Atty. Michael B. Peterman
Michael Peterman has more than 30 years of experience as a finance and real estate attorney. He focuses his practice on real estate and commercial loan originations, real estate sales and acquisitions, and commercial leasing.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI
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About Michael B. Peterman at a Glance
Michael B. Peterman is a business and real estate attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Bodman PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1986) and University of Michigan (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael B. Peterman
- Michael Peterman has more than 30 years of experience as a finance and real estate attorney
- He focuses his practice on real estate and commercial loan originations, real estate sales and acquisitions, and commercial leasing
- He represents national and regional financial institutions in all areas of commercial lending with an emphasis on bi-lateral and syndicated real estate and construction originations and workouts, commercial and industrial asset-based loans, and international financing
- In his real estate practice, Mr. Peterman represents large corporate clients in connection with the management of national real estate portfolios, including site acquisitions and dispositions and commercial leases for retail, office, and industrial properties
- Before joining Bodman, Mr. Peterman was a principal and banking practice leader for a national law firm based in Detroit
- He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 under Banking and Finance Law and has been honored by DBusiness magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in Finance, Real Estate, and Banking Law
- He is AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Peterman is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Real Property Law and Business Law sections)
- He is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Practice Areas Explained
Michael B. Peterman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Peterman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Detroit.
Business & Corporate Law in Detroit
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Detroit
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
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 venue, 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.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Detroit Choose Michael B. Peterman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael B. Peterman's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Michael B. Peterman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Michael B. Peterman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael B. Peterman Handles in Detroit
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