Michael D. Weis

Michael is a partner at Weis Burney, representing privately and publicly held entities in business and commercial transactions. He has handled the negotiation and closing of hundreds of complex corporate and commercial real estate transactions both domestically and internationally. Michael's clients span a number of industries including manufacturing, distribution, real estate, health care, food and beverage, technology, and professional services. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience in corporate, real estate, and finance matters, including being a Certified Public Accountant since 1985, Michael helps his clients succeed personally and in business. His corporate experience includes all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate governance.

 

Michael's legal career spans three decades. He focuses on mergers and

acquisitions, "Outside General Counsel" representation, commercial finance, securities, real estate, tax and estate planning, and administration matters. Michael's prior work included 10 years at a boutique firm in Chicago where he served as chair of the firm's business and transactional practice. Additionally, Michael was General Counsel for a long-term care organization. He began his legal career with a Chicago-based corporate and securities law firm, where he was an associate and then a partner.