Michelle Marie Axon

Michelle Axon is a real estate attorney who handles lease transactions as well as real property acquisitions and financings. She navigates all facets of lease transactions, including counseling owners of New York City landmarks and helping major brands, national restaurant chains and small businesses open their first locations.

Drawing on personal experience as a small-business owner, Michelle understands the commercial concerns and time pressures her clients face. She brings a commercial focus and sense of urgency to close deals quickly and favorably. Whether she’s drafting complex legal documents or negotiating on her clients’ behalf, Michelle remains focused on the ultimate objectives. Highly organized, collegial and meticulous, she is appreciated by clients and colleagues for her efficient solutions and affable personality.

When clients need answers or a deal to close, Michelle’s practical commercial sense and collaborative approach help them reach their goals. She is a good steward of her clients’ time and resources who keeps transactional objectives and the bottom line front and center.

Before she joined Davis+Gilbert, Michelle practiced at Cleary Gottlieb, where she worked on lender-side finance transactions. She is actively involved in pro bono matters and participates in Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts pro bono clinics.