About George
George A. Contis: Experienced Real Estate Attorney in Troy, Michigan
Mr. George A. Contis is a distinguished attorney with over three decades of experience in real estate law. Currently practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC, Mr. Contis specializes in the areas of real estate acquisition and development, construction, mortgage and end-loan lending, participation loans, commercial and industrial leasing for landlords and tenants (including master leases, ground leases and subleases), and business planning.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Acquisition and Development
- Construction Law
- Mortgage and End-Loan Lending
- Participation Loans
- Commercial and Industrial Leasing
- Business Planning
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh (1982)
- Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy (1985)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Moot Court Participant at the University of Detroit Mercy (1984-1985)
- Selected for Membership to the Order of Barristers, University of Detroit Mercy (1985)
- Firm Member, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC (since 2021)
Awards and Recognitions
Mr. Contis has been recognized as an attorney in Best Attorney USA since 2021 for his expertise in real estate law.
In addition to his legal work, Mr. Contis is a prolific writer on various topics within the field of law, including:
Tax Aspects of Divorce in Michigan, published in the Michigan Tax Law Journal, Volume 13 (Spring/Summer 1984).
Bring a Weapon to School, Get Expelled: A Response to Roper v. Simmons and Graham v. Florida, authored by Mr. Contis and published in the Laches Journal, Volume 27 (December 1996), No. 8.
Year End Planning Considerations for 1031 Exchanges, written by Mr. Contis and featured in the Bar Briefs, Volume 45 (Winter 2000).
Languages
- English
Recognized Since: Recognized as an attorney in Best Attorney USA since 2021.
City, State and Country: Troy, Michigan, United States.
