Michael J. Gabovitch concentrates his practice in business transactions, government practice and real estate. His real estate experience spans the entire spectrum of representation - from individual home buyers and sellers to the nation's largest retail real estate developer. Mr. Gabovitch has worked on both sides of governmental regulatory matters, representing clients appearing before state and local agencies and providing representation to governmental entities, including the Marion County Election Board and the Indiana Gaming Commission. He is a past chair of the Indianapolis Bar Association Government Practice Section. Mr. Gabovitch has unparalleled experience in urban redevelopment projects on behalf of governmental entities, including both commercial and residential redevelopment of blighted areas, from the initial offering of the property for public bid, through negotiations for developer commitments and governmental incentives to closing.

Mr. Gabovitch serves as a volunteer for many local charitable organizations, including a free legal clinic for the indigent, a youth offender diversion program, and a mentoring program for students lacking a positive male role model. Mr. Gabovitch also participates in the Big Brothers program and serves as Chairman of the Board of an international adoption agency.

Mr. Gabovitch received his B.A. degree, with distinction, in 1983 from Indiana University (Phi Beta Kappa). He earned his J.D. in 1986 from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis where he served as an editor of the Indiana Law Review. Mr. Gabovitch can be reached via e-mail at mgabovitch@katzkorin.com.