Daniel J. Schairbaum
Member
Dan Schairbaum is a full-service real estate attorney who advises clients on projects from beginning to end. He has successfully negotiated deals throughout the country and across many industries. Keenly aware that delays quickly translate into lost opportunities, Dan keeps a close eye on the calendar and the clock.
Leader of the firm's real estate practice group, Dan counsels clients on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning, and land use in projects involving multi-family, retail, education, and manufacturing properties. He also negotiates complex design and construction contracts and helps borrowers secure financing from banks and other lenders.
“My goal with any client relationship is to be a valued contributor to the client’s short-term and long-term strategic planning by providing timely service and practical advice. I listen carefully to their objectives and work hard to deliver results that are in line with those objectives.”
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- University of Detroit Mercy, J.D., cum laude
- Hope College, B.A., cum laude
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Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1996
- Illinois, 1997
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Recognized as a "Go To" Commercial Real Estate Lawyers by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2025
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Named to Lawdragon's List of 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Law; Real Estate Law, 2020-2024
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" in The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, 2023
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Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the areas of Land Use, Zoning & Condemnation and Real Estate: Commercial Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2017
- Named a Leading Real Estate Lawyer by Chambers USA, 2008-2009
- Frank Murphy Honor Society, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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- Urban Land Institute
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce
- State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Section
- Real Property Section Commercial Leasing Committee Member
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan Public Outreach Committee Member
- ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, Member
Areas of client focus
Time is Money: Simplifying Construction Damages and "No Damages for Delay"
When disputes occur on construction projects, being able to quantify damages associated with the…
How much will tariffs add to your construction costs?With 25% rates hitting key building materials…
5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice
What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan…
