Hebba Aref, Business Attorney in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI
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Hebba Aref is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business.
- Based in
- Detroit, MICHIGAN
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business
- Handles Business matters from Detroit, MICHIGAN.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).
About Hebba Aref: Hebba Aref is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Hebba Aref
Hebba concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Hebba handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Detroit, Michigan
Hebba takes business matters in Detroit, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hebba agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Hebba Aref — Attorney of Michigan business experience
Hebba Aref is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business.
Ms. Aref represents financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiating and documenting of loan transactions, including syndicated loans, bilateral loans, subordinated loans and participations. She also has experience assisting corporate clients, including private equity firms, with borrowing and re-financing transactions, including secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based lending facilities, leveraged lending facilities, mezzanine financings, project financings, aircraft financings, acquisition financings, and lease financings.
Working with Hebba on a business matter
Ms. Aref represents financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiating and documenting of loan transactions, including syndicated loans, bilateral loans, subordinated loans and participations. She also has experience assisting corporate clients, including private equity firms, with borrowing and re-financing transactions, including secured and…
Who Hebba represents
Hebba reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Detroit and the surrounding Michigan area.
Credentials
Hebba Aref's legal education and bar admissions
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 2006
University of Michigan – Dearborn
B.A.
Hebba studied at J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in University of Michigan – Dearborn.
Law school and academic background
Hebba completed J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in University of Michigan – Dearborn. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Hebba runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Hebba Aref
Hebba has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).
Locations
Hebba Aref's office in Detroit
Hebba's primary office is at 1901 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48226. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Hebba Aref — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Hebba usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Hebba charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hebba's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Hebba will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Detroit, Michigan
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Hebba
Hebba discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Hebba confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Hebba's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hebba Aref
How much does it cost to hire Hebba for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Hebba walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Hebba offer a free consultation?
Hebba charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hebba's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Hebba's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Michigan typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Hebba gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Hebba take my case if I'm outside Detroit?
Hebba is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Hebba will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Hebba?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Hebba will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Hebba accepting new business clients right now?
Hebba's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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