Joseph J. Kochanek

Joseph J. Kochanek

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Works at
Bodman PLC

78 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Mr. Kochanek represents lenders in secured and unsecured loan originations, including multi-currency loan facilities, syndicated credit arrangements, and loans secured by stock and other assets located outside the United States, principally in Europe, Mexico, South America, and the Pacific Rim.

He also has substantial experience in commercial mortgage financings, both construction and end loans, and other real estate transactions, and in commercial financing and real estate transactions in non-traditional settings, representing foundations and community development corporations in urban revitalization projects.

Mr. Kochanek has also been involved in numerous troubled loan workouts, industry syndicated loans, and loans secured by foreign collateral, both inside and outside of bankruptcy.Mr. Kochanek has worked with banks to develop standard commercial loan documentation and lending procedures manuals, and has lectured for the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education on secured transactions under UCC Article 9.

Works at
Bodman PLC

78 Best Lawyers awards

Bodman PLC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Michigan, J.D.
  • University of Michigan, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member, Commercial Finance Committee; Community Development Law Committee; Forum on Affordable Housing; Loan Documentation Subcommittee
  • Detroit Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Joseph Kochanek is an absolutely outstanding attorney. He understands the business issues at hand and quickly finds appropriate solutions while protecting our interests. His ability to work with other firms to resolve issues is among the best in the country.

William B. Murdock (Comerica Bank )

Detroit, MI

Joseph Kochanek is an absolutely outstanding attorney. He understands the business issues at hand and can quickly finds appropriate solutions while protecting our interest. His ability to work with other firms to resolve issues is among the best in the country.

William B. Murdock (Comerica Bank )

Detroit, MI

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Detroit (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
Awards:
  • AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Chambers USA 2017 (Banking & Financial Services-Michigan)
  • Michigan Super Lawyers 2006-2008, 2011-2016 (Banking)
  • DBusiness magazine 2017 "Top Lawyer" (Banking & Financial Services)

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