Michelle Reid is a member of Bricker Graydon's Real Estate Practice Group. Focusing most of her career on representing developers and lenders of all sizes, she advises on the acquisition, financing, ownership, development, leasing, and sale of multi-family, retail, office, and industrial properties.  She is also experienced in analyzing surveys, reviewing title documents and skillfully negotiating with title agents to mitigate client risk.

Michelle independently handles the preparation and negotiation of diverse real estate development documents, including purchase and sale agreements, easements, reciprocal easement agreements, declarations of restrictions, covenants, closing documents, escrow agreements and letters, loan documents, and local law opinions. She plays a crucial role in advising on residential, mixed-use, and commercial condominiums in OH and KY. Additionally, she efficiently counsels landlords and tenants on the intricacies of residential, retail, office, and industrial leases, including ground leases.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude (2013)

University of Louisville, B.A. Economics; Minor, Political Science, summa cum laude (2010)

Distinctions

Rising Star, Super Lawyers^®, part of Thomson Reuters^® (2023)

Next Generation Leader Award – Professional Services from NKY Chamber of Commerce (2022)

Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” – Real Estate Law (2025)

Professional Activities

Member, Board of Adjustments, City of Crestview Hills (August 2024 - Present)

Member, Small Business Incentive Committee,  City of Crestview Hills (August 2024 - Present)

Spring 2024 Participant, Kenton County KY’s Accelerate Program

Class of 2024, Leadership Northern Kentucky, NKY Chamber of Commerce

Member, Commercial Real Estate Women Cincinnati (2021–2023)

Summer Supervisor, UC College of Law Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic (Jun 2019–June 2023)

Director, Gateway Foundation – Gateway Community and Technical College (2018–2024)

Member, Cincinnati Bar Association (Jan 2014–Present)

Member, Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Jan 2014–Present)

Resource Centers

Michelle is the wife of a Cincinnati Westsider who gifted her a Bengals jersey with her new last name shortly after they were married. They are proud parents to three children and reside in Northern Kentucky. In her spare time Michelle participates in CrossFit and swims.