Donald I Resnick

Clients seek Donald Resnick’s counsel on real estate transactions, financing, leasing, development, and construction and corporate real estate needs. With significant experience in real estate-related loan and equity restructuring and workouts, Donald focuses his practice on national and local commercial real estate. He is co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice and a senior member of the firm's Real Estate Litigation and Counseling Practice.

Donald is considered among the leading real estate lawyers in the United States. He is frequently recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers in America, and other leading publications, for his deep experience in commercial real estate litigation, transactions, and finance law. He is also AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability.

Donald provides seminars and writes articles on various real estate issues including complex like-kind exchanges, real estate workouts, loan and equity restructures, dual agency for brokers, and real estate contract negotiations. He is a member of the Chicago Central Area Committee, a group of civic leaders dedicated to the economic development of Chicago's downtown community. He was a guest lecturer for the real estate program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and is a past member of the firm's Policy and Management Committees.