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Courtney E. Mayster

Courtney E. Mayster

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Much Shelist, P.C.

Practice Areas

Deep industry experience and a network of key relationships define Courtney's role as a seasoned real estate attorney. Buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders rely on her insight for transactions involving commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties. With projects ranging from acquisitions and dispositions to financings and developments, Courtney is known for her ability to get a deal over the finish line.

Courtney works with financial institutions and private lenders to document commercial acquisitions, refinancings, and construction loans secured by various real estate assets. She also advises banks, borrowers, and investors on loan workouts, restructurings, and note and distressed asset sales. She is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois.

Career

In June 2023, Courtney began her term as Much’s Managing Partner after being unanimously elected by the firm’s equity principals. She is a go-to resource for Much’s attorneys and staff as she charts the future of our firm alongside the rest of the Management Committee. Courtney is an integral part of efforts to continually elevate operations, retain and recruit top talent, and drive strategic growth. In every initiative she champions, Courtney embodies Much's entrepreneurial spirit and prioritizes an inclusive, people-first culture that supports employees and clients alike.

Courtney also guides the Much brand as the firm's Marketing Partner. With a penchant for pushing the envelope, she coaches both new associates and seasoned partners on innovative approaches to business development and client service.

Education

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

J.D.

Georgetown University

B.A.

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Real Estate - Illinois

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Courtney E. Mayster of Much Shelist advises buyers, sellers and lenders on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings. She also regularly represents financial institutions and private lenders.

Ranked Individuals at Much Shelist, P.C. (12)

Illinois

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