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Richard A. Zussman
- E rzussman@taftlaw.com
- T (248) 727-1469
- F (248) 351-3082
Summary
Rick specializes in commercial real estate, finance, and business planning. He has more than 35 years of experience representing developers, owners, operators, and investors in all asset classes, including senior housing, multi-family units, manufactured housing, office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and hotels.
Rick provides representation in all aspects of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, leasing, restructurings, and workouts. Rick also serves as an advisor to business entities in diverse industries regarding all aspects of formation, governance, and operation. He gears his results-oriented practice toward thoroughly understanding his client’s needs and providing strategic counsel from beginning to end while mitigating risks and planning for the future.
Awards
Honoree, Michigan Super Lawyers, Real Estate (2006 – 2022)
Honoree, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2004 – present)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America (2005 – 2022)
Honoree, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law (2019)
Honoree, Top Lawyer, DBusiness (2011 – 2020)
All Service Areas
All Practices
All Industries
Education
- University of Michigan Law School
J.D., magna cum laude
Order of the Coif - University of Iowa
with honors
Admissions
- State - Michigan
Notable Matters
Rick has represented:
- A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the acquisition and financing of a multi-state portfolio of 56 manufactured housing communities.
- An owner/operator in the recapitalization of 26 senior housing facilities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
- A purchaser of two multi-family projects in connection with a reverse 1031 exchange.
News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 News
Taft Ranks with 69 Attorneys and 29 Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2023 Guide News
Attorneys Named 2022 “Michigan Super Lawyers” News
16 Attorneys Named as 2022 Top Lawyers by DBusiness
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
Business and Real Property Law Sections
- American Bar Association
Business, Real Property, Probate, and Trusts Sections
Member, Bar Admissions
Community Involvement
- Kadima
Board of Directors and Past President
- Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
Co-Chair of Executive Committee and Past President
- Child Safe Michigan
Board Member