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Michael J. Lokensgard is a shareholder in the Firm's Corporate and Real Estate Practice Groups in the Appleton office. Mike counsels businesses and business owners with respect to formation, governance, contracts and mergers and acquisitions. In addition, Mr. Lokensgard regularly represents borrowers, lenders and underwriters in commercial loan and bond transactions. Mike's real estate practice emphasizes the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties and the representation of clients in zoning and land use matters. Mike has successfully obtained zoning permits and variances for a wide variety of activities, including the siting and construction of telecommunications facilities. Mike also has considerable experience with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, having represented several manufacturers in connection with claims and potential claims by Wisconsin-based distributors and dealers. Prior to joining Godfrey & Kahn, Mike served for over five years as an attorney for a federally-recognized Indian tribe. Mike's practice was devoted to the unique legal issues involving business development and finance in Indian country, including matters relating to Indian gaming, on-reservation real estate development, and the complex jurisdictional relationships among tribal, state and federal governments, principally in the area of environmental law.
Publications
"All Leases Not Created Equal in Wisconsin"
The Post-Crescent
April 28, 2004
Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin - 1993
Professional Association Memberships
American Bar Association
Outagamie County Bar Association
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Activities
White Heron Chorale - Board of Directors, Vice President
Fox Valley Rowing Club - Board of Directors, past president
Appleton Education Foundation - Board of Directors
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law School, 1993
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1990, cum laude.
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