Overview
Michael Haroz, a Director, represents investors, owners and developers of commercial real estate and major commercial real estate secured and unsecured debt and equity financing sources. The financing representation includes complex construction and permanent financings, multi-state and portfolio transactions, mezzanine, syndications, convertible debt instruments and conduit financing related to all property types - regional shopping centers, office, hotels, residential and industrial. He represents project developers in connection with entity formation, land acquisition, title issues, permits, leasing, construction and permanent loans, architectural and construction arrangements, and hazardous waste issues. Michael also has extensive experience in representing lenders in loan workouts, restructures and enforcement.
Representative Experience
· Represented major developer entity in a joint ventured, 1 million square foot mixed use retail, office residential development in the Montgomery Country area outside of Washington, D.C. involving complex REA, ground lease and commercial condominium issues.
· Represented major commercial bank in the making of a $120 million construction loan for a build-to-suit project involving a permanent take-out purchase agreement and tri-party agreements.
· Represented developer of Boston Convention Center Hotel with respect to the development of a 800-room major hotel on publicly ground lease premises adjoining the new Boston Convention Center including acting as the lead counsel in representing the developer to obtain $120 million in first mortgage construction financing.
· Represented major commercial bank in construction loan financing for a $100 million development of a luxury, mixed use condominium project in Florida.
· Represented major real estate foreign investor group in acquisition of a joint venture interest in a $140 million luxury condominium development in Atlanta, Georgia.
Professional and Community Involvement
· American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
· International Senior Lawyers Project volunteer serving in Croatia (2003) and Czech Republic (2006 and 2008)
· Former Trustee, Concord Academy, Concord, MA
· Former Board Member, Roxbury Youthworks, Inc.
Awards and Recognition
· Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent ™
· Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2012
· Chambers USA, "America's Leading Business Lawyers", 2003-2011
· The International Who's Who of Real Estate Lawyers, 2004
Press Releases
September 2011
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
June 2011
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Multiple Practice Areas
August 2010
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2011 Edition of Best Lawyers
June 2010
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Leading Practice Areas
July 30, 2009
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named in 2010 Best Lawyers®
June 15, 2009
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Leading Practice Areas: 22 individual attorneys receive recognition
Publications & Mentions
June 2010
"Goulston & Storrs Named Finalist in USA Awards for Excellence 2010," BBA e-newsletter
Seminars & Events
Panelist, International Pro Bono Opportunities, Boston Bar Association, April 14, 2008
February 2012
"Pro Bono Opportunities in International Law," Boston Bar Association