Atty. John P. Gonway
Mr. Gonway specializes in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, family offices and secured lending.
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About John P. Gonway at a glance
John P. Gonway is a real estate and m&a attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gonway specializes in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, family offices and secured lending
- His experience includes the acquisition, financing, construction, development and leasing of all types of commercial real estate (with particular expertise in multi-family housing), as well as the representation of clients in all aspects of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions, including complex franchise acquisitions and private equity syndications
- In his Family Office practice, Mr. Gonway assists high net worth families, asset managers, and advisors in wealth protection strategies including strategic planning, due diligence, investment management, family philanthropy, office formation and operation, counseling clients on tax efficient structures and strategies for wealth management and wealth transfer
- Mr. Gonway received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Wayne State University School of Law
- Prior to attending law school, he received his undergraduate degree in Political Theory from James Madison College at Michigan State University, with additional studies in history and political economics
- He is a member of the Real Property, Business Law and Taxation Sections of the State Bar of Michigan
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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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