Michael Leavey is a member of Dorough & Dorough, LLC and has been with the firm since 2003. Michael practices in the area of commercial real estate, focusing on condominium law, residential and mixed-use real estate development, and community associations law. In his practice, Michael represents national, regional and local developers and builders on a wide range of issues, including acquisition, disposition and development of real property in transactions related to condominium, residential, commercial, townhome, mixed-use and master planned communities. Michael also represents community associations on various matters regarding governance and operation, including preparation, review and revision of community association governing documentation.
Education
- Georgia State University, B.A. summa cum laude
- University of Georgia School of Law, J.D.
Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia (Member, Real Property Law Section)
- American Bar Association
- Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors Real Estate Section, 2010-2017; Chair, Real Estate Section, 2013-14)
- Community Associations Institute – Georgia Chapter (Chair, Magazine Committee, 2016- 2017)
In the Community
Michael grew up in Atlanta and is a long-time resident of Decatur.
Industry Experience
- Representing builders and developers in closing real estate transactions related to residential, commercial and mixed use projects;
- Drafting and negotiating governing documents for master condominium projects;
- Drafting and negotiating restrictive covenants and condominium documents residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects;
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, lot takedown contracts and development agreements;
- Drafting and negotiating loan and land closing documents;
- Drafting and negotiating easement, maintenance and cost-sharing agreements; and
- Assisting mandatory membership community associations with amendments to and interpretations of community governing documents.