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Our attorneys are experienced in all phases of commercial real estate law. We have helped numerous business clients in the purchase or sale of commercial properties including office condominiums, industrial facilities, and multi-unit residential buildings throughout the Chicagoland area. Our representation includes the negotiating and drafting of Letters of Agreement, Offers to Purchase or Sell, Attorney Modification Letters, and all other documentation needed in such transactions. We are familiar with tax proration mechanisms and utilize these and other customarily negotiated items to the advantage of our clients.We also negotiate commercial lease transactions in Chicago, in Cook County, and in the surrounding counties. We are familiar with common area maintenance and real estate tax issues in such leases and use our knowledge for the benefit of our clients.
We also represent clients involved in litigation on matters related to commercial real estate. These include disputes over construction, title, lease amendment or termination, and code compliance issues.
Real estate related issues are critically important to our clients; we keep current on all changes in laws, rules, and regulations affecting this important area.
Representative Matters by Our Firm
- Representation of Seller in sale of multi unit residential building in Chicago.
- Conversion of apartment building to condominium form of ownership.
- Representation of tenant/buyer in purchase of 40,000 square foot condo office building in Chicago suburb.
- Lease negotiations on behalf of tenant for Loop (Chicago) office space.
- Negotiations on behalf of industrial building buyer, with representatives of O'Hare Modernization Project, for reimbursement of money costs in excess of $400,000.
- Representation of seller in sale of USDA building in Chicago.
- Litigation on behalf of real estate owner to clear cloud on title based upon fraudulent deed.
- Claim negotiations on behalf of commercial property owner against title company which failed to identify easement. (Obtained monetary award for diminished value of property)
- Representation of shopping center owner on matters related to various commercial leases.