Governmental Entities

Miller Canfield represents and counsels governmental entities on real estate-related matters and has represented local governments throughout Michigan. Our public finance practice has long been recognized as a leader in this area, having completed hundreds of billions of dollars of transactions for governmental entities, particularly in Michigan, Florida and Illinois.

Our coordinated state-wide practice emphasizes a multi-disciplined approach, bringing to bear the talents and creativity of our professionals in a variety of related fields, including real estate, tax, environmental and bond counsel.

Governmental services include:

• State and local tax incentives
• Public/private projects, including tax increment financing and tax abatements
• Implementing legislative, regulatory and litigation strategies in jurisdictions throughout Michigan, nationally and internationally
• Construction
• Zoning and land use
• Condemnation
• Casino gaming matters
• Low income/affordable housing projects
• Property tax appeals and exemptions, including representation of taxing authorities