James S. Fontichiaro

James S. Fontichiaro


Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C

Recognized since 2003

Detroit, Michigan

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Real Estate Law
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Jim is a pragmatic problem-solver, a trusted counselor, and a leading real estate lawyer.

He was named Detroit Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in 2012.

Jim's practice covers all the aspects of real estate, including financing, development, bankruptcy, work-outs, environmental law, land planning and assembly, complex zoning, leasing and foreclosures. Jim combines broad knowledge with practical sense, so he makes complex real estate transactions work efficiently and properly. On top of that, he is friendly, outgoing, and engaging, which helps gets deals done. Jim is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.

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Location
  • 333 West Fort Street, Suite 1200
    Detroit, MI 48226
Education
  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1983
  • Wayne State University, J.D.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Detroit (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • 1031 Exchange
  • Closings
  • Commercial
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Foreclosures
  • Litigation
  • Planned Real Estate
  • Real Property Law
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Transactions
  • Workouts and Restructurings
  • Zoning

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