Michael R. Vogt

A member of the firms Troy office, Michael Vogt helps clients resolve complex real estate issues and disputes. Whether guiding clients through the zoning entitlement process or representing clients in disputes related to the purchase, sale, development, leasing, and management of commercial real estate, Michael works hand in hand with clients to understand their goals and then form practical strategies to reach them. In his national zoning practice, Michael counsels clients throughout the entire zoning process—from the initial due diligence and strategy formation through the final approvals needed for the client to begin operations. For more than a decade, he has successfully led clients through the zoning approval process in several states and across a variety of industries, including renewable energies, industrial uses, medical offices, auto dealerships, cannabis, telecommunications, retail, and restaurant. Michael also regularly represents landlords and tenants in lease disputes and has litigated or negotiated settlements in numerous complex cases involving both eviction procedures and high-exposure claims for damages. His pragmatic approach to dispute resolution enables clients to minimize risk, limit exposure, and resolve disputes efficiently so they can get back to focusing on the success of their business. Education & Credentials Education John Marshall Law School J. D. Michigan State University B. A., Psychology Bar Admission Illinois Michigan Areas Of Practice Real Estate Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Leasing Land Use & Economic Development Construction Energy & Sustainability Acknowledgements DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer, Land Use & Zoning Law, 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star for Real Estate: Business, 2013-Present Best Lawyers in America® Real Estate Litigation, 2021, 2025 Real Estate Law, 2025 Professional Involvement State Bar of Michigan, RPLS Land Use & Zoning Committee, Co-Chairperson, 2018-present Oakland County Bar Association, Real Estate Committee Member Court Admissions U. S. District Ct., E. D. of Michigan Publications/Presentations Author, Michigans New Clean Energy Siting Law Surges Ahead, State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section eNewsletter, July 2024 Roundtable Presenter, Winning the Difficult Zoning Approval, ICSC, 2023 Author, SOL Wont Save Illegal Property Use, State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section Newsletter, March, 2023 Moderator, Real Estate Forecast, Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, March, 2023 Author, Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines Could be the Difference Between Development and Disappointment, State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section Newsletter, November, 2020 Co-Author, Preparing for Eviction and Lease Litigation in the Wake of the Pandemic, REjournals.com, July, 2020 Insights November 12, 2024 In the News Fifty-Seven Dickinson Wright Attorneys Named DBusiness Magazine 2025 Top Lawyers August 15, 2024 In the News 218 Dickinson Wright Attorneys Ranked in Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, and Ones to Watch 2025 Editions July 18, 2024 In the News Michael Vogts article, Michigans New Clean Energy Siting Law Surges Ahead, was published by the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section eNewsletter. November 21, 2023 In the News Thirty-One Dickinson Wright Attorneys Named DBusiness 2024 Top Lawyers July 12, 2023 In the News Michael Vogt Joins Dickinson Wright Troy Office as a Member