Top best Real Estate Lawyers Near me in ZIP 60606

ProfileExperienced transactional attorney with a practice focused primarily on advanced planning for family offices. Representative domestic and international matters include: corporate governance, structuring, taxation, and alternative investment opportunities (including real property, private equity and debt, venture capital, and hedge funds).. Career Highlights• A frequent speaker on topics pertaining to real estate and title insurance, Nicholas is the only lawyer in Illinois to serve on the drafting committee for both of the prevailing residential real estate forms in our market (the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 7.0 and the Chicago Association of REALTOR® forms• One of just 101 title professionals nationally to hold the American Land Title Association’s highest designation (the “National Title Professional” or “NTP”)• Prior to law school, spent his early career working in public relations, government affairs, and politics for national political leaders. Educational Highlights• Holds two (2) law degrees from Loyola University Chicago, including an LL.M. in Business & Corporate Governance Law where he wrote a master’s thesis that analyzed the economic and legal environments that gave rise to the financial collapse in the United States in 2007 and 2008• Holds two (2) degrees from the University of Notre Dame, including an undergraduate degree that was earned in just three (3) years and a graduate business degree from the Mendoza College of Business. BiographyA problem-solver at his core, Nicholas has developed a reputation among his clients as being able to manage most any challenge – often becoming a quarterback of sorts for affluent families with complex legal issues.     While himself adept with real estate matters and a thought leader in his practice area, Nicholas’ best skill is often managing outside resources at moments of urgent need.

Legal Experience. Jeffrey Marks is one of the leading real estate attorneys in the Chicago area with more than a decade of experience. His practice stretches throughout the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties and focuses on representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate including sophisticated real estate investors and developers. Mr. Marks has given over 150 presentations to realtors throughout Chicago and its suburbs and is one of the most sought-after speakers in his field.. Jeffrey and his dedicated team of three real estate paralegals are prepared to help in any aspect of a real estate transaction including but not limited to buying and selling homes, drafting and negotiating leases, homeowner association issues, commercial transactions and title claims.. Education. Jeffrey graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois in 2006, making law his second career after spending 10 years as a video game designer and producer.. Awards and Honors. Jeffrey was named a rising star by his peers in the area of real estate law and was named a SuperLawyer by his peers in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Mr. Marks has garnered excellent online reviews by both realtors and clients. Jeffrey Marks has a perfect 10/10 rating on AVVO.. Please call Jeffrey Marks anytime to set up a meeting for a free consulation. Jeffrey will meet you at his offices in Chicago or the suburbs. Remember, Jeffrey Marks never charges for a consultation.

George J. Relias has extensive experience in corporate real estate matters involving large fortune 500 firms. His experience ranges from managing tax appeal work for national clients to managing and administering multi-site portfolios.. Prior to forming Relias & Tsonis, LLC, Mr. Relias was of Counsel with the Enterprise Law Group, LLP and a partner with Fisk Kart Katz and Regan, Ltd. He was involved with all aspects of real estate tax appeals and assessment law. He has helped help reduce the tax liabilities for most asset classes, including retail, industrial, office, hotels and multi-family properties.. Previously, Mr. Relias served as Vice President for NAI Hiffman Asset Management. He managed the property accounting and reporting for a 2.5 million square foot portfolio that included such Chicago landmarks as the Wrigley, Inland Steel and Marquette buildings.. Mr. Relias held the position of Midwest Director of Portfolio Management and Lease Administration for CB Richard Ellis. His responsibilities included administering the worldwide lease portfolio for American Express. Furthermore, he was responsible for developing and implementing service delivery solutions and performance measures for corporate clients. He worked with clients such as Ford Motors and Continental Airlines.. Mr. Relias has been very active in applying technology to the real estate field. He helped develop a management tool to help corporations track, plan and monitor their real estate obligations including real property tax assessment and critical appeal information. These technology tools were implemented and used by SBC/Ameritech, Chrysler, CenturyLink (formerly Qwest Communications) and United Healthcare, among others.. Mr. Relias is a licensed Managing Real Estate Broker as well as a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors, Chicago Bar Association and Hellenic Bar Association. He received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago lawyer who focuses primarily on real estate and business law.. In real estate, I have experience representing buyers and sellers, lessors and lessees, in all phases of real estate transactions.  I also handle disputes arising under landlord-tenant law, condominium law, and foreclosures.. In business, I provide counsel to start-up businesses in business formation and transactions, such as the formation of LLCs, LLPs, and S-Corporations, and the structuring of partnership agreements, employment agreements, and business contracts of all sorts.

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