Attorneys & Counselors
William D. Girardot
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Phone: 248-205-2740
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William D. Girardot
Member
Phone: 248-205-2740
Office:
Practice Areas:
William D. Girardot’s practice is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by closely held businesses. He serves as a trusted outside general counsel, guiding owners through the critical stages of their business lifecycle, from acquiring their operational sites and daily governance to strategic growth and successful exit, including the negotiation of leases and property transfers.
Experience
- Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: Facilitating the purchase and sale of commercial and industrial properties, ensuring clear title and seamless transfer of operational sites for business owners.
- Commercial Leasing: Structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial leases for landlords and tenants, including triple-net leases for commercial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities.
- Strategic Transactions: Guiding buyers and sellers through mergers and acquisitions, structuring deals that ensure seamless corporate and asset transitions.
- Commercial Finance: Drafting and negotiating secured and unsecured commercial finance agreements to secure capital for clients’ expansion and operational needs.
- Corporate Restructuring: Designing and implementing corporate restructuring plans to enhance operational efficiency and minimize risk and tax liability.
Published Articles/Seminars
- “Technology: Is It All Good?”, Michigan Business Law Journal, summer of 2002.
- Author of numerous articles for the Michigan Hotel Motel Resort Association’s Michigan Lodging journal addressing liability concerns for Michigan innkeepers, with topics ranging from general liability matters to self-help remedies to bed bug infestation issues.