Atty. Forrest O. Dillon
Mr. Dillon concentrates his practice in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, investment and finance, tax and business structuring, commercial transactions and related tax issues.
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Forrest O. Dillon is a business attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Bodman PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1998) and University of Florida (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Dillon concentrates his practice in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, investment and finance, tax and business structuring, commercial transactions and related tax issues
- He represents public and private companies, emerging businesses, and investors
- Mr. Dillon’s work customarily involves conducting legal due diligence, structuring transactions, and preparing and negotiating definitive agreements
- Mr. Dillon is a certified public accountant and advises clients on the financial and tax implications of corporate transactions
- Before joining Bodman, he was a manager in the tax department of an international accounting firm
- Mr. Dillon is a member of the American Bar Association (Business Law Section)
- He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 under Corporate and in DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyers” 2020 under Antitrust Law, Corporate Law, and M&A
- He has been listed multiple times in Michigan Super Lawyers under Business/Corporate
- Mr. Dillon is AV Preeminent® Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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