J. J. Burchman
Education
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., May 2003)
University of Michigan (B.A. with distinction, History, May 2000)
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan
Other Professional Experience
Corporate Counsel, Capitol Bancorp Ltd.
- Responsible for overseeing OREO real estate owned by holding company, including negotiating broker agreements, purchase agreements, maintaining insurance, and managing property managers.
- Represented banks in commercial finance documentation and workout negotiations.
- Prepared SEC filings, including corporate compliance and proxy statements.
Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C
- Represented lenders in commercial finance documentation (including asset-based lending and real estate-based lending) and workout negotiations.
Distinctions and Certifications
Associate Editor, Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review (2001-2002)
Winner, Bossart Concerto Competition, October 1996
Publications and Presentations
Businesses Take Advantage of Economic Stimulus, Fraser Trebilcock 'Business Bulletin' (July 2009)
Michigan Corporations Left Unprotected? The Repeal of the Michigan Control Share Act, Fraser Trebilcock 'Business Bulletin' (July 2009)
Understanding Credit, Fraser Trebilcock 'Business Bulletin' (July 2009)
Appealing Tax Assessments in an Era of Declining Property Values, Fraser Trebilcock Business & Tax Bulletin (April 2009)
- Address to NAIA Mid-Michigan Vlahakis sales staff regarding seller-financed mortgages (August 2009)
Community Activities
Haslett-Okemos Rotary Club Member
University United Methodist Church
- Higher Education Committee
- Manager, softball team
Outside Activities
Lansing Symphony Orchestra
- Cellist, Summer 1997; 1999
University of Michigan Campus Symphonic Orchestra, 1996-2004
- Principal Cellist, 1997-2001 Seasons
