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David Hill
OVERVIEW

David C. Hill

Partner

Grand Rapids

171 Monroe Avenue NW
Suite 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2694

Ann Arbor

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Suite A-3300
P.O. Box 511
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

P 616-742-3992

F 616-742-3999

David Hill guides clients through the intricate landscape of real estate law and complex real estate transactions. Among his clients are owners, developers, and investors across the country in matters which involve acquisitions, leasing, sales, financing, zoning and development, with a keen focus on providing practical, responsive advice that aligns with each client’s objectives.

OVERVIEW

David Hill guides clients through the intricate landscape of real estate law and complex real estate transactions. Among his clients are owners, developers, and investors across the country in matters which involve acquisitions, leasing, sales, financing, zoning and development, with a keen focus on providing practical, responsive advice that aligns with each client’s objectives.

David is appreciated for closing challenging transactions and finding creative solutions. His clients benefit from his ability to balance many moving parts with a clear view of broader goals.

David excels in multifamily, industrial, retail and shopping center transactions, and has spoken at a variety of industry specific events. He also advises multinational corporations on global real estate matters showcasing his versatility across various facets of real estate and corporate law.

In the healthcare sector, David also assists a diverse range of practitioners with practice transitions and real estate endeavors. From medical doctors to veterinarians, he shepherds clients through leasing, acquisitions, and property-related initiatives. His unique experience proves invaluable in navigating the unique aspects of healthcare transactions.

Professional and Community Involvement

Chair, Grand Rapids Bar Association Real Property Section

Pro bono attorney, Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member, State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section

Member, Commercial Alliance of Realtors

Former chair, State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section, Continuing Legal Education – Groundbreakers Program

Former chair, Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids – Camp O’Malley, Advisory Board

Former chair, MSU Club of West Michigan Scholarship Committee

Former member, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Investment Alliance

Former board member, Grand Rapids Young Professionals

Former board trustee, Specialized Language Development Center

Former membership committee, U.S. Green Building Council – West Michigan Chapter

Former board member, Rental Property Owners Association

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2025

Grand Rapids Magazine Top Lawyers, 2019-2020, 2022-2024

Michigan Super Lawyers, 2022 Rising Star, 2012-2019

Forty Under 40, Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2014

Up & Coming Lawyers, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2014

LEED Accredited Professional, 2009

Experience

David Hill has represented creditors, and other institutions in a wide range of insolvency matters, including workouts, reorganizations, and receivership matters. In the receivership context, he has provided counsel within wide-expanse of different industries on issues impacting the appointment of receivers, day-to-day receivership operations, and the restructuring and/or liquidation of operating companies and related real estate. Many of the matters have involved significant inter-creditor disputes and contests within appellate courts.

Representative Cases

  • Represented creditor in $50+ million dollar multi-year receivership and liquidation in tax fraud matter.
  • Successfully defended contested receivership over automotive parts and affiliated real estate companies, including favorable resolution of priority disputes among the creditors.
  • Represented bank in over 75 loan restructuring, receivership and related transactions, including restaurants, gas stations, retail, office, industrial and multifamily real estate operators, manufacturers, hotels, law firms, medical practitioners, and other service providers.
  • Represented national financial institution following acquisition from the FDIC of failed banking assets in dozens of receivership matters and counseled on related FDIC loss-share considerations.
  • Oversaw operations and sale of multiple golf courses and related operating companies through receivership actions.
  • Represented bank in significant and complex disputed receivership litigation matter, including successful defense of a multi-party appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals.
  • Obtained ex-parte appointment of receivership over multi-million dollar non-profit institution and defended contested receivership matter following board fraud allegations.
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