Michael T. Fishman

Michael T. Fishman

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Greenberg Traurig

629 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Biography

Michael T. Fishman is Co-Chair of the firm's Chicago Real Estate Practice who focuses his practice on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation. His clients include institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs and financial institutions. Michael has worked to form domestic and cross-border real estate funds and joint ventures, and regularly represents lenders on real estate projects throughout the United States and globally. In addition, he has experience with mezzanine finance, mortgage finance, lease finance and loan defeasance transactions. Michael regularly advises clients with regard to the acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of multi-family, industrial, office, retail and hotel properties in the United States and globally.

Greenberg Traurig

629 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Spanish

  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1995
  • The Ohio State University, BA, graduated 1991

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

  • National Young Leadership Cabinet, United Jewish Communities - Member
  • Pension Real Estate Association - Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Member
  • Spanish
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
  • National Young Leadership Cabinet, United Jewish Communities - Member
  • Pension Real Estate Association - Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Member
  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1995
  • The Ohio State University, BA, graduated 1991

Client Testimonials

Michael Fishman understands our business and always has our best interest in mind. Michael has always been prompt in getting back to us and helped us resolve and tackle many issues over the years. I would certainly recommend him without hesitation.

I have worked with Michael for many years and he has moved from being an excellent transaction lawyer to being a counselor and facilitator. He is among the rare group of lawyers that gets deals done efficiently, rather than finding ways to stop transactions.

Kent Swanson (John Buck Company)

Chicago, IL

Few counselors are as available and accountable as Michael. His good humor and sensibilities are his trademarks, and they are equaled by his tenacity and loyalty. Michael is a winner on every level!

Stan Harrelson (Pinnacle Family of Companies)

Seattle, WA

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • PLC Which Lawyer?, 2009-2011
  • The Legal 500 United States, 2011
  • Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011 and 2012
  • Who's Who Legal, Real Estate, 2011-2012
  • Chambers USA Guide, 2005-2013
  • Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
  • The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013
  • Leading Lawyers Network, 2007-2014

Case History

Cases
  • Areas of Concentration
  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Joint ventures
  • Real estate finance
  • Private equity
  • Fund formation
  • Cross-border
  • Leasing
  • Development

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