Mike focuses his practice on commercial real estate matters, with a particular emphasis on development, financing, acquisitions, dispositions, affordable housing, and leasing. He represents numerous developers, lenders, investors, and entities in such areas as commercial lending, borrowing, and real estate development and leasing. Mike regularly assists clients in the negotiation of complex purchase and sale agreements, membership purchase agreements, financing documents and development agreements. He also has significant experience representing lenders and developers in construction and project financing. Mike also regularly assists clients with drafting and negotiating site control documents for renewable energy facilities.
Outside of practicing law, Mike is the proud father of two sons and two daughters. Mike is active in his community and volunteers to coach youth football, basketball, and baseball in Victor, New York.
Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Mike was a member at the law firm of Harris Beach PLLC.
Recognitions
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate Law), 2024
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Real Estate, Business & Corporate), 2016 - 2023
- 2013 Empire State Counsel (recognized by the New York State Bar Association for 50 or more hours of providing pro bono legal services to those in need)
Civic
- Board Member, Rochester Catholic Press Association, Inc.
- Member, Seneca Park Zoo Society Development Committee
- Volunteer Coach, Victor Youth Flag Football Program
- Volunteer Coach, Victor Youth Basketball Program
- Volunteer Coach, Victor Youth Baseball Program
Professional
- President-elect, Foundation of the Monroe County Bar Association
