The Attorney
Michael W. Hennen
Orlando Real Estate & Business Attorney
Michael W. Hennen is an Orlando real estate attorney with more than 25 years of experience in real estate and business law, including as a partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP and as an associate at Akerman LLP.
Biography
More than 25 years of sophisticated real estate experience
Michael W. Hennen is an Orlando real estate attorney with more than 25 years of experience in real estate and business law. He has practiced as a partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP and as an associate at Akerman LLP, and now represents clients throughout Florida through Hennen Law. Clients receive sophisticated legal representation combined with the accessibility, efficiency and direct attorney involvement of a boutique practice.
Michael's real estate practice encompasses both transactions and litigation. He represents property owners, investors, lenders, landlords, developers, businesses and sellers in matters ranging from acquisitions, sales and closings to title disputes, foreclosures, lease enforcement and real estate litigation.
This combination of transactional and litigation experience provides an important perspective. Michael understands how real estate transactions are structured and documented, as well as how those documents and business decisions may ultimately be interpreted and enforced when a dispute arises.
Education & Experience
- B.A. in Political Science & Criminology — University of Florida (With Honors)
- J.D. (Law Degree) — University of Pittsburgh (With Honors, Law Review)
- Former Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP
- Former Associate, Akerman LLP
Admissions & Affiliations
- Member of The Florida Bar & Orange County Bar Association
- Admitted to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania (inactive), and North Carolina (inactive)
- Licensed Title Agent for First American Title Insurance Company
Mr. Hennen is a Florida native and longtime Orlando resident. When he is not practicing law, he enjoys running, being active in his community and spending time with his family.
Approach
A practical approach to real estate law
Real estate clients typically come to an attorney because they are trying to complete a transaction, protect an investment, resolve a problem or enforce a contractual right. Michael approaches each matter with those objectives in mind.
His goal is not to complicate a transaction or prolong a dispute unnecessarily. It is to identify the legal and practical issues that matter, explain the available options and help the client reach an informed and economically sensible resolution.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer for a real estate closing in Florida?
Florida law does not require a lawyer to close a real estate transaction, and title companies routinely handle closings without one. A lawyer becomes valuable when the transaction involves legal issues — contract terms, title defects, possession, escrow disputes, seller financing or an unusual property or party. In an attorney-led closing, those issues can be evaluated and addressed by the same office handling the closing.
What types of real estate clients does Hennen Law represent?
Hennen Law represents property owners, sellers, investors, lenders, landlords and property managers, developers and businesses in commercial and residential real estate matters throughout Florida.
Does Hennen Law handle both real estate transactions and litigation?
Yes. Michael W. Hennen maintains both a transactional and a litigation real estate practice, which informs how transactions are structured and how disputes are resolved.
Discuss Your Legal Matter
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experienced Orlando attorney.
Contact Hennen Law to discuss your real estate, business, probate or estate planning matter directly with Michael W. Hennen.