George A. Contis
AssociateatGiarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
Troy, MI
Practicing business in Troy since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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George A. Contis is an associate based in Troy, MI. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Real Estate. George has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Troy, MI
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Business · Construction · Real Estate
- Handles Business, Construction, and Real Estate matters from Troy, MI.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About George A. Contis: George A. Contis is an associate based in Troy, MI. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Real Estate. George has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
George A. Contis represents clients in Troy, Michigan across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About George A. Contis
Mr. Contis is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Practice Group, and Real Estate Practice Group. Mr. Contis concentrates his practice in the areas of, real estate acquisition and development, construction, mortgage and end-loan lending, participation loans, commercial and industrial leasing for landlords and tenants (including master leases, ground leases and subleases) and business planning.
Mr. Contis regularly works with lenders, owners and court appointed receivers in the sale of distressed office, commercial and industrial properties and manufactured home communities. He represented LA Fitness International and negotiated leases on its behalf for the establishment of its first six fitness facilities in Southeastern Michigan.
Mr. Contis earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982 and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Detroit in 1985. While at the University of Detroit, Mr. Contis participated in several local and national Moot Court competitions and was selected for membership to the Order of Barristers.
His publications include: Tax Aspects of Divorce in Michigan, Michigan Tax Law Journal, 1984; Bring a Weapon to School, Get Expelled 370 Laches 8, Nov. 1996; and Year End Planning Considerations for 1031 Exchanges, Bar Briefs, December 2000.
Mr. Contis has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability.
Distinctions
Peer Reviewed
top lawyer: 2016
News / blog
GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026
Sep 10, 2025 Adam Levitsky, Alexander Lebedinski, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Courtney Q. Moore, David Occhiuto, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Samantha Faulkner, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton
GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026GMH is proud to announce that numerous attorneys from our Troy office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America . These honors...
26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers
Aug 29, 2024 Adam Levitsky, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton
26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients and Ones to Watch in America August 29, 2024 -- Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of...
21 GMH Attorneys named to 2024 Best Lawyers List
Aug 29, 2023 Adam Levitsky, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Keela Johnson, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton
21 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. lawyers named to 2024 Best Lawyers list. Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named the following lawyers from Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton as The Best Lawyers in...
George Contis, Shareholder at GMH
Dec 19, 2016 Firm News, George A. Contis
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that George Contis is now a shareholder with the firm. Mr. Contis concentrates his practice in the areas of, real estate acquisition and development, construction, mortgage and end-loan lending,...
Credentials
Education
University of Detroit
J.D. · 1985
University of Pittsburgh
B.A. · 1982
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1986 · ACTIVE
Michigan
1985 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Memberships •State Bar of Michigan •Macomb County Bar Association
membership
Locations
Office locations
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
Tenth Floor Columbia Center, 101 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084-5280
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does George A. Contis practice?
George A. Contis focuses on Business, Construction, and Real Estate.
Where is George A. Contis located?
George A. Contis primarily serves clients in Troy, Michigan, with an office at Tenth Floor Columbia Center, 101 West Big Beaver Road.
How experienced is George A. Contis?
George A. Contis has 41 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1985.
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