Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Real Estate Law

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...

Jacqueline Romo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jacqueline, 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 Jacqueline 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.

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.

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.

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.

Daniel J. Elrod is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Daniel J., 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 J. 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.

Scott A. Schonfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Scott A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

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.

Elizabeth facilitates commercial real estate leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and loans. She diligently works with clients to efficiently shepherd transactions from start to finish. Elizabeth concentrates her practice on real estate and land use. She has experience in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions of various asset types nationwide. Additionally, Elizabeth has worked on lender-side financing for acquisition loans and ...