Dane Carey is a litigation attorney focused on complex real estate and property-related disputes across Michigan. His practice centers on cases involving riparian rights, easement issues, private and public plat dedications, dock disputes, and other land use conflicts—matters where precision, strategy, and a deep understanding of property law are critical.

He represents clients in state and federal courts, handling disputes at the trial and appellate levels. Dane’s practice specializes in complex property disputes where legal rights are shaped by history, land use, and technical evidence. His approach combines litigation strategy, command of complex property law principles, and a detailed analysis of survey data, title records, and historic land use—bringing clarity to issues that are often anything but straightforward.

What distinguishes Dane’s practice is his experience beyond traditional litigation. In addition to his legal work, he serves as Legal Counsel, Deputy Finance Director, and Board Member for The Brook Retirement Communities, where he is directly involved in operational, financial, and governance decisions. This dual perspective allows him to advise clients not only on legal outcomes, but on practical risk, business implications, and long-term strategy.

Dane earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law and an MBA, with honors, from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business.

He was named a “Rising Star” by Michigan Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to a small percentage of attorneys in the state.

Dane is originally from Northern Michigan and maintains strong ties to the region.