Overview
As a member of the Real Estate Strategies practice group with over 25 years of experience, Michael Levy’s practice focuses on representing businesses, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants in all facets of commercial real estate transactions. He assists clients with the acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition of office, multifamily, industrial, retail and mixed-use developments, among others.
Michael’s clients span a broad spectrum of asset categories, including their retail, office, industrial/warehouse, multifamily, healthcare and life sciences, restaurant and hospitality, and agricultural and hunting properties. He also counsels real estate clients in their general corporate, management and operational matters.
Representative Matters
Representation of commercial entities in the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing of real property, including industrial, office, retail and mixed-use properties
Representation of multifamily developers in the acquisition, disposition, and refinancing of apartment communities
Representation of financial institutions in construction and permanent financing
Representation of property owners and tenants in leasing
Representation of developers in the acquisition, development and disposition of self-storage facilities
Recognition & Honors
Honors & Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America, 2026
Press & Publications
News
Community & Professional
Associations
Virginia State Bar; Real Estate Section
Virginia Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar
Ballet Virginia; Board of Directors
Credentials
Education
University of Virginia; B.S., 1990
University of Southern California; M.B.A., 1997
University of Virginia School of Law; J.D., 2001
Court Admissions
District of Columbia, 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Beyond the Law
Michael was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and is a graduate of Norfolk Academy. After attending the University of Virginia, Michael served as an Air Traffic Control officer in the Marine Corps, where he met his wife, Gina (also a Marine Corps officer). While serving with the Marines in California, Michael obtained his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California before returning to Charlottesville to earn his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. Michael and Gina have two daughters and live along the banks of the Lafayette River in Norfolk.
Military Service
Commissioned Officer; United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, Retired
