John D. Gaber

Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C.

Recognized since 2018

Birmingham, Michigan

Practice Areas

Litigation - Real Estate

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John D. Gaber possesses extensive experience in the areas of real estate, corporate, general business, and commercial law. His practice focuses on property acquisition, development, land use and zoning, construction, financing and leasing matters for his real estate clients. He also represents clients in business structuring, commercial and operational matters, buy-sell agreements, acquisitions, and dispositions. He frequently engages in business and real estate dispute resolution.

John’s clients include commercial and residential real estate developers, shopping center owners, retailers, senior housing and student housing operators, multi-national corporations, closely-held entities, and municipalities. He handles all aspects of real estate development, including the acquisition, entitlement, financing, construction, and leasing of retail, industrial, office and mixed-use projects. He appears before municipalities, governmental agencies and various courts in land use and zoning matters. John also assists clients in commercial financing, foreclosures and loan modifications. He is a frequent lecturer at legal and industry forums, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Michigan State Bar and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE).

Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a Senior Attorney for Kmart Corporation.

Contact & Links

Lawyer Page: https://www.wwrplaw.com/ourteam-John-Gaber.html

Location

380 North Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300
Birmingham, MI 48009

Education

Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1991

Bar Admissions

Michigan, 1991

Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section - Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2011 to present
State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section - Commercial Real Estate Development & Ownership Committee Co-Chair, 2012 to 2016
State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section - Member
State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section - Summer Conference Co-Chair, 2012 and 2013
State Bar of Michigan, Taxation Section - Member
American Bar Association - Member
Oakland County Bar Association - Member
American Bar Foundation - Member
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) - Member
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce - Chair, RRC Charity Fund, 2015 to present
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce - Director, 2010 to present
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce - Chair, 2014
Rochester Downtown Development Authority - Member, 2010 to 2015
Rochester Community Schools - Technology & Infrastructure 2020 Committee
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center - Cornerstone Capital Campaign, Co-Chair 2010 to 2013
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center - Charitable Gifts Committee, 2008 to 2010
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Foundation - Member, 2010 to 2013
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Endowment Committee, Chair, 2008 to 2009
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Board of Trustees, 2004 to 2007
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Finance Committee, 2016 to present
Rochester Rotary Club - Member, 1998 to present
Rochester Rotary Club - Director, 2001 to 2004, 2016 to 2017
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast Committee - Member, 2002 to present
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast Committee - Chair, 2005
Rochester Hills City Council - Councilman, 1995 to 1999
Rochester Hills City Council - President, 1999
Rochester Hills Planning Commission - Commissioner, 1996 to 1999
Avondale Youth Assistance - Director, 1995 to 1999
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority - Director, 1995 to 1999