Michael Yellin
Member
Cole Schotz P.C.
Michael R. Yellin, Esq. is a seasoned commercial litigator with an expansive complex commercial litigation practice. With a client base that includes private equity firms, hedge funds, real estate opportunity funds, property owners, and developers, Mr. Yellin has built a reputation for his exceptional ability to manage high-pressure litigation.
His expertise spans various complex legal challenges, including:
• High-Stakes Commercial Real Estate Litigation - Mr. Yellin regularly represents clients in critical real estate disputes, such as prosecuting and defending commercial and UCC foreclosures nationwide, addressing complex title issues, and resolving disputes that impact large-scale projects and investments. His primary focus is to minimize risk and protect clients’ financial interests, even in the most contentious matters.
• “Bet-the-Company” Litigation - Mr. Yellin is frequently sought after to provide counsel in high-stakes business litigation, where clients face existential threats, including shareholder disputes and contract breaches that jeopardize a company’s future. He is known for his ability to help clients mitigate immediate risks and secure the best possible outcome in these pivotal situations.
• Distressed Loan Workouts - With extensive experience in distressed loan situations, Mr. Yellin represents both lenders and borrowers in navigating complex workouts and restructurings. His approach prioritizes maximizing returns for clients while minimizing exposure and risk.
A trusted advisor and fierce advocate, Mr. Yellin’s focus is on guiding his clients through their most challenging situations inside and outside of the courtroom.
Mr. Yellin has spent his entire career with the firm and currently serves as a Deputy Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Over the years, Mr. Yellin has cultivated deep expertise, which allows him to provide clients with strategic, hands-on counsel in high-pressure legal matters that require swift, decisive action and a steady hand.
His expertise spans various complex legal challenges, including:
• High-Stakes Commercial Real Estate Litigation - Mr. Yellin regularly represents clients in critical real estate disputes, such as prosecuting and defending commercial and UCC foreclosures nationwide, addressing complex title issues, and resolving disputes that impact large-scale projects and investments. His primary focus is to minimize risk and protect clients’ financial interests, even in the most contentious matters.
• “Bet-the-Company” Litigation - Mr. Yellin is frequently sought after to provide counsel in high-stakes business litigation, where clients face existential threats, including shareholder disputes and contract breaches that jeopardize a company’s future. He is known for his ability to help clients mitigate immediate risks and secure the best possible outcome in these pivotal situations.
• Distressed Loan Workouts - With extensive experience in distressed loan situations, Mr. Yellin represents both lenders and borrowers in navigating complex workouts and restructurings. His approach prioritizes maximizing returns for clients while minimizing exposure and risk.
A trusted advisor and fierce advocate, Mr. Yellin’s focus is on guiding his clients through their most challenging situations inside and outside of the courtroom.
Mr. Yellin has spent his entire career with the firm and currently serves as a Deputy Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Over the years, Mr. Yellin has cultivated deep expertise, which allows him to provide clients with strategic, hands-on counsel in high-pressure legal matters that require swift, decisive action and a steady hand.