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James J. "Jim"
Rabaut

  • Of Counsel
  • Representation of a Michigan company in acquisition and development projects for manufacturing and warehouses.
  • Representation of a public university in the acquisition and development of real estate for a new business school center.
  • Representation of a developer in the assembling and developing of real estate for a large medical office and retail complex.
  • Representation of a large religious organization on all real estate matters, including all construction documentation, all acquisitions and dispositions of real estate and the development of a large office and retail complex.
  • Representation of a developer of a seven-tier parking structure with respect to the acquisition of project property, construction documentation, con
  • Representation of a Michigan company in acquisition and development projects for manufacturing and warehouses.
  • Representation of a public university in the acquisition and development of real estate for a new business school center.
  • Representation of a developer in the assembling and developing of real estate for a large medical office and retail complex.
  • Representation of a large religious organization on all real estate matters, including all construction documentation, all acquisitions and dispositions of real estate and the development of a large office and retail complex.
  • Representation of a developer of a seven-tier parking structure with respect to the acquisition of project property, construction documentation, construction issues, financing and zoning issues.
  • All acquisition, development, construction documentation, financing and lease work associated with a major retail development project.
  • Representation of a major regional retail entity in store leasing and licensing agreements, bank and ATM licenses and subleases.
  • Representation of a major Grand Rapids real estate developer in acquisition, zoning and leasing activity.
  • Creation of a complex business condominium with multiple owners in a single existing building.
  • All legal work associated with the creation of a private burial ground in Michigan.
  • Detailed review and analysis of all real estate holdings of several bank holding companies associated with acquisition by a client bank.
  • Negotiation of complex easement transaction with municipality involving joint use of adjacent facilities.
  • Negotiation of sophisticated development agreement with municipality for a complex mixed-use project.
  • Preparation and negotiation of a complicated lease agreement between a professional hockey team and a separately-owned municipal arena authority.
  • Representation of a developer in the acquisition and development of properties used for a golf course and associated residential project.
  • Representation of a major Michigan telecommunications provider in its acquisition, financing and leasing activity.
  • Presenter: Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • Presenter: Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • ICLE Presentations
    • Title To Michigan Real Property
    • Handling the Residential Real Estate Closing
    • Anticipating and Avoiding Closing Problems
  • Presenter: “Michigan Construction Liens: Laws and Documentation” (2009)
  • Synergy Conference (2006, 2007, 2008)
  • Lecturer: PES-Michigan T
  • Presenter: Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • Presenter: Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • ICLE Presentations
    • Title To Michigan Real Property
    • Handling the Residential Real Estate Closing
    • Anticipating and Avoiding Closing Problems
  • Presenter: “Michigan Construction Liens: Laws and Documentation” (2009)
  • Synergy Conference (2006, 2007, 2008)
  • Lecturer: PES-Michigan Title Insurance (1995)
  • Issues to Consider When Starting a Construction ProjectGrand Rapids Business Journal, 8/2/2013
  • “Lien Law Gives Brokers Ability to Collect Earned Commissions,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/7/2011
  • “Division and Redivision:  New Options Under the Land Division Act,” MiBiz, 2007
  • “Please Sign on the Dotted Line,” Michigan’s New Notary Act, 2004
  • “Top Court Clarifies Land Divisi
  • Issues to Consider When Starting a Construction ProjectGrand Rapids Business Journal, 8/2/2013
  • “Lien Law Gives Brokers Ability to Collect Earned Commissions,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/7/2011
  • “Division and Redivision:  New Options Under the Land Division Act,” MiBiz, 2007
  • “Please Sign on the Dotted Line,” Michigan’s New Notary Act, 2004
  • “Top Court Clarifies Land Division Issue,” The Commercial Real Estate Quarterly, 2004
  • “How to Keep a Roof Over Your Head Without Losing Your Shirt,” Next Course, 2003
  • “Real Property Reassessment–Know the Rules,” The Commercial Real Estate Quarterly, 2002
  • Real Estate Alert, Grand Rapids Bar Association, 1999
  • “Annual Survey of Michigan Real Estate Law,” Wayne State Law Review (co-author with John G. Cameron, Jr.), Winter 1994
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James J. "Jim"
Rabaut

  • Of Counsel
Grand Rapids

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  • Presenter: Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • Presenter: Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • ICLE Presentations
    • Title To Michigan Real Property
    • Handling the Residential Real Estate Closing
    • Anticipating and Avoiding Closing Problems
  • Presenter: “Michigan Construction Liens: Laws and Documentation” (2009)
  • Synergy Conference (2006, 2007, 2008)
  • Lecturer: PES-Michigan T
  • Presenter: Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • Presenter: Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section; “Land Division Act” (2014)
  • ICLE Presentations
    • Title To Michigan Real Property
    • Handling the Residential Real Estate Closing
    • Anticipating and Avoiding Closing Problems
  • Presenter: “Michigan Construction Liens: Laws and Documentation” (2009)
  • Synergy Conference (2006, 2007, 2008)
  • Lecturer: PES-Michigan Title Insurance (1995)
  • Issues to Consider When Starting a Construction ProjectGrand Rapids Business Journal, 8/2/2013
  • “Lien Law Gives Brokers Ability to Collect Earned Commissions,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/7/2011
  • “Division and Redivision:  New Options Under the Land Division Act,” MiBiz, 2007
  • “Please Sign on the Dotted Line,” Michigan’s New Notary Act, 2004
  • “Top Court Clarifies Land Divisi
  • Issues to Consider When Starting a Construction ProjectGrand Rapids Business Journal, 8/2/2013
  • “Lien Law Gives Brokers Ability to Collect Earned Commissions,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/7/2011
  • “Division and Redivision:  New Options Under the Land Division Act,” MiBiz, 2007
  • “Please Sign on the Dotted Line,” Michigan’s New Notary Act, 2004
  • “Top Court Clarifies Land Division Issue,” The Commercial Real Estate Quarterly, 2004
  • “How to Keep a Roof Over Your Head Without Losing Your Shirt,” Next Course, 2003
  • “Real Property Reassessment–Know the Rules,” The Commercial Real Estate Quarterly, 2002
  • Real Estate Alert, Grand Rapids Bar Association, 1999
  • “Annual Survey of Michigan Real Estate Law,” Wayne State Law Review (co-author with John G. Cameron, Jr.), Winter 1994