D. Douglas Alexander has been a practicing attorney since 1978 and is the founder of Alexander, Zelmanski, Danner & Fioritto, PLLC.  Mr. Alexander established the firm in 1980 and set the standard for the firm’s specialized focus on real estate and condominium law.  On January 4, 2002, due to continued success and growth, the firm was reorganized as a Michigan professional limited liability company. 

During the course of his career, Mr. Alexander has represented a myriad of condominium associations, housing cooperatives and homeowners associations.  He is thoroughly experienced in all phases of condominium and community associations law.  In 1988, Mr. Alexander also played a key role in the enactment of the revised section 90 of the Michigan Condominium Act, by drafting the language of the amendment and testifying before the Michigan Legislature to support the amendment’s passing.  

Mr. Alexander graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan, and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  He obtained his law degree from Wayne State University Law School. 

Mr. Alexander is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association, the Real Estate Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Community Associations Institute.  He is also a former director of the Community Associations Institute of Southeastern Michigan.

Articles:

Condominium Foreclosures - Unsolvable Crisis?

The New FHA Requirements for Condominium Mortgages

Past Articles can be found here:

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Edward J. Zelmanski is a member of the firm and has been working with Mr. Alexander since 1997.  He has substantial experience with foreclosure proceedings, real estate, bankruptcy, and housing matters.

Mr. Zelmanski graduated from the University of Michigan in 1976 and earned his law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1979. 

Mr. Zelmanski is a member of the Real Estate Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  He has published materials on a multitude of real estate topics and has been a lecturer at both Wayne State University Law School and the University of Detroit School of Law.

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Gregory J. Fioritto is a member of the firm.  He joined the firm in 2003 after practicing law with a downtown Detroit civil litigation law firm for several years after his graduation from law school.  Mr. Fioritto’s areas of expertise include general real estate matters, construction lien law, landlord-tenant issues, condominium law, and business entity formation, with a special emphasis on limited liability companies.

Mr. Fioritto attended De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren, Michigan, where he graduated with honors.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with High Distinction in 1997, where he majored in Psychology and received numerous honors, including Phi Beta Kappa and recognition as an Angell Scholar.  Mr. Fioritto obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 2000.

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Tracy N. Danner is a member of the firm.  She joined the firm in 2004 after practicing law with a downtown Ann Arbor law firm for several years after her graduation from law school.  With Ms. Danner joining the firm, our practice has expanded to offer individualized estate planning services.  Ms. Danner is certified in probate and estate planning law by The Institute of Continuing Legal Education.  She also assists the firm in its primary practice of condominium and real estate law.

Ms. Danner is a 1993 honors graduate of Michigan State University.  She earned her law degree at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where she was the Managing Editor of the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review and a member of the American Inn of Court.  She has been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1998 and has been admitted to practice before the United States Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the United States Tax Court.

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Lee S. Schofield is an associate attorney with the firm. He joined the firm in 2005.  Previous to his arrival, Mr. Schofield practiced business law in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. Schofield has broad experience in international and domestic business/real estate litigation and transactions, and assists the firm in its condominium and real estate practice.

Mr. Schofield attended Brigham Young University as a Trustee Scholar, and graduated from BYU with a degree in Comparative Literature in 1996. Mr. Schofield earned his law degree from Michigan State University in 2000.

Articles:

New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Requirements For Condominium Mortgage Loans

FCC Ruling Prohibits Contracts Granting Exclusive Access to a Single Cable Provider at Residential Communities,

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Articles:

Real Estate Short Sales

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Shane F. Diehl is an associate attorney with the firm.  He joined the firm in 2008.  He has over 16 years experience in representing condominium, subdivision and co-operative associations in Southeast Michigan.  In addition, Mr. Diehl has 10 years of experience in the banking industry and is a former instructor for the American Institute of Banking.  He has served as an officer, trustee and member of numerous non-profit and civic organizations including the Four County Community Foundation and the Armada Village Planning Commission.

Mr. Diehl holds an Associate in Arts Degree from Ferris State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo, Ohio.  He earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1989.

Articles:

Co-owners Cannot Withhold Assessments in a
Dispute with the Condominium Association

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Paul C. Schultz is an associate attorney with the firm.  He joined the firm in 2009.  Mr. Schultz earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004 from Harvard University and he earned his law degree from the Ava Maria School of Law in 2006.

Mr. Schultz has experience in Commercial Collections and Estate Planning.

Articles:

Michigan Condominiums and the Rights of the Disabled

Condominium Associations as Landlords:
Legal rights and Issues involved in Association's Leasing of Units after Foreclosure of Condominium liens

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Catherine E. Mills is an associate attorney with the firm.  She joined the firm in 2010.  Ms. Mills earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Criminology in 2004 from Middlesex University in London, England and she earned her law degree in 2007 from the Michigan State University College of Law.

Ms. Mills has experience in landlord-tenant law, court administration and civil litigation.

Articles:

Going Green:
How Condominiums and Cooperatives can Benefit from the Obama Tax Credits

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Corene C. Ford joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2010.  Ms. Ford served as a Judicial Assistant in the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan.  She has extensive experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including claims involving violation of non compete agreements, minority shareholder oppression, business fraud, and contract disputes.  In addition, Ms. Ford has experience representing condominium and home owners associations in collection matters and developer disputes.

Ms. Ford earned her law degree as well as a Masters of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, where she served as an editor on the Vermont Law Review and graduated cum laude in 2003.  Ms. Ford also holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University.  Ms. Ford is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.

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