notary Act, 2004
- “Top Court Clarifies Land Division Issue,” The Commercial Real Estate Quarterly, 2004
- “How to Keep a Roof Over Your Head Without Losing Your Shirt,” Next Course, 2003
- “Real Property Reassessment–Know the Rules,” The Commercial Real Estate Quarterly, 2002
- Real Estate Alert, Grand Rapids Bar Association, 1999
- “Annual Survey of Michigan Real Estate Law,” Wayne State Law Review (co-author with John G. Cameron, Jr.), Winter 1994
