Ranking tables
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
DLA Piper LLP (US) 12 Years Ranked- Elrod Friedman LLP
Band 2
Band 3
Akerman LLP 6 Years Ranked- Neal & Leroy, LLC
- Thompson Coburn LLP
Star Individuals
- Steven M ElrodElrod Friedman LLP
Band 1
David L Reifman Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC10 Years Ranked
Richard F Klawiter DLA Piper LLP (US)18 Years Ranked- Peter FriedmanElrod Friedman LLP
Band 2
Edward J Kus Taft17 Years Ranked
Katie Jahnke Dale DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
Mariah DiGrino DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
Meg George Akerman LLP5 Years Ranked
Mitchell Carrel Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP13 Years Ranked
Paul Shadle DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked- Harold W. FranckeMeltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC
- Katriina McGuireThompson Coburn LLP
- Langdon NealNeal & Leroy, LLC
- Victor P FilippiniFilippini Law Firm
Band 3
Graham Grady Taft4 Years Ranked
Karl D Camillucci Taft5 Years Ranked
Liz Butler Taft2 Years Ranked- Andrew ScottDykema Gossett PLLC
- Ben SchusterElrod Friedman LLP
- Hart M PassmanElrod Friedman LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP (US) has an experienced group of practitioners, active across the full spectrum of real estate matters and possessing a strong presence in zoning and land use. The team frequently advises on high-value development work and also assists with leasing, public financing and construction disputes. The firm is well equipped to handle the full suite of substantial transactions and complex land use matters for domestic and international clients.
Band 2
2 TaftReal Estate: Zoning/Land Use2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedTaft 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.
Band 3
3 Akerman LLPReal Estate: Zoning/Land Use2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedAkerman LLP is a well-established practice within the Illinois real estate market that houses a team with deep knowledge of city and state zoning and land use laws. It is recognized for securing approvals for high-profile developments in the city of Chicago and representing clients in front of planning boards.