Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Real Estate Law
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Matthew Allee focuses his practice on land use and zoning matters, including land use entitlements, development incentives, and zoning and concurrency issues. Matthew has experience representing property owners, developers, and business owners in obtaining land use approvals, including administrative adjustments, special uses, variations, and map amendments before municipal plan commissions, planning departments, zoning board of appeals, zoning committees, and community groups and organizatio...
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...
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,...
Ashley M. Montalbano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ashley M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kimberly focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, and real estate financing. Kimberly previously served as counsel for a mortgage company, where she advised the business on the interpretation, application, and compliance of applicable regulatory requirements, as well as identifying and managing potential risks.
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.
Jim is a member of the Real Estate Tax practice, specializing in representing and litigating on behalf of commercial, industrial, multifamily, and residential property owners across the nation. He focuses on appealing and reducing property tax assessments to ensure favorable outcomes for his clients. Prior to joining private practice, Jim served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Circuit Court of Cook County. More recently, he worked for the Honorable Thomas Mulroy, Commercial Calendar Section, c...
Paige M. Krause is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Paige M., 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 Paige M. 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.
Daniel Elrod is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Aaron May is respected by clients for his ability to distill complex, high-stakes real estate issues into clear, actionable strategies. Known for his sharp analysis and practical approach, Aaron brings a rare combination of breadth and depth to his practice. High-net-worth real estate investors, developers, operators and lenders rely on him for guidance in structuring sophisticated, tax-efficient transactions across a wide range of asset classes and deal types. As Vice Chair of the firm&rsquo...
Solomon represents clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, providing thorough and client-centered service. Solomon concentrates his practice on the acquisition and disposition, leasing, development, and financing of a wide variety of commercial real estate. During law school, Solomon interned for a real estate startup and represented small business owners as a student attorney in the Community Enterprise Clinic. Prior to law school, Solomon worked for a multifamily de...
Audra represents clients in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. She is thorough and efficient in fulfilling her clients’ objectives. Audra’s experience includes representing private and institutional investors, developers, banks, and owners in the acquisition, disposition, and development of all asset classes of real estate. She has experience in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, conducting in-depth title and survey reviews, and handling closi...
Margaret Gienko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Margaret, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Keyon Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Keyon, 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 Keyon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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