Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Real Estate Law

Tim Breems is an associate in the Paul Hastings Real Estate practice and is based in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. Breems represents real estate developers, financial institutions, private equity funds, public companies, and other clients in connection with all aspects of complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development of commercial real estate. He has experience with commercial real estate projects of all types, including office, retail,...

Danielle N. Stanciel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Danielle N., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Curtis provides practical legal solutions for a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, helping clients navigate regulatory frameworks and structure deals effectively. He works closely with clients to draft and review contracts, secure investments, ensure compliance, and resolve legal issues—all with the aim of achieving client goals. Curtis has experience working with clients on a range of entrepreneurial legal matters, including zoning law, business regulations, and contr...

Lauren focuses her practice on a wide range of commercial real estate and related transactions. She provides clients with practical, meticulous, and thoughtful guidance, working diligently to achieve client goals and ensure transactions move seamlessly from kick-off through closing. Lauren represents private and institutional investors, including publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), in single-asset and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, financing and leasing matters fo...

Liz L. Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Liz L., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Liz L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristi Mankowske focuses her practice on corporate and transactional matters, particularly in real estate. She represents owners, developers, investment firms, borrowers and lenders in purchase, sale, financing and development of commercial real estate. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/kristi-mankowske/

Tyler Washington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Tyler, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tyler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John C. McDonnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. John C., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, financings, leasing, development and joint ventures. He has represented private equity sponsors, real estate investment trusts, developers, capital providers and other institutional and non-institutional investors in numerous sophisticated transactions across asset classes, including hotels, mixed-use projects, office and medical office buildings, multifamily residential complexes, m...

Jeffrey M. Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jeffrey M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Euna offers clients guidance on a broad spectrum of complex commercial real estate and related transactions. She works diligently and efficiently with clients to pinpoint, discuss, and address material business and legal issues, all with the objective of achieving the clients' specific goals. Euna’s practice includes representing a wide range of clients in complex real estate transactions, including asset and portfolio acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, management agreements, sale-lea...

From deal structuring to closing, Dave takes a detailed and deal-driven approach to successfully achieve client goals across a broad scope of complex commercial real estate and finance transactions. Dave has a wide breadth of experience across commercial transactions involving single-asset and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and lending. He has represented real estate investment trusts (REITs), corporations, commercial and investment banks, and other real estate investors an...

Jason R. Gorczynski structures, negotiates and closes real estate deals to bolster his clients' bottom lines. A recognized leader in real estate law and in sports law, Jason takes a business-first, practical approach to his law practice, making sure that transactions support his clients’ business goals and position them for future success.

Alec Kraus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alec, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alec is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Annie Xie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Annie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan counsels clients in a wide spectrum of commercial real estate transactions. Whatever the matter, he is committed to analyzing and resolving legal issues that arise in complex transactions and achieving client goals. Jonathan’s broad practice includes the sale, acquisition, development, financing management, and leasing of various types of commercial real estate properties for a variety of different public and private clients, including investment trusts (REITs), corporations, j...