Michael L. Lapin. Esq.

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Michael Lapin, Esq.

 

Michael L. Lapin received his BA and JD degrees from the University of Illinois. Thereafter he served in the United States Army, leaving active duty as a Captain and Assistant Staff Judge Advocate.

He has practiced law in the states of California and Illinois, and he has owned and managed as a general partner more than 1.5 million square feet of retail and commercial property over the past 30 years. His numerous responsibilities included operational oversight of all properties, negotiation of leases, management of on-site staff, negotiations with lenders, and interface with all pertinent political authorities.

In Spring of 1999 Mr. Lapin was retained as manager of Orange County MCAS El Toro Master Development Program; this immense project was undertaken by the County to evaluate the acquisition of the large Marine air station at El Toro for use as a commercial airport. The approximate annual budget overseen by Mr. Lapin was $10 million. This position involved the supervision of County planning staff, consulting companies, attorneys, as well as the interfacing with federal agencies, including Dept. of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps, FAA and HUD.

He was a member of the Orange County Airport Commission for 12 years, having twice served as its chairman. He also served as chairman of the Orange County Public Financing Advisory Committee.