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Taft

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

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Taft’s real estate attorneys are at the forefront of emerging trends and issues impacting the real estate industry. From technological advancements to economic shifts, we have the understanding and informed perspective about the challenges and opportunities clients face and deliver timely, thoughtful counsel to navigate the complexities of an evolving industry.

Leveraging our size, skills, breadth, and depth of knowledge, we help our clients mitigate risks and avoid obstacles while delivering results in a timely, cost-effective manner. We bring real-world practical experience and offer a wide range of real estate-related services.

We represent a variety of national and regional developers, property owners, institutional and private investors, buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, construction contractors, and brokers.

Industries (5)

  • Cultural Institutions
  • Urban Centers
  • Manufacturing/Industrial
  • Tax and Economic Incentives
  • Tax Dispute Resolution

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Real Estate - Illinois

What the Team is Known For

Taft is a prominent zoning and land use department that represents clients on issues affecting the full range of premises including office, retail, multifamily and hospitality properties. Also it handles complex financing transactions, as well as construction contract negotiations and development agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Taft represented Wells Fargo in zoning, land use and real estate transactional matters with respect to its expansion into the Chicagoland market.

Strengths

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  • They are extremely practical, thorough and efficient.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • The Taft team is incredibly responsive and brings the right subject matter experts to the table.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • They are thoughtful, creative and detail oriented.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward J Kus
    Edward J Kus

    Edward J Kus

    Edward Kus advises clients on zoning approvals and map amendments, as a part of real estate transactions.
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  • Graham Grady
    Graham Grady

    Graham Grady

    Graham Grady is a highly respected zoning and land use lawyer in the Chicago area.
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  • Karl D Camillucci
    Karl D Camillucci

    Karl D Camillucci

    Karl Camillucci's expertise in zoning and permitting matters is regularly sought by major property developers. He is well regarded for his niche expertise in cannabis industry zoning permits.
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  • Kathryn Kovitz Arnold
    Kathryn Kovitz Arnold

    Kathryn Kovitz Arnold

    Kathryn Kovitz Arnold of Taft represents real estate investors and developers in a range of transactions and is particularly noted for her expertise in condominium development and conversion. She is cochair of the firm's real estate practice group.

    • Kathryn is extremely responsive, commercial and practical.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Kathy's attention to detail, perseverance and general business knowledge make her stand out to us.

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  • Liz Butler
    Liz Butler

    Liz Butler

    Liz Butler capably assists clients with obtaining approvals for planned developments as a central part of her broader real estate practice.
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Ranked Individuals at Taft (5)

Illinois

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