John D. Gaber

John D. Gaber

Litigation - Real Estate

5.0 (1 reviews)
Birmingham, Michigan
34+ years experience
Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett PC
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380 North Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI 48009
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Bio

John D. Gaber possesses extensive experience in the areas of real estate, corporate, general business, and commercial law. His practice focuses on property acquisition, development, land use and zoning, construction, financing and leasing matters for his real estate clients. He also represents clients in business structuring, commercial and operational matters, buy-sell agreements, acquisitions, and dispositions. He frequently engages in business and real estate dispute resolution.John’s clients include commercial and residential real estate developers, shopping center owners, retailers, senior housing and student housing operators, multi-national corporations, closely-held entities, and municipalities. He handles all aspects of real estate development, including the acquisition, entitlement, financing, construction, and leasing of retail, industrial, office and mixed-use projects. He appears before municipalities, governmental agencies and various courts in land use and zoning matters. John also assists clients in commercial financing, foreclosures and loan modifications. He is a frequent lecturer at legal and industry forums, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Michigan State Bar and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE).Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a Senior Attorney for Kmart Corporation. He also represents clients in business structuring, commercial and operational matters, buy-sell agreements, acquisitions, and dispositions. He frequently engages in business and real estate dispute resolution. John’s clients include commercial and residential real estate developers, shopping center owners, retailers, senior housing and student housing operators, multi-national corporations, closely-held entities, and municipalities. He handles all aspects of real estate development, including the acquisition, entitlement, financing, construction, and leasing of retail, industrial, office and mixed-use projects. He appears before municipalities, governmental agencies and various courts in land use and zoning matters. John also assists clients in commercial financing, foreclosures and loan modifications. He is a frequent lecturer at legal and industry forums, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Michigan State Bar and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a Senior Attorney for Kmart Corporation.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Real Estate

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Troy (2021)
  • Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
  • Michigan Top Lawyer
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Outstanding Board Member of the Year, Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1991

Reviews

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Barbara Gonzalez

2 weeks ago

Invaluable Counsel for a Complex Commercial Real Estate Deal

Our company recently faced a high-stakes negotiation for the acquisition and development of a commercial property in Oakland County. The zoning complexities and contractual contingencies were daunting. We were incredibly fortunate to engage John Gaber of Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett. With over three decades of experience, his deep knowledge of Michigan real estate and commercial law was immediately apparent. John didn't just review documents; he provided strategic, business-minded counsel that anticipated challenges we hadn't even considered. His guidance on land use issues was particularly crucial in navigating local ordinances. The transaction concluded not only successfully but also efficiently, with our interests thoroughly protected. It's clear why he has been recognized as a top lawyer in his field. John is the epitome of a trusted advisor—professional, responsive, and exceptionally sharp. For any business or real estate legal matter in the Birmingham area, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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