Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Detroit Managing Partner Ari Charlip has been recognized as a 2026 Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Leaders in the Law honors individuals whose professional achievements, leadership, and commitment to excellence set them apart within Michigan’s legal community. Their work reflects a dedication to advancing the profession and shaping the future of legal practice across the state.
Charlip focuses his practice on real estate litigation, commercial and business litigation, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan workouts, litigation, and enforcement actions. As a nationally recognized legal authority in the CMBS industry, he has handled numerous litigation matters throughout the Midwest on behalf of his CMBS clients. He routinely represents franchisors in franchise litigation, predominately in the home health care franchise industry, including taking several cases through trial. His broad background includes assisting financial institutions and real estate-related entities in complicated foreclosure matters and lien priority disputes, as well as defending financial institutions in TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA claims.
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