Atty. Michael J. Sullivan
Michael J. Sullivan is Co-Chair of the firm’s Hospitality Group.
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Michael J. Sullivan is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Hospitality Group based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Sullivan is Co-Chair of the firm’s Hospitality Group
- Mike has wide-ranging experience in the acquisition, development, finance and disposition of hotels, resorts, branded residences and condo-hotels
- management, franchise and operating agreements for hotels
- publicly financed hotel management agreements
- construction and permanent financings (balance sheet and CMBS)
- the purchase of distressed mortgage debt instruments secured by hospitality-related real estate
- tokenized real estate securities offerings and secondary market trading structures
- Concentrations •Representation of owners in the acquisition, development, finance and disposition of hotels, resorts, branded mixed-use hotel, residence and condo-hotel projects •Hotel management agreements, condo hotel rental program agreements, and franchise agreements
- publicly financed hotel management agreements •Restaurant leases and operating agreements •Real estate sale-leaseback transactions •Workouts and restructurings •Hotel construction, mezzanine, bridge and term financings representing owners •Commercial, ground and net leasing •Lender representation in hospitality asset financings, including cash management agreements, mortgage and mezzanine financings, intercreditor agreements, SNDAs, and comfort letters •Tokenized real estate securities offerings and secondary market trading structures Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Real Estate Law, 2005-2026 •Leisure and Hospitality Law, 2015-2026 •Named, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Leisure and Hospitality Law, Orlando, 2017 •Listed, Who's Who Legal, 2024 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Real Estate and Leisure Hospitality, 2004-2025 •Listed, Latin Lawyer, 'Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Real Estate & Tourism,' 2020-2026 •Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Team Member, a Law360 “Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2017, 2020-2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2007-2010, 2012 and 2019 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Listed, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Orlando Real Estate Law, 2013 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2014 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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