Marjorie M. Dixon

Marjorie M. Dixon is an Ann Arbor native, and attended both undergraduate and law school at the University of Michigan. She was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1990. Ms. Dixon began her practice in Grand Rapids, but heeded the irresistible draw of Ann Arbor and family, moving back to Ann Arbor to join Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick in 1994. 

Attorney Dixon is a partner with the firm, specializing in business and real estate law. In her real estate practice, she has assisted many clients in buying, selling, and financing commercial properties and homes. Ms. Dixon has developed expertise in both residential and commercial leasing. She has represented clients before municipalities, including the successful creation of an Industrial Development District. Her clients include manufacturing, technology, service and retail businesses, and developers of new projects. She is also pleased to regularly work with individuals buying or selling their home or vacation property, or investing in and leasing homes and apartments.

In her business practice, Attorney Dixon routinely assists with the formation of new businesses, including limited liability companies and corporations. She is experienced in drafting and reviewing business and employment contracts, representing established businesses (manufacturing, retail, technology, medical/professional and service), and addressing human resources issues. She has assisted numerous clients in the purchase or sale of a business.

She values the opportunity to work one-on-one with each client, to meet each client’s particular needs in a timely and efficient manner.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts with distinction, 1985, University of Michigan; Juris Doctor, (cum laude), 1990, University of Michigan Law School.

Professional and Civic Involvement:

  • Member of the Business Law Advisory Board for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • State Bar of Michigan (Member, Business and Real Estate Sections)
  • Washtenaw County Bar Association (Member, Business and Real Estate Sections)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association (Past Member)
  • Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (Memory Walk Committee 10+ years)
  • Member of Board of Trustees of Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor
  • Abbot Elementary School Volunteer (Work on School Improvement Team, Principal Transition Team, Co-chair of literacy night, Chair Run-A-Thon fundraiser)
  • Volunteer Consultant to other area non-profit organizations