With more than 24 years of legal experience in real estate law, Aronoff & Linnell’s complete understanding of the short sale process, attention to detail and skilled negotiation have led to dozens of successfully completed sales.

Aronoff & Linnell are real estate attorneys that specialize in assisting homeowners and real estate professionals with short sales. With more than 25 years of legal experience in real estate law, Aronoff & Linnell’s complete understanding of the short sale process, attention to detail and skilled negotiation have led to dozens of successfully completed sales.

Craig A. Aronoff, J.D., is a graduate of the Michigan State University ('93) and the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University ('97).  Mr. Aronoff's focus has been in civil litigation first working for individuals in consumer protection and contract actions then corporations and banks in contract, foreclosure and real estate related matters.  With extensive experience in dispute resolution, contract negotiation, loss mitigation and debt restructuring, he has returned to helping homeowners, business owners and consumers with their secured and unsecured obligations.
(248) 977-4182 x 1001

Richard D. Linnell, J.D.
, is a graduate of the University of Michigan (93’) and the Wayne State University Law School (98’).  Mr. Linnell has been involved in real estate since 1996 and 13 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate as well as corporate law.  As both counselor and owner, he has been actively involved in commercial and residential real estate development including acquisitions, entitlements, development, complex financing, syndications and workouts.
rick@aronofflinnell.com
(248) 977-4182 x 1002

John M. Hilla, J.D., LL.M
, holds a BA in English and a law degree from Wayne State University and a Masters in Law (LLM) in International and Comparative Law from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. John’s areas of practice include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy and criminal defense with an emphasis on traffic and drunk-driving matters. He has published articles concerning international law in The Widener Law Review and The Michigan International Lawyer and an article concerning bankruptcy in The Detroit Legal News. Mr. Hilla maintains a popular bankruptcy blog at
www.michiganbankruptcyblog.com.
(248) 977-4182 x 1005

Steven D. Schulist, J.D.
is a graduate of Michigan State University (’04) and The Thomas M. Cooley Law School (’08). While in law school, Mr. Schulist worked for theMichigan State Housing Development Authority’s Legal Affairs department where received extensive experience in issues involving compliance, quality control and community services within MSHDA’s housing programs. Mr. Schulist currently focuses on property tax appeals, short sales, loan modifications, and credit card debt reduction. Mr. Schulist is a licensed realtor and residential builder with experience in all aspects of residential home building and sales.
(248)977-4182 x 1007

John B. Swift II, J.D.
is a graduate of Northern Michigan University (’01) and Michigan State University College of Law (’09) where he worked on policy issues for the Office of the Governor of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.  His current focus includes short sales, loan modifications, debt reductions, and estate planning.  He is a licensed real estate agent and possesses extensive experience in sales and contract negotiation.
(248) 977-4182 x 1010
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