Reese Serra concentrates his practice on tirelessly representing the needs of Michigan businesses and business owners.
Mr. Serra has counseled businesses ranging from a wide variety of industries with an expertise in representing technology clients of all sizes.
As a civil litigator, Mr. Serra has procured victories for his clients at all levels of State and Federal courts, including numerous successful appeals. Mr. Serra focuses his practice in the areas of real estate matters, business and financial transactions, including: mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations of business entities; complex commercial and real estate lending and restructuring transactions; international business transactions; real estate sale and leasing transactions; securities law and private placements, telecom law, healthcare law, and a variety of complex legal and business matters.
Practice areas
Business Law Business Formation Contract Business Disputes Mergers and Acquisitions
11 years
Mr. Serra has successfully litigated numerous civil cases in State and Federal Courts throughout the State of Michigan.
11 years
Mr. Serra has negotiated the purchase and sale of over $1,000,000,000 worth of commercial and residential real estate for his clients (representing both sellers and purchasers).
11 years
Mr. Serra has extensive experience in representing high-tech companies of every kind including: Internet Service providers, Competitive Access Providers, VOIP providers, hosting companies, data centers, telecom providers, MSPs, and software companies
11 years
Languages spoken
English
THE PRIVATE FIRM
125 E. 3rd Street
Ste. 100
Rochester, MI, 48307
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2011 | 06/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2022 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Leaders in the Law | Michigan Lawyers Weekly | 2021 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Elite 40 Under 40 Class | Oakland County | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Honors Scholarship | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney and Counsel | The Private Firm | 2020 - Present |
Attorney and Counselor | Serra Donovan Law Group | 2014 - 2018 |
General Counsel | 123.Net, Inc. | 2011 - 2014 |
Manager | Serra Communities, LLC | 2003 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oakland University Mentor Program | Program Mentor | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Michigan Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Information Technology Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
International Advocates | Member | 2011 - Present |
State of Michigan | Notary Public | 2009 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Cranes Detroit | Harbor House Owner Fights to Buy Building | 2017 |
WXYZ | Man claims city is responsible for sewage backup in his Livonia home | 2015 |
The Romeo Observer (I was quoted) | Bruce officials begin process for Internet tower | 2013 |
The Oakland Press | Troy Police Department sued over missing money | 2012 |
The Detroit News | Troy cops sued over 'missing' money | 2012 |
The Oakland Press (I was mentioned) | Give More Choices In Electricity Suppliers | 2012 |
The Detroit News (I was quoted) | Former Detroit Lion, Piston stars part of lawsuits | 2012 |
Troy Gazette Newspaper | Man sues police over missing $1,000 after wife’s death | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Oakland University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Ralph C. Wilson Agency | Business Planning and Business Succession | 2016 |
Michigan House of Representatives –Energy and Technology Committee | Electricity Competition and the Impact to High-Tech Businesses | 2014 |
Michigan Energy Future | Michigan Electricity Rate Reform | 2013 |
Bruce Township Special Land Use Public Hearing | Internet Tower Special Land Use | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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RODNEY KNUTSON v. CITY OF TROY and SGT ROBERT WOLFE | Settled |
LOMAS BROWN v. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC, JANICE BOOTH, and JULIE WASH | Settled |
Wheeler v. City of Livonia |
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