Michelle Gonzalez

Michelle Gonzalez


Ward and Smith, P.A.

Recognized since 2025

Raleigh, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

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With extensive experience as a commercial real estate attorney, Michelle specializes in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and leases. She adeptly handles acquisitions, dispositions, and refinance transactions for a diverse range of commercial properties, including office buildings, mixed-use developments, multifamily communities, automotive dealerships, self-storage facilities, and industrial buildings.

Additionally, Michelle directs the due diligence process for commercial real estate transactions, conducting extensive reviews of relevant documents and ground-up developments, including declarations, covenants, easements, surveys, and site plans. This process further includes drafting deeds of trust, promissory notes, and the necessary documentation to complete each closing.

Michelle is committed to providing comprehensive support throughout the transaction process. From initial negotiations to closing, she guides clients through complex legal issues, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome. Michelle is dedicated to providing legal counsel tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
    P.O. Box 33009
    Raleigh, NC 27636-3009
Education
  • Florida International University, B.A., graduated 2011
  • St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2014
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 2018
Affiliations
  • ULI Triangle - DEI Committee, Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Member
Court Admissions
  • Florida, 2014
  • Southern District of Florida, 2015

Ward and Smith, P.A.
Headquarters: New Bern, North Carolina

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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