Overview
With his unique blend of legal acumen and financial insight—honed through more than a decade of legal practice and roles at prominent financial institutions—Zachary helps clients navigate the acquisition, financing, and disposition of commercial real estate, as well as general corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, business development, family business transactions, and corporate governance. Zachary has deep experience in client relationship management and transaction execution, including matters ranging from routine transactions to dealings involving millions of dollars. He is particularly adept at serving clients in the construction industry, where he provides tactical counsel on operational efficiency, scalability, succession planning, and enterprise value creation. His experience includes supporting commercial real estate and corporate agreements valued at over $100 million for institutional and private lenders and borrowers, including construction financing and development projects.
Dedicated and results-driven, Zachary grounds his approach in understanding each client’s goals and delivering practical, business-minded solutions aligned with their objectives. By combining legal strategy with financial insight, he provides comprehensive guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Zachary Hicks is an Associate practicing in Butzel’s Troy office. Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience at a major financial institution, where he further enhanced his deal structuring acumen while becoming proficient with complex commercial client portfolios. He received his juris doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, where he concentrated in Strategic Management and Corporate Finance. He also earned an Honors Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, with a focus on Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship.
Primary Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy, M.B.A.
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Honors Bachelor of Commerce
Admissions
- Michigan
Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan – Business Law and Young Lawyers Sections
- Detroit Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Alliance of Mergers & Acquisitions Advisors (AM&AA)
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law – Dean’s List, Fall 2016; Book Award Recipient, Immigration Law Clinic
Community & Professional
Detroit Bar Association Virtual Law Clinic - Pro Bono Volunteer, November 2020 - June 2021
