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Closing the deal. Michelle prepared documents for and closed the sale of two shopping centers, netting over $30 million for the seller…She also represented the purchaser of a major regional shopping center, including performing due diligence and subsequent contract and lease negotiations with major national tenants.

Helping lenders thrive. Michelle has served as counsel for several lenders with billion dollar portfolios in making loans as well as workouts of troubled loans.

“I’m a good listener and offer my clients a candid analysis of their situation. I’m approachable and don’t fall prey to the mentality that fails to see that the emperor has no clothes…I always ask the next question and don’t assume someone else has taken care of the details..”

“I enjoy people! Writing and the written word, analyzing problems, and learning about clients’ different businesses is why I practice law.

• Practiced law 10 years in New York State, including working at the Wall Street law firm of Shearman & Sterling.
• Deep commercial-law transactional and litigation experience.
• Assists clients in due diligence review; prepares stock, asset, and real estate purchase and sale agreements, as well as lease, employment, and royalty agreements, and more.
• For real estate clients, reviews and drafts covenants, codes and restrictions (CC&Rs), and easements.
• Represents and advises artists, sculptors, screenwriters, theatre directors, stained glass artisans, and book authors.
• Active commercial and bankruptcy litigation practice.
• Taught commercial law, authored articles on bankruptcy and lender liability, and presented seminars on various commercial and bankruptcy topics.

American Bar Association, Member
Arizona Bar Association, Member
Arizona Women Lawyers Association, Member
Sedona Arts Center, Member