Michael S. Greene, CIE

Work Experience
Michael has practiced in the real property and construction law area since 1981. His work involves development, construction, and finance law, including representation of developers, building owners, lenders, governmental agencies, contractors and design professionals, landlords and tenants.

Michael has represented developers, institutional and governmental owners, financial institutions, design professionals and contractors in complex development, construction, purchase and financing transactions, involving projects ranging from convention centers and arenas, shopping centers and malls, hotels, office buildings, industrial properties, apartment projects (including affordable housing tax credit projects), single-family and multi-family developments, resorts, and restaurants.

Michael's background in the construction industry has also permitted him to develop a significant practice in all aspects of development and construction law, and the construction process, including preparation and negotiation of construction and design contracts, addressing intellectual property issues for owners, design professionals, photographers and writers, and manufacturers, advising clients on administrative processes and lien laws, construction permitting and code appeals, and programs for client administration of the construction process.

Michael has significant experience in resolving problems associated with the indoor environment (including toxic mold, building-related illness and "sick-building syndrome") and is a Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) by the Indoor Air Quality Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Indoor Air Quality Association, is an instructor for the CIE review course, and has lectured extensively on the topic.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry
(Membership-Chair) Division 12 - Owners and Lenders
The Florida Bar
Board Member, Indoor Air Quality Association

PUBLICATIONS
Michael has authored several technical papers on indoor air quality and has provided advanced training for indoor air quality diagnostics.