Real Estate Law
Michelle N. Farkas
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Michelle Farkas is a real estate attorney with Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, Vermont. Her practice centers on Real Estate Law, with a focus on complex commercial real estate transactions for developers and non-institutional investors throughout Vermont.
Michelle represents clients in all stages of real estate acquisition, development, and financing, including matters involving zoning and land use approvals. She regularly assists with the formation, development, and ongoing management of condominium and planned unit developments, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and project documentation.
In addition, Michelle advises both local and national landlords and tenants on commercial and retail leasing matters, including lease negotiation, drafting, and review. Her work supports a wide range of real estate projects, from initial planning through long-term ownership and operation.
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Real Estate Acquisition and Development
- Financing, Zoning, and Land Use
- Condominium and Planned Unit Developments
- Commercial and Retail Leasing
- Real Estate Law
Overview
Burlington, Vermont
- Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1996
- Cornell University, B.A., With Distinction, graduated 1993
- Vermont, Vermont Bar Association
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Massachusetts Bar Association - Member
- Vermont Bar Association - Member
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Vermont - Board Member and Chair of the Governance Committee
Burlington, Vermont
- Vermont, Vermont Bar Association
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Massachusetts Bar Association - Member
- Vermont Bar Association - Member
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Vermont - Board Member and Chair of the Governance Committee
- Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1996
- Cornell University, B.A., With Distinction, graduated 1993
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Real Estate Law, Burlington (2020)
- Real Estate Law, Burlington (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
- Commercial
- Condominiums
- Development
- Land Use
- Planned Real Estate
- Real Property Law
- Residential
- Resorts
- Tax Certiorari
- Title Matters
- Transactions
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