David B. Ederer

David B. Ederer is a commercial real estate lawyer and member at Bodman PLC, with more than 25 years of experience handling sophisticated leasing and development matters. His practice focuses on negotiating leases for national and regional retailers, representing landlords and tenants in transactions of varying size and complexity. He has worked with developers, real estate management companies, restaurant chains, and major retailers. His experience includes transactions involving prominent shopping centers, entertainment destinations, and other commercial properties.

David earned his B.B.A. from Western Michigan University. He later earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. His business education and legal training support a practice centered on commercial leasing, real estate development, corporate transactions, and complex property matters.

David has represented landlords and tenants in structuring and negotiating commercial leases across diverse retail settings. His background includes service as general counsel for a real estate development and management company. In that role, he negotiated leases with major retailers, structured corporate transactions, and managed compliance for multiple limited liability companies. He handled legal matters connected with developing more than 1.1 million square feet of new retail space within three years. His earlier business experience includes work as a Chartered Financial Consultant and Certified Life Underwriter.

David B. Ederer brings extensive legal and business experience to commercial real estate transactions. He has maintained his own legal practice and worked with prominent real estate teams in Michigan and Florida. His experience as a business owner and in-house counsel gives him insight into the commercial considerations behind lease negotiations and development projects. He is admitted to practice in Michigan and Florida and focuses on practical solutions for complex real estate matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Bodman PLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Michigan
• Florida

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western Michigan University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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