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Real Estate is a core practice at Katten, whose more than 120 attorneys across the firm’s 14 offices worldwide have significant experience orchestrating complex transactions on behalf of lenders, developers, operators, owners and investors of all classes. With our diversity and depth in both the equity and debt finance areas, we are looked to by our clients to bring real-time market data to each side of the equation as to what the current trends are in the real estate industry and what is considered “market” in sophisticated real estate transactions and negotiations.

The Chicago office, with 30 real estate lawyers, is a key component of Katten’s highly regarded Real Estate practice. We find creative and practical solutions for the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, operation, restructuring and disposition of all types of real estate on a national basis. In addition, many of our attorneys have particular experience in the negotiation, structuring and documentation of private equity investments and joint ventures. Chicago-based partners have assisted in closing billions of dollars of transactions over the past 12 months, employing a multidisciplinary approach that includes Katten bankruptcy, tax, litigation, corporate, securities and public finance professionals working together, as appropriate, to achieve our clients’ goals.

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Real Estate - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Katten has a prominent department representing owners, developers, lenders and investors on complex transactional matters, such as joint venture and loan negotiations. The team is skilled at handling high-profile real estate developments, both regionally and nationally, and also offers notable expertise in construction finance.

Work Highlights

  • Katten represented Kase Development Group in the formation of a joint venture with Catalyst Community Development to develop a 321-unit multifamily apartment building and 585-space parking structure in the midtown area of Fort Myers, Florida.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alvin Katz
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Alvin Katz
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Alvin Katz advises real estate developers and asset managers on matters such as financings, investments and joint ventures. He is active on residential, mixed-use and hospitality property development.

Alvin is well-regarded in the marketplace.

He is one of the most intelligent, personable and commercially savvy attorneys.

David Dlugie
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David Dlugie
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David Dlugie is head of the firm's Midwest real estate practice. He works with banks and other lenders on a wide range of real estate investments, including in the hospitality sector.

He has incredible knowledge and perspective.

David is terrific.

David is technically a fantastic lawyer and also a very practical one.

Mark C Simon
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Mark C Simon
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Mark Simon represents real estate investors and financial institutions in the financing of real estate deals. He is singled out for his work on loan origination and joint venture arrangements.

Mark’s keen commercial awareness allows him to anticipate potential issues and concerns before they arise, ensuring that his clients are always well-prepared.

Jason Gorczynski
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Jason Gorczynski
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Jason Gorczynski is skilled in representing clients on land development projects and various real estate transactions, including investments, joint ventures and financings.

He is very detail-oriented.

Jason is incredibly responsive and has extensive industry knowledge.

He is able to explain legal concepts in plain language.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

Alvin Katz
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Alvin Katz
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Band 1
David Dlugie
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David Dlugie
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Band 2
Mark C Simon
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Mark C Simon
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Band 3
Jason Gorczynski
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Jason Gorczynski
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Band 4