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Sam A. Schiffer
- E sschiffer@taftlaw.com
- T (248) 727-1522
- F (248) 351-3082
Summary
Sam serves as chair of Taft’s Detroit Real Estate practice. He focuses his practice on all areas of commercial real estate, including commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects. Sam has a national practice representing clients in transactions throughout the United States. He represents a variety of real estate owners, investors, operators, and users. He focuses on areas of commercial, retail, hospitality, and more. Sam offers sophisticated legal services with innovative strategies and solutions for both immediate results and future planning.
Awards
Honoree, Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law (2022)
Honoree, Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Go to Lawyer” for Real Estate and Condo Law (2022)
All Service Areas
All Practices
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D.
- Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business
With honors
Admissions
- State - Michigan
- State - New York
- State - New Jersey
Notable Matters
Sam has represented:
- Negotiations of office leases and management agreements throughout the United States for a leading national co-working company.
- The acquisition, financing, and development of a 231-unit apartment building in Detroit, Mich.
- The sale of a 21-property portfolio leased by a national drugstore retailer.
- The sale of a 2,226-unit apartment complex and golf course in Troy, Mich.
- The acquisition and redevelopment of a landmark hotel in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
News
Schiffer Quoted in The Detroit News Article News
Sam Schiffer Authors Column in LegalNews on Emerging Industry Trends and Challenges Facing Buyers and Developers in 2024 News
Sam Schiffer Named Go To Lawyer For Real Estate and Condo Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly News
Schiffer Appointed to Two-Year Term on MSU Hillel Board of Directors
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Member
- Oakland County Bar Association
Member
- State Bar of Michigan
Member
- New York State Bar Association
Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- MSU Hillel
Vice President, Board of Directors