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Advising many of the country’s most sophisticated CMBS lenders and loan servicers across the United States, Dickinson Wright lawyers regularly assist clients with all of their business needs and throughout the life cycle of a loan, from licensure and regulatory compliance, to loan due diligence and closing, and in negotiation of restructuring or workout transactions, loan and guaranty enforcement, including judicial or non-judicial foreclosure, and real estate-owned (REO) dispositions of property. Our continuous, daily involvement in all aspects of the CMBS loan lifecycle allows us to provide sound legal counsel to our CMBS clients, and we understand the legal, business and practical considerations that challenge our clients in an ever-evolving industry.

With a history spanning over a century in the financial services industry and active involvement in CMBS since its inception in 1985, Dickinson Wright attorneys bring significant experience to effectively serve CMBS lenders and loan servicers. Our team has successfully closed numerous commercial and multifamily mortgage transactions, representing billions of dollars in loans designated for securitization. We have played a pivotal role in resolving and enforcing billions of dollars in CMBS loans and have provided strategic counsel to clients throughout various REO sale transactions. Our extensive experience covers a wide spectrum of transactions, from routine loan closings and modifications to complex, multi-million dollar, multi-state cross-collateralized, and cross-defaulted structured transactions involving diverse property types, including office spaces, retail establishments, multifamily residences, manufactured housing, industrial facilities, self-storage/warehouse units, hospitality properties, senior housing, healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues.

With offices located across the United States and in Toronto, Canada, Dickinson Wright efficiently represents CMBS lenders and loan servicers nationwide. Our team is well-equipped to assist clients in various areas such as bankruptcycorporate lawtaxenvironmental matters, tailored to specific transaction needs.


In short, we understand CMBS, and can offer a creative, committed team that understands your business objectives and the ever-changing regulatory environment in which CMBS lenders and servicers operate.


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