Richard Rattner

Richard Rattner is an Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University Law School, where he teaches 'Developing the Commercial Real Estate Project.' He specializes in real estate transactions, land use/zoning law, and corporate law. He is affiliated with Williams, Williams, Rattner and Plunkett PC. Rattner holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.

His research and professional focus includes real estate transactions, land use planning, zoning regulations, and urban development. He frequently lectures on topics such as zoning, public incentives, and real estate financing.

Rattner has been honored as a 'Leading Lawyer,' included in Best Lawyers (with multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions), and listed in Super Lawyers and dBusiness Magazine's Top Lawyers. His notable article, 'After Koontz: Practical Considerations, Real Implications' (2014), addresses legal implications of land use decisions.

He has held leadership roles in the Oakland County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan's Real Property Law Section, and the American Bar Association. He previously chaired the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and served on its Athletic Advisory Board.