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John Carney Chairs and Speaks, Jimmy Fokas Speaks at PLI Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2025

Webinar Series: Transforming Legacy Management Experience

Rebecca Schrote Presents on APEX Depositions at Columbus Bar Association CLE Session

To Help the New Administration Help Your Industry, You Need an Agency Strategy (Real Estate Finance Journal)

He works with clients to develop client- or project-specific documents to accomplish client goals effectively. With a thorough knowledge of the retail industry and an understanding of clients' business goals, Michael views himself as an extension of the client's corporate team and provides practical advice to protect their interests while finding creative solutions to overcome obstacles.

Michael counsels national restaurant and hospitality clients on leasing, sale-leasebacks and franchise issues in addition to representing clients before various state, county and city boards on land use and development matters. Michael's practice also involves a variety of other general business and commercial transactions, including financing transactions, licensing agreements, entity formation and entity restructuring. Additionally, he advises clients with regard to green development issues, including compliance with contract requirements relative to LEED® certification.

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J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2003, 

B.S., Vanderbilt University, 1999

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<li>The Best Lawyers in America®
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<li>Florida: Real Estate Law (2020 to 2025)</li>
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<li>LEED® Accredited Professional (LEED AP): 2008</li>
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BakerHostetler helps client more than double its utility operations in ‘high-growth Florida service areas’

Hundreds of BakerHostetler Attorneys Honored as 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch and Lawyers of the Year

191 BakerHostetler Attorneys Named in 2022 “Best Lawyers” List; 10 Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year”

Commercial Leasing and COVID-19: What to Expect Next

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BakerHostetler’s settlement with JPMorgan Chase and the ongoing Madoff Recovery Initiative Discussed on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered

BakerHostetler appears on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Madoff Recovery Initiative; host Robert Siegel interviews SIPA Trustee Irving Picard and his Chief Counsel David Sheehan

Madoff Recovery Initiative surpasses $5 billion in distributions to allowed claimants; CNBC’s Scott Cohn discusses latest recovery with BakerHostetler’s SIPA Trustee Irving Picard and his Chief Counsel David Sheehan

Madoff Recovery Initiative Marks Fourth Anniversary … Moves into Fifth Year Still Building Recovery Momentum

BakerHostetler’s work recovering more than half of the losses in the Madoff Ponzi scheme featured on WNYC in interview on The Brian Lehrer Show

Press Release: Second Interim Distribution of Recovered Funds to Madoff Claim Holders

Press Release: United States Supreme Court Denies Certiorari, Upholding Net Equity Decision in BLMIS Liquidation

The Wall Street Journal showcases BakerHostetler and the “unprecedented magnitude” of the global recovery efforts in article “The Madoff Liquidation, Three Years Later”

Press Release: Initial Interim Distribution of Recovered Funds to Madoff Claims Holders

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<li>Represents national office, industrial and retail property owners in the acquisition, development, leasing and operation of new and existing projects. Works with clients to increase the value of the asset and protect the interests of the owners.</li>
<li>Represents several national casual dining and themed restaurant chains in all aspects of leasing and development matters throughout the U.S., managing zoning matters, liquor license transfers, construction and development matters, financial structuring and leasing issues. The representation runs from the initial phase of property acquisition to opening, and addresses ongoing property management and operational matters.</li>
<li>For a national, quick-service restaurant chain, works with the client to secure outparcels and inline space for establishing new locations. Manages processes related to due diligence, permits and zoning, lease negotiations, construction and development issues, and addresses ongoing property management matters.</li>
<li>Represented a utility company in the acquisition and entitlement of a corporate office and warehouse facility in South Florida.</li>
<li>Represented a landowner in Central Florida to obtain entitlements for the development of 400 acres of vacant land for a mixed-use project consisting of 1,500 residential units, in addition to 225,000 square feet of commercial space for hotel, retail and office use.</li>
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Michael C. Wilde

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