Real Estate

We have handled the full range of real estate matters, from the smallest projects to multimillion-dollar deals. The list below only scratches the surface of our diverse capabilities:

Real estate development –Land acquisition, development agreements, subdivision and planned area developments, slum clearance and redevelopment, airport expansion, sewer and water projects, new landfills, road construction

Construction law – Construction contracts, design professional contracts, bidding, bid protests, subcontractor disputes, mechanic’s liens, construction defect litigation

Planning and zoning – rezoning, zoning appeals, platting and permitting, special use permits, variances, ordinance drafting

Commercial property transactions – real property sales and acquisitions, financing, commercial lease agreements

Real estate litigation and property disputes  breach of contract, title defects, adverse possession, deed restrictions, eminent domain (public taking), easements, right-of-way, lease disputes

Loan workouts and foreclosures  trustee sales, repossession, prosecution of deficiency lawsuits, short sales

Governmental entity services  public works projects, acquisition, annexation, condemnation, intergovernmental agreements, private contractor agreements

Homeowner association (HOA) and commercial owner association law – incorporation and organization, restrictive covenants (CC&R’s), assessments

Foreclosure issues – liability analysis, application of anti-deficiency statutes, defense of post-foreclosure deficiency lawsuits

Commercial and residential evictions  forcible detainer actions, eviction notices, lawsuits

For more information, please email us or call (312) 917-1880.  We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.