Daniel M. Share

I have known Daniel Share for nearly 25 years. During those years I have found him to carry out his professional duties and responsibilities in an exemplary fashion. He is very responsive to his client's needs. He makes himself very knowledgeable as to his client's views and preferences in any legal matter, and meshes those views, preferences, and needs with the legal matter at hand. He demonstrates a level of knowledge of real estate law that is second to none, and no matter how complicated the legal matter, he is able to make it understandable to a layperson. He is very patient and an excellent listener to both sides of the legal process. He is very responsive, both in the timeliness and value of the response. He makes himself readily available to his clients, for meetings, telephone conferences, etc. He returns all calls in a timely manner, no matter how urgent or pressing. He is, in essence, a wonderful attorney who makes the client feel 110-percent confident of his abilities and the outcome of the legal matter.

Deierdre Weir
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc.

Having utilized the legal counsel and services of Daniel Share continuously for more than five years, I can say without reservation that Mr. Share is among the very finest real estate attorneys in Michigan. Together we embarked on a Planned Development Agreement of some 600 acres of mixed-use commercial development in Metropolitan Detroit. The process was new to both the landowner and the city municipality. Mr. Share represented our landowner interests (as a land owner) extremely well, but his demeanor and professionalism working with the "other side" and gaining their confidence in our credibility was even more impressive. The ease with which Mr. Share handled very complex, often opposing viewpoints and interests, demonstrated his experience and acumen for the "art of the deal." At the completion of the 17-month approval process, the municipality asked if they could use Mr. Share to represent them on future projects. I think this says it all. Mr. Share is a consummate gentleman with whom I am proud to have represent my interests and whom I call a"trusted friend."

Douglas Ryan
Metro World Centre LTD

Dan is the smartest, most level-headed attorney I have ever met. He is widely respected by those with whom we do business, and is a pleasure work with. His ability to get to the point and settle the essence of matters is both extremely effective and efficient, but also refreshing among the legal profession.

Steve Bentley
Burton-Katzman

Dan Share has been our Corporate Counsel for over 25 years. We are a Real Estate Development and management firm and, as such, require a variety of contract types to be negotiated with a wide array of entities. The art of making this happen goes beyond protecting us as his client; it is just as important to create an environment in which the opponent doesn't feel like the enemy so a deal can be made leaving both parties satisfied. The fact that he's brilliant and considered one of the finest Real Estate attorneys in Michigan is simply an added bonus for me.

Peter Burton
Burton-Katzman

Eugene Driker

Eugene Driker is one of the top trial lawyers in our state. He is statesman-like. He is tough when he needs to be, practical, and is admired by the judiciary and bar. He is a lawyer's litigator.

David Foltyn
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP

Mr. Driker has been our lead outside lawyer for decades. He provides superb judgment and counsel, is always available to us, and has been a trusted counselor and advisor to many of us at the firm over the years. We always feel well represented and comfortable having him at our side.

Alan D. Schwartz
Guggenheim Partners LLC

James S. Fontichiaro

Jim has exceptional expertise and response time on every matter I have ever had with him. He is also very conscious that the client has budgetary constraints.

Anonymous

I know when Mr. Fontichiaro handles a matter for me that no detail will go unattended. His breadth of knowledge, his experience, and his attention to detail are excellent. His approach is very practical, which avoids unnecessary activity that adds time and expense to completing transactions. My preference is always to use this firm.

Anonymous

Todd Mendel

Todd Mendel is bright, diligent, practical, a good writer, and good on his feet. He is a pleasure to work with.

David Foltyn
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP

Over the years, Mr. Mendel has become a key part of the Barris Sott team on our matters. He works seamlessly with Mr. Driker, and we have come to rely on his judgment as well as Mr. Driker's over the years. We are pleased to have him as a member of our team and always feel well represented when he is acting on our behalf.

Alan S. Schwartz
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn

William G. Barris

William Barris has provided our firm with outstanding real estate services for over 35 years.

Samuel R. Sobel
SobelCo.

Bill is a top-notch attorney in all respects. I have personally used the top five attorneys in Michigan over the past 30 years, and he ranks number one. Hal Koss

Hal Koss
HJK, Inc.

Bill is a deal maker. He is an excellent drafter of documents. He maintains a good relationship with opposing attorneys/negotiators and can be tough when necessary, yet keeping in mind the end goal of making the deal. With his vast experience, especially in real estate, Bill can present us with the pros and cons of various situations. I have worked with Bill for over 20 years and have found him to be logical, thorough, and easy to work with.

Jerome Kondalski
Sobel Co.

Bill Barris has one of the brightest real estate minds in the business. His expertise in the industry is second to none. He is easy to work with and would be someone I would confidently refer to anyone.

Anthony Antone
Kojaian Management Corporation

I deal with attorneys all across the country and Bill is one of the most knowledgeable real estate attorneys I know. I can always depend upon Bill to represent our company as if he is representing his own family. Bill is very reliable. He has the uncanny ability to bring all parties to agreement and he has the respect of everyone he deals with.

David Haboian
Kojaian Management Corporation

In working with Bill over the past 20 years, he has proven himself to be not only a thoroughly competent, efficient, and highly moral attorney, but a deal maker as well. All the skills in the world are useless to me as a client unless the transaction gets completed. I have worked with other counsel representing me and those representing others all over the country in my real estate development projects and other business ventures and have never come across anyone finer than Bill. I give him the highest marks and an unequivocal recommendation.

Jeffrey Sobel
Sobel Co.