Larry R. Shulman

Larry R. Shulman

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Bodman PLC

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Biography

Mr. Shulman represents lenders in loan originations. His practice also encompasses loan workouts, contract and other general business matters, as well as counseling lenders on lender liability issues. In addition, he represents lenders acting in non-lending capacities such as trustee or escrow agent.

Mr. Shulman has extensive experience representing lenders providing credit enhancements for commercial paper back-up facilities and municipal bonds and representing lenders purchasing tax exempt bonds.Mr. Shulman has handled a wide variety of loan transactions including leveraged buyout and leveraged recapitalization loans, asset-based loans, letter of credit and bankers acceptance facilities and multi-rate, multi-currency loan facilities. His expertise includes structuring and documenting agented and syndicated loan facilities and other commercial transactions.

Mr. Shulman served for ten years as chairman of Bodman's Executive Committee. He is involved with a variety of professional, civic and community organizations. He currently serves on the board of directors of Forgotten Harvest.

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Overview

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

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

  • Forgotten Harvest - Board of Directors
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member, Corporate and Real Property Law Sections
  • Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • Forgotten Harvest - Board of Directors
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member, Corporate and Real Property Law Sections
  • Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • University of Michigan, J.D.
  • University of Michigan, B.A.

Client Testimonials

Larry is the finest attorney that I have ever used. He is pragmatic, responsive and invaluable with his advice and counsel.

Steven Davis (Comerica Bank)

Larry Shulman is outstanding in all respects. He is one of the finest attorneys that I have ever worked with.

Steven Davis (Comerica Bank)

Larry Shulman is quite simply one of the best attorneys in the country. His turnaround time is better than any other attorney I have ever even heard of, much less met. He understands all the business issues at hand and quickly finds workable solutions to any issue while being sure to protect our interests.

William B. Murdock (Comerica Bank )

Detroit, MI

I consider Larry Shulman to be the gold standard for attorneys.

Steven Davis (Comerica Bank)

Larry Shulman sets the bar for all other attorneys.

Steven Davis (Comerica Bank)

Larry Shulman is quite simply one of the best attorneys in the country. His turnaround time is better than any other attorney I have ever even heard of, much less met. He understands all the business issues at hand and quickly finds workable solutions to any issue while being sure to protect our interest.

William B. Murdock (Comerica Bank )

Detroit, MI

Larry Shulman is the standard by which I judge all other attorneys.

Steven Davis (Comerica Bank)

Larry Shulman is one of the best attorneys in the country. He has a great handle on all aspects of legal risk and can clearly convey the true underlying business risks involved in the relevant legal issues. His responsiveness and overall quality of service is better than any individual I have ever met in any business.

William B. Murdock (Comerica Bank )

Detroit, MI

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2009 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Detroit (2025)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Detroit (2020)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Detroit (2016)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Detroit (2009)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
Special Focus:
  • Asset-Based Lending
  • Bond Finance
  • Commercial Finance
  • Letters of Credit
  • Loan Documentation
Awards:
  • AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Chambers USA 2017 (Banking and Finance-Michigan)
  • Michigan Super Lawyers 2006-2017 (Banking)
  • Michigan Super Lawyers "Top 100"
  • Dbusiness magazine 2017 "Top Lawyer" (Banking & Financial Services)

News & Media

News & Links

Larry R. Shulman Succeeds Ralph E. McDowell as Chairman of Bodman Plc

Publications
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Corporate Law & Commercial Litigation

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