Michelle Tegels-Giegling

Michelle Tegels-Giegling is a seasoned legal and real estate professional with extensive experience as a paralegal and in closing operations. Currently serving as a Sr. Paralegal at Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. since August 2023, Michelle previously held the position of Director of Title and Closing Operations at Amherst Holdings, where management of a team of 20 real estate professionals facilitated up to 1200 transactions monthly across 20 states. Michelle's expertise includes lifecycle guidance on commercial property portfolios, closing procedures, and document management, developed through progressive roles in various legal and real estate firms since the late 1980s. Education credentials include an Associate's degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Iowa Lakes Community College.