My name is Frank Parkinson, and I am a seasoned legal professional with 25 years of experience ranging from sole practice to working for two of the largest law firms in the country, Sidley & Austin and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
In my position as Of Counsel for DeLoof, Hopper, Dever & Wright, my primarily transaction-based practice includes a broad range of real estate, corporate and commercial lending matters, as well as the representation of a variety of corporations, developers, lenders, investment banks, venture capital and private investors. I have extensive experience in drafting and negotiation of a diverse assortment of contracts and agreements relating to matters involving corporate formation, acquisition, disposition and financing transactions; purchase, sale, construction, financing and operation of commercial, residential and retail projects; leasing on behalf of landlords and major tenants; real estate secured lending; as well as workout and debt restructurings on behalf of lenders and borrowers.
I have combined my extensive legal training and business experience with my passion for the broad array of issues in the emerging areas of renewable energy, clean technologies, green building, sustainable development, climate change and carbon finance.
As an accomplished entrepreneur and business owner with a wealth of experience in leading several successful business ventures, I have managed companies through the full life cycle from formation to a successful exit strategy.
I am also an experienced real estate professional with over 18 years of experience as a real estate developer, green-builder, broker, investor and investment advisor; I have a LEED certification and am also a licensed and certified real estate EcoBroker in both the States of Michigan and Illinois.
In addition, I am a passionate advocate and volunteer, having spent the past four years actively involved with The Climate Project, an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, and the tremendous economic opportunities afforded through clean technologies, energy efficiency, green building, clean tech and alternative energy solutions.
Active in my community, I serve on the advisory board of Intentional Communities Washtenaw, a non-profit organization formed to provide housing and community options for adults with disabilities, and have been a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels Association of America, the YMCA Youth in Government Program, the Saline Area Baseball & Softball Association. I am also the vice-chair of two separate local community political organizations.
My interests include writing, travel, skiing, biking and energy and environmental issues. Some of my personal highlights include being married to my wife of 20 years, Elizabeth, raising our four children, spending one year traveling around the world with my family in 2004-2005, delivering my youngest child, and riding a bike across America to raise seed money for a pediatric brain cancer foundation.
Education
The University of Michigan Law School, J.D, 1985, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Alma College, B.A., 1982, Majors in Business Administration and History, Alma, Michigan
Areas of Practice
Business and Corporate
Energy and Environmental
Lending and Finance
Real Estate
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Illinois
American Bar Association
Licensed Real Estate Broker in both Michigan and Illinois
United States Green Building Council
EcoBroker International
Local Offices and Contact Information:
The easiest way to reach me is on my cell phone (734) 678-7268 or by email at fparkinson@comcast.net
I presently maintain offices in the folowing locations and am ready to serve you:
Ann Arbor
DeLoof, Hopper, Dever & Wright (Main Office)
301 N. Main Street, Suite 250, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Office Phone: (734) 994-1295
Office Fax: (734) 994-0206
Alternative Email: fwp@dlhdwlaw.com
Saline
136 S. Industrial Drive, Saline, MI 48176
Office Phone: (734) 944-7556
Office Fax: (734) 944-0448
I look forward to utilizing my knowledge, experience and energy to provide my clients with the highest level of personal and professional service.
Frank is licensed to practice law by both the State of Michigan and the State of Illinois and has recently joined the law firm of DeLoof, Hopper, Dever & Wright in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Frank also maintains an office in Saline, Michigan. The best way to reach Frank is on his cellular phone at (734) 678-7268 or by email at fparkinson@comcast.net