Michael J. Hinton

Background

Michael J. Hinton is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Corporate & Finance Group and is based in the Stamford office. 

Mike is a transactional lawyer who concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, corporate finance, tax-advantaged investments, joint ventures, UPREIT and downREIT transactions, construction contracts, leasing, financing, brownfield development, environmental remediation and land use restrictions, area development and franchise agreements, private placements and partnership law. 

A significant portion of his practice involves the preparation and negotiation of partnership agreements, joint ventures and operating agreements, including series limited liability companies.

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Finance Group - Co-Chair
• Partnerships, LLCs, LLPs and Joint Ventures
• Equity Financing
• Commercial Real Estate Group
• Commercial Real Estate Financing
• Commercial Real Estate Leasing
• Commercial Real Estate Sales and Acquisitions
• Commercial Real Estate Development
• Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals
• Family Office and Closely Held Business Group

Education

• Cornell Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1976)
• Georgetown University (A.B. in Political Science, summa cum laude, 1973)

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1978
• Connecticut, 1976

Professional Organizations

• Connecticut Bar Association
• Florida Bar Association
• American Bar Association, Environment, Energy & Resources Section; Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
• Environmental Professionals' Organization of Connecticut

Professional Recognition

• Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2013
• The Best Lawyers in America, 2005 - Present
• Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated

Civic and Philanthropic Activity

• Bradyssmile.org, 501(c)(3) organization

News & Press Releases

• 29 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® in Connecticut for 2023
• Stamford Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™
• 18 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Top Lawyers in Fairfield County, Connecticut in 2021
• 35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch
• 24 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Connecticut’s Best Lawyers
• 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America
• 32 Cummings & Lockwood LLC Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers® List
• 21 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2016
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2015