Renewable & Infrastructure Energy Practice Areas
Renewable & Infrastructure Energy Practice Areas
Renewable Energy Legal Services
Zausmer is shaping Michigan’s renewable energy future, with Steve Estey leading the team in navigating the state’s most complex solar, wind, and energy storage projects. From securing land and permits to overcoming regulatory hurdles, we help you power the state’s clean energy transition.
- Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Projects: Securing siting approvals, navigating environmental permitting, and advising on land use matters.
- Energy Storage and Grid Integration: Structuring contracts and addressing regulatory challenges for battery storage and energy distribution systems.
- Energy Infrastructure Development: Assisting with transmission lines, substations, and utility corridor projects, ensuring compliance and smooth execution.
- Regulatory Compliance and Permitting: Navigating state and federal regulations to ensure timely project approvals.
- Land Acquisition and Eminent Domain: Managing property acquisition, easements, and eminent domain cases to ensure projects stay on track.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in disputes related to contracts, property rights, and regulatory compliance.
Real Property Legal Services
Zausmer is a trusted legal advisor to Michigan’s leading real estate developers, handling some of the most complex residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the state. With decades of experience, our team is known for delivering practical, business-focused solutions in acquisitions, dispositions, development, and environmental matters. From drafting tailored agreements that reduce litigation risks to resolving high-stakes disputes, we ensure our clients’ real estate objectives are met.
- Acquisitions and Dispositions: Managing the purchase and sale of real estate, ensuring smooth transactions and risk mitigation.
- Development and Construction: Advising on project feasibility, environmental concerns, and construction-related legal issues.
- Environmental Issues: Navigating complex transactions involving environmentally-challenged properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and liability allocation.
- Leases and Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases, and resolving disputes between landlords and tenants.
- Foreclosures and Workouts: Handling foreclosure proceedings and debt restructuring for distressed properties.
- Public and Private Ventures: Assisting in public-private partnerships, including shopping centers and planned communities.
Our team understands that carefully crafted documents reduce the risk of future disputes, which is why we negotiate and draft detailed purchase agreements, option agreements, and leases, all tailored to your business objectives.
Eminent Domain Legal Services
Mark Zausmer literally wrote the book on eminent domain in Michigan, serving as the principal draftsman of the state’s Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act. Zausmer’s team—led by eminent domain powerhouses Mischa Boardman and Devin Sullivan—has played a pivotal role in acquiring land for Michigan’s most significant infrastructure projects, from highways and pipelines to energy transmission and water systems.
- Title Research: Clarifying ownership before acquisition.
- Negotiations: Resolving disputes to avoid litigation.
- Condemnation Actions: Initiating legal proceedings for public land use.
- Compensation: Ensuring fair compensation for property owners.
- Litigation: Handling eminent domain cases through trial and appeals.
Our work has supported key projects like the Gordie Howe International Bridge and expansions at Detroit Metro Airport. We’ve also helped utilities such as ITC Holdings and DTE Gas secure land for critical infrastructure.
Attorneys
Meet Zausmer’s attorneys, known for their expertise in renewable energy, real property & infrastructure law. With a proven record of handling complex legal matters in Michigan, our attorneys offer clear, forward-thinking solutions that lead to successful outcomes for every client.
Practice Areas
Zausmer provides comprehensive legal services in renewable energy and real property law. From navigating regulatory challenges in solar and wind projects to managing land use, eminent domain, and environmental compliance, we offer expert counsel to ensure your project’s success.
Success Stories
Discover how Zausmer has helped clients achieve success in renewable energy and real property projects. Our case studies highlight complex legal challenges we’ve resolved, from land acquisition to securing regulatory approvals for large-scale energy infrastructure.