Practical Counsel. Real-World Development Experience.
MJBennett PLLC is a boutique law and strategic advisory firm representing developers, investors, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and lenders in complex real estate development, affordable housing, project finance, and economic development initiatives throughout Michigan.
Founded by attorney and real estate developer Mark J. Bennett, the firm combines more than 30 years of legal experience with firsthand development expertise—bringing a practical, business-oriented perspective to every engagement.
Why Clients Choose MJBennett PLLC
Unlike traditional law firms, MJBennett PLLC understands projects from both the legal and development perspectives. We help clients:
Structure complex real estate transactions
Navigate governmental approvals
Secure development incentives
Assemble project financing
Manage legal and business risk
Successfully close challenging transactions
Practice Areas
Real Estate Development
Affordable Housing & LIHTC
Real Estate Finance
Economic Development Incentives
Public-Private Partnerships
Strategic Advisory
About Mark J. Bennett
Mark J. Bennett has advised developers, nonprofit organizations, investors, municipalities, and businesses for more than three decades on complex real estate transactions, project finance, affordable housing, and economic development.
His experience extends beyond traditional legal practice. As both attorney and developer, he understands the practical challenges clients face—from assembling capital and negotiating public incentives to managing project execution and closing sophisticated transactions.
That dual perspective allows MJBennett PLLC to provide legal advice grounded in real-world development experience.
Representative Experience
Mixed-use developments
Multifamily housing
Affordable housing communities
Community land trusts
Brownfield redevelopment
Historic rehabilitation
Opportunity Zone projects
Public-private partnerships
Complex real estate finance
Let's Discuss Your Project
Whether you are planning a new development, acquiring property, pursuing public incentives, or structuring complex financing, MJBennett PLLC provides practical legal counsel designed to move projects forward.
