Mike Wazlawek combines a pragmatic perspective with skilled legal analysis to provide clients with sound legal options. He counsels local, regional and national financial institutions regarding the legal challenges and opportunities presented by the financial services industry. Mike focuses his practice primarily on representing borrowers and lenders in the documentation and negotiation of a wide range of financing transactions. He handles construction financing, commercial real estate transactions, conventional asset-based loans, and commercial and industrial loans.
Mike also advises clients in connection with complex syndicated finance matters, both real estate and asset-based. Mike also advises his lending clients on tax credit and other public incentive based financing, including new market, low-income housing and state and federal tax credit projects. Mike takes a proactive approach to all transactions in which he is involved, working diligently to keep them moving forward in an efficient and timely manner.
Education
- DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1998)
- DePaul University (MBA, 1998)
- Collegio Mayor San Paulo - Madrid, Spain (1996)
- Westminster College (B.A., 1993)
- London School of Economics (1991)
Bar Admission
- Missouri, 1999
Professional Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar
Recognition
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for:
- Commercial Finance Law, 2026
- Banking and Finance Law, 2025-2026
