Michelle Fellows earned her Bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1995 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 1998 from the George Washington University Law School, where she was an editor of the Journal of International Law.

Michelle's areas of practice include all aspects of real estate law and lending, including the representation of developers, lenders, management companies, and other corporate clients in commercial real estate transactions, leases, financing, land use issues, and related business matters.  She is active in the acquisition, financing, development, and operation of a variety of commercial properties, including office, industrial, and residential projects.

In addition, Michelle is spending considerable time working with lenders and borrowers on loan modifications and workouts, including forbearance agreements, deeds in lieu of foreclosure and foreclosures.

Recent Representative Matters

• Counsel for Regional and National Homebuilders in the acquisition, entitlement, financing, and development of numerous residential communities in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area.
• Representation of multiple clients in the acquisition, sale and refinance of various commercial properties, including hotel, industrial, and apartment projects.
• Counsel for mid-sized lenders in connection with construction and term mortgage loans as well as loan modifications, workouts and foreclosures.

Presentations

• Foreclosure 101, The John Marshall Law School, July 2010
• The Impact of the O’Hare Modernization Program on the Region (Panel Moderator), Urban Land Institute Chicago Chapter, January 2008
• Identifying and Resolving Title Issues: A Case Study, National Business Institute, April 2007

Professional and Civic Affiliations

• Urban Land Institute - Chicago, Programming Committee
• Chicago Real Estate Council
• Chicago Bar Association
• Cornell University Real Estate Council
• Chicago Mortgage Attorneys Association
• Windy City Habitat for Humanity, Board of Directors

Articles

• Illinois Amends Mortgage Foreclosure Act, GR Review, Spring 2009