Joseph J. Kochanek

Joseph J. Kochanek


Bodman PLC

Recognized since 2003

Detroit, Michigan

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Banking and Finance Law
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Mr. Kochanek represents lenders in secured and unsecured loan originations, including multi-currency loan facilities, syndicated credit arrangements, and loans secured by stock and other assets located outside the United States, principally in Europe, Mexico, South America, and the Pacific Rim.

He also has substantial experience in commercial mortgage financings, both construction and end loans, and other real estate transactions, and in commercial financing and real estate transactions in non-traditional settings, representing foundations and community development corporations in urban revitalization projects.

Mr. Kochanek has also been involved in numerous troubled loan workouts, industry syndicated loans, and loans secured by foreign collateral, both inside and outside of bankruptcy.Mr. Kochanek has worked with banks to develop standard commercial loan documentation and lending procedures manuals, and has lectured for the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education on secured transactions under UCC Article 9.

Contact & Links
Location
  • Ford Field, Sixth Floor
    1901 Saint Antoine Street
    Detroit, MI 48226
Education
  • University of Michigan, J.D.
  • University of Michigan, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member, Commercial Finance Committee; Community Development Law Committee; Forum on Affordable Housing; Loan Documentation Subcommittee
  • Detroit Bar Association - Member

Bodman PLC
Headquarters: Detroit, Michigan

72 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

21 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Detroit (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
Awards:
  • AVĀ® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Chambers USA 2017 (Banking & Financial Services-Michigan)
  • Michigan Super Lawyers 2006-2008, 2011-2016 (Banking)
  • DBusiness magazine 2017 "Top Lawyer" (Banking & Financial Services)

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