Commercial Real Estate / Real Estate Law

Michigan Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Protecting Property Owners, Investors, and Developers From Criminal and Legal Liability

We know exactly how criminal charges and legal disputes arise from commercial real estate transactions in Michigan — and what it takes to protect you when they do. Commercial real estate is one of the most legally complex arenas in Michigan business. From purchase agreements and financing to development, leasing, and property tax disputes, every stage of a commercial real estate transaction carries legal risk. When deals go wrong, disputes turn hostile, or the government takes interest in how a transaction was conducted, the consequences can include criminal charges, civil litigation, asset seizure, and the loss of everything you have invested. Attorney Scott Weinberg has spent over 30 years protecting Michigan property owners, developers, investors, and landlords when real estate matters become legal battles.

Your property, your investment, and your freedom may all be at risk. Call the attorney before a real estate dispute becomes a criminal matter.

When you hire Michigan Criminal Lawyers, PLC to handle your commercial real estate matter, you get Scott Weinberg — a former prosecutor with over 30 years of experience who understands how investigators and prosecutors scrutinize real estate transactions, financing arrangements, and property dealings. He knows what triggers criminal referrals in real estate matters, how civil disputes escalate into fraud investigations, and exactly how to defend your interests at every stage. We have relationships and connections in every court across Michigan that you may need, and we offer payment plans and 100% financing so cost is never a barrier to getting the representation you deserve.

By acting quickly and retaining experienced legal counsel at the first sign of a dispute or investigation, we can often resolve matters before criminal charges are filed, protect your assets from liens and seizures, and ensure that your real estate investment and your personal freedom are fully protected throughout the process.

We successfully represent clients in commercial real estate matters involving:

Real estate fraud and misrepresentation allegations, criminal charges arising from financing and refinancing transactions, mortgage fraud and lender fraud investigations, landlord-tenant disputes that escalate into criminal matters, contractor fraud and construction disputes, land use and zoning violations, foreclosure defense and lender workout negotiations, title disputes and quiet title actions, boundary disputes and easement controversies, commercial property tax appeals, syndication and equity raising disputes, and federal or state investigations targeting real estate transactions and their principals.

Without experienced legal representation in a contested or criminally investigated commercial real estate matter, you risk criminal conviction for fraud or financial crimes, civil judgments that wipe out your investment and personal assets, federal liens placed on your real property, loss of your real estate licenses and development rights, personal liability for decisions made in connection with a transaction, and the permanent destruction of your professional reputation in the Michigan real estate market.

Call our law firm right now to protect yourself, your property, and your investment before it is too late.

What Can Our Commercial Real Estate Attorneys Do for You?

Identify every area of criminal and civil legal exposure in your real estate transaction before charges or litigation arise
Defend against fraud, misrepresentation, and financial crimes alleged to have occurred in connection with a real estate deal
Represent you in federal and state court when real estate disputes escalate into criminal investigations or civil litigation
Intervene early with investigators and prosecutors to prevent criminal charges from being filed
Challenge improper liens, levies, and asset seizures connected to contested real estate transactions
Defend against mortgage fraud and lender fraud allegations at the state and federal level
Handle landlord-tenant disputes, construction controversies, and contractor fraud matters before they become criminal cases
Negotiate on your behalf with lenders, investors, government agencies, and opposing parties to reach the most favorable resolution
Pursue commercial property tax appeals to reduce your tax burden and protect your bottom line
Use insider prosecutorial knowledge to anticipate how investigators approach real estate fraud cases and build the most effective defense against them

Understanding Criminal and Legal Liability in Michigan Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate transactions involve large sums of money, complex financing arrangements, multiple parties, and a dense web of state and federal regulations. At every stage — from initial acquisition and development through leasing, sale, and eventual disposition — there are opportunities for disputes to arise, representations to be challenged, regulatory requirements to be overlooked, and transactions to attract the scrutiny of law enforcement. What begins as a civil disagreement between parties to a real estate deal can quickly escalate into a criminal investigation for fraud, misrepresentation, or financial crimes.

Michigan real estate owners, investors, developers, and landlords need to understand that criminal liability can arise even when no wrongdoing was intended. Allegations of misrepresentation in a purchase agreement, accusations of improper conduct in a financing transaction, complaints about a syndication or equity raise, and disputes over construction or title can all become the starting point for a criminal investigation. Federal agencies including the FBI and the Department of Justice take a particular interest in large real estate transactions, and the penalties for real estate fraud under federal law are severe.

Attorney Scott Weinberg’s three decades of criminal defense experience, combined with his deep understanding of how prosecutors build and pursue cases, makes him uniquely qualified to protect Michigan real estate owners and investors when a transaction or dispute comes under legal scrutiny. When a real estate matter becomes a criminal case, you need an attorney who has been on the other side of that table — and that is exactly what Attorney Weinberg brings to every client he represents.

“An absolutely impeccable attorney and person - I acquired two OWI cases in two counties in a very short time. Mr. Weinberg's outstanding legal work and professional advice has resulted in a better, healthier life, the absolute minimum possible time spent in jail and an excellent coordination in events so I could maintain my employment.”

“Probation violation plus - I hired Scott Weinberg to handle a friend's case. She was arrested and had 3 charges in 2 counties. There was also a short amount of time before she was due in court. He was able to manage all of it and did so quickly with an excellent outcome for my friend. He has lots of experience and a good attitude.”

“Domestic Violence - I recently used Scott for my domestic violence case and was very satisfied. Scott is very professional and caring to his client’s. He explained and went through all the details and option’s prior to and after my court date”