Atty. George A. Contis
Mr. Contis is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Practice Group, and Real Estate Practice Group.
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About George A. Contis at a glance
George A. Contis is a real estate attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1985). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1985) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Contis is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Practice Group, and Real Estate Practice Group
- Mr. Contis concentrates his practice in the areas of, real estate acquisition and development, construction, mortgage and end-loan lending, participation loans, commercial and industrial leasing for landlords and tenants (including master leases, ground leases and subleases) and business planning
- Mr. Contis regularly works with lenders, owners and court appointed receivers in the sale of distressed office, commercial and industrial properties and manufactured home communities
- He represented LA Fitness International and negotiated leases on its behalf for the establishment of its first six fitness facilities in Southeastern Michigan
- Mr. Contis earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982 and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Detroit in 1985
- While at the University of Detroit, Mr. Contis participated in several local and national Moot Court competitions and was selected for membership to the Order of Barristers
- His publications include: Tax Aspects of Divorce in Michigan, Michigan Tax Law Journal, 1984
- Bring a Weapon to School, Get Expelled 370 Laches 8, Nov. 1996
- and Year End Planning Considerations for 1031 Exchanges, Bar Briefs, December 2000
- Mr. Contis has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Troy 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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