Stephen M. Guerra

Stephen Guerra, Michigan condo and HOA attorney

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Office: 30140 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Managing Partner

A magna cum laude graduate of Wayne State University’s law school, Steve began his law career at a large firm and immediately became involved with community association law. In 2010, he joined Mark Makower and Nathaniel Abbate to start a firm focused on providing specialized legal services to community associations. Managing partner since 2013, Stephen is known for approaching problems methodically, ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and that all viewpoints are heard and respected. When not at work, he likes to spend time with his family, play guitar and go boating and skiing.

Specialties

Condominium project design, document preparation and setup through turnover and everyday operations
Drafting and interpreting community association governing documents
Community association governance and operations
Community association restriction enforcement and assessment collections
Commercial and residential real estate finance
Review, negotiation and drafting of residential and commercial contracts

Education

Michigan State University, bachelor of arts, 1996
Wayne State University Law School, magna cum laude, 2004

Achievements and Memberships

Fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers
Admitted to State Bar of Michigan, member of the Real Property Law Section
Faculty member of Real Property Law Section Academy in 2017 and 2021; Chairperson in 2024
Real Property Law Section Continuing Legal Education Committee member
Admitted to the Eastern District of Michigan, Federal Courts
Seminar lecturer and author, member of the Board of Directors and immediate past president, Community Associations Institute, Michigan Chapter
Seminar lecturer and author for United Condominium Owners of Michigan
Seminar lecturer for HOAleader.com
Named a “Super Lawyer” by Michigan Super Lawyers
Named a “Leading Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers
Named a “Best Lawyer” in Best Lawyers in America©
Named in 2021 as one of “Michigan’s Go To Lawyers” for real estate and condominium law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly