Caryn Hannapel
- Associate
I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every matter I handle, guided by a deep commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs, challenges and goals. I take the time to listen, ask thoughtful questions and dig into both the big and small details that matter most. By immersing myself in a client’s world, I uncover opportunities and perspectives they may not have considered so I can deliver thoughtful, tailored solutions. Whether handling real estate transactions or corporate matters, I approach each situation through a big-picture lens – gathering all relevant information and ensuring I fully understand the scope of the client’s needs before diving into creative and customized solutions to the more nuanced issues. I walk alongside my clients throughout the process so they feel informed, supported and empowered every step of the way. Helping people through both the best and most challenging times in their lives fuels my dedication to providing individualized, caring counsel. My practice is built on treating every client as a person, not a case file.
Caryn Hannapel is a transactionally focused attorney who provides strategic counsel to clients across a broad spectrum of real estate and corporate matters. Her practice spans commercial and residential transactions, commercial leasing, zoning and land-use issues, riparian and waterfront rights, easements and restrictions, entity formation and dissolution, mergers and acquisitions, and family-owned business matters. With experience touching a broad range of property and business-related matters, Caryn offers clients a uniquely comprehensive perspective.
Within her real estate practice, Caryn structures and negotiates documents essential to successful transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements and complex easement arrangements. She has supported individual property owners, businesses, developers and investors on matters ranging from residential closings to high-profile commercial projects – most recently, the sale of the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre. She regularly guides clients through the arduous due diligence process, including resolving title issues, reviewing survey and environmental reports, addressing complex zoning concerns and advising on waterfront and wetland issues.
