MATTHEW W. FRANK

With over two decades of legal experience, Matthew Frank focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and general corporate counsel. Known for his strategic thinking and practical approach, Matthew represents business owners, investors, and management teams in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex business and real estate deals.

Matthew routinely advises clients through asset and stock sales, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions. He is particularly adept at navigating transactions involving closely held businesses, where practical experience and sound judgment are key to closing deals efficiently and protecting client interests.

In addition to transactional work, Matthew serves as outside general counsel to a variety of privately held companies, providing guidance on corporate governance, shareholder matters, contract negotiation, and strategic planning. His background in bankruptcy and commercial litigation further enhances his ability to assess risk, resolve disputes, and deliver pragmatic solutions to business challenges.

Clients appreciate Matthew’s responsiveness, clarity, and unwavering commitment to helping them achieve their goals. Whether guiding a company through its first acquisition or overseeing a portfolio real estate transaction, he brings insight, diligence, and a steady hand to every matter.

Outside the office, Matthew enjoys traveling with his wife and young daughter, running long distances, and hiking. He has completed multiple half marathons and values the clarity and discipline that come from endurance training—traits he also brings to his legal practice.

Crain’s Detroit Business recognized Matthew W. Frank as one of its Notable M&A Dealmakers, an honor awarded to experienced attorneys and executives who lead complex merger and acquisition transactions across the country and around the world. Honorees collectively have overseen billions of dollars in transactions, ranging from private equity roll-ups to major expansions and exits.

DBusiness magazine recognized Mr. Frank as a 2025 and 2026 DBusiness Top Lawyer for his work in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He was also selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2025 Go To Lawyer for his work in Business Litigation.

Mr. Frank maintains a 10.0 Superb Top Attorney rating with Martindale-Avvo. He was recognized for his work in Bankruptcy Law in 2018 by Lawyers of Distinction and was selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Recently completed representing a client appointed as a State Court Receiver over two large corporations which resulted in the successful sale of both businesses and several parcels of real estate through state court receivership actions.

Represented a creditor of an insolvent kayak company, retrieving 4 rail cars and over 600,000 pounds of raw materials.

Represented a steel supplier in recovering an unsecured claim in an ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Why AI Will Not Replace Lawyers; Michigan Lawyers Weekly

The Risks of AI-Generated Contracts: What Business Owners Need to Know; Commentator

The Danger of Outdated Buy-Sell Agreements (And How to Fix Them); Commentator

5 Red Flags That Can Derail a Business Sale – Even When You Think You Have the Upper Hand; Commentator