Norman Hyman, Of Counsel Phone: 248.205.2762 Practice Areas: |
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Experience/Honors Mr. Hyman represents a broad spectrum of developer and user clients in matters of zoning and land use planning, and has participated in numerous environmental and zoning cases in Michigan courts, including several cases before the Michigan Supreme Court. In addition to his experience in land use and zoning issues, Mr. Hyman has represented homeowners’ associations and has served as special counsel to several municipalities on matters of zoning and land use. Mr. Hyman has been listed numerous times in the “Best Lawyers in America,” and is currently a “Michigan Super Lawyer.” Professional Memberships Mr. Hyman is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Sections of Real Property and Public Corporation Law and has served on the Committee on Zoning and Land Use since 1975. He is also a member of the American Bar Association’s Section of State and Local Government Law, and serves on its Committee on Land Use, Planning and Zoning. Mr. Hyman was a member of the Urban Land Institute for 30 years, serving on the Development Regulations Council between 1985 and 2000. Mr. Hyman is also a member of the American Planning Association, the Michigan Association of Planning, andthe Legal Action Network for Development Strategies. Mr. Hyman serves as Special Counsel on the Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan and on the Legislative Affairs Committee, as well as serving on the board of directors of the Michigan Association of Home Builders, its Legislative Committee, and its Legal Action Committee. Published Articles/Seminars Mr. Hyman is a frequent guest panel member in bar association-sponsored seminars on trial practice, and has published several articles on zoning and land use. Education Mr. Hyman received his B.A. from Wayne State University in 1954, graduating with High Distinction. In 1957 he received his J.D. cum laude from Harvard University Law School. |
