Michael J. ("Micky") Grindstaff is a partner in Shutts & Bowen's Orlando office and leader of its Real Estate Practice Group. Since 1982, Mr. Grindstaff's practice of law has been concentrated in the areas of real estate transactions, land use and development. He has handled numerous transactions involving the acquisition, zoning, permitting, development and sale of retail shopping centers, mixed-use developments, residential subdivisions, multi-family apartment complexes, office buildings and Development of Regional Impact (DRIs). In connection with such transactions, he has negotiated and prepared sophisticated acquisition, sale, lease, financing, easement and land use related documentation. In addition, Mr. Grindstaff has handled many real estate related litigation matters including condemnations, title disputes, ad valorem taxation disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, mortgage foreclosures, receiverships, and zoning and land use litigation. He has also been intensely involved in several comprehensive and substantial loan work-out matters, representing both developers and institutional lenders.
Civic Involvement
Mr. Grindstaff's civic involvement includes: Member of the University of Central Florida ("UCF") Board of Trustees (2008 - Present); Appointment by former Senator Mel Martinez as past statewide Chairman of the Federal Judicial Nominating Committee (three years); Current Member of Federal Judicial Nominating Committee (2006 - Present); Past Chairman and Member of the Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission (five years); Past Member of the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment; Past Trustee, Orlando Science Center (four years); Past Chairman and Current Director of the University of Central Florida Foundation (ten years); Past Director, University of Central Florida Athletic Association; Past Director, UCF Alumni Association; Past Chairman, President and Vice President of Executive Committee, UCF Golden Knights Club, Inc.; UCF Alumni Trustee (Lifetime Member).
Recognition
- Martindale Hubbell A-V Rated
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, selected for inclusion in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- The Best Lawyers in America®, selected for inclusion in Real Estate Law in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, selected for inclusion in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Florida Super Lawyers, selected for inclusion in Real Estate in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Orlando Magazine's Lawyers of Distinction, 2006
- Orlando's Best Lawyers, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Education
- Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, J. D., cum laude, 1982
- University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., 1978
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- Georgia Bar
Affiliations
- University of Central Florida Board of Trustees, current Member
- Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, Past Statewide Chairman, current Member
- Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission, past Chairman
- Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment, past Member
- Orlando Science Center, past Trustee
- University of Central Florida Foundation, Past Chairman
- University of Central Florida Athletic Association, Past Director
- UCF Alumni Association, past Director
- UCF Golden Knights Club, Inc.; Past Chairman, President and Vice President
- UCF Alumni; Trustee, Lifetime Member
