Richard J. Traub

Andrew has extensive experience in commercial real estate advising real estate investors, funds, finance companies, sponsors and operating companies on private equity capital raising, finance (including preferred equity and mezzanine), investment and development of commercial real estate. He also advises on the formation of joint ventures to own, operate, develop and finance global real estate. He regularly represents lenders with participations, modifications, originations and workouts of co...

Matthew R. Carter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Matthew R. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew R. Carter since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew R. Carter is held by other lawyers.

Jim Hitzeman focuses his practice on estate and trust litigation, representing a wide range of clients, including corporate fiduciaries and charities. He has handled will and trust contests, construction actions, trust reformations, citations, actions involving contracts to make a will, accounting actions, and charitable cy pres and equitable deviation matters, in addition to a host of cases involving breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Hitzeman has extensive experience dealing with family settleme...

Michael Sheehan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Sheehan since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Sheehan is held by other lawyers.

Megan New is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Megan practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Megan New since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Megan New is held by other lawyers.

As a founding partner of Barack Ferrazzano, Peter brings his personal success and experience in business to his corporate law practice. Peter’s clients appreciate his deep understanding of them and their businesses and industries, and view Peter as a trusted business adviser as well as their go to legal counsel to get deals done. Peter is a Senior Partner in the firm’s Corporate & Securities and Luxury groups. His practice focuses on corporate and securities law with an emphas...

Amy M. Gordon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Amy M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Amy M. Gordon since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amy M. Gordon is held by other lawyers.

Gary Gassman focuses his practice in the areas of insurance coverage counseling and litigation and is co-chair of the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group. For more than 20 years, his practice has been concentrated on management liability including directors and officers and entity liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, and various types of professional liability and commercial general liability coverage. He also has significant reinsurance experience. G...

Laurie Levin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Laurie practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie Levin since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laurie Levin is held by other lawyers.

Dennis J. Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Dennis J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis J. Kelly since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dennis J. Kelly is held by other lawyers.