Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 2
About
Provided by Taft
With over 100 attorneys focused on real estate clients, and many others brought in for their experience in other practice areas, we deliver timely, thoughtful counsel that makes an impact. We leverage our size, skills, and depth of industry knowledge to mitigate risk, avoid obstacles and get our clients results in a timely, cost-effective manner. Our highly collaborative approach across offices and practice areas improves the flow of deals and empowers our clients to make valuable connections with other industry partners.
Taft’s Real Estate attorneys offer a full range of services related to the acquisition, leasing, management, use and taxation of land and property. We bring a wide range of real-world practical experience coupled with an extensive network of real estate and financial industry contacts to create successful outcomes for our clients. Our Real Estate group was awarded Midwest Real Estate News’ #1 Top Law Firm in 2021 for the number of transactions completed in 2020.
Our clientele includes a wide variety of developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, institutional and private investors and construction contractors. We manage significant transactions throughout the United States.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Taft represented Wells Fargo Bank in its zoning, land use and real estate transactional matters with respect to its store expansion into the Chicago market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taft is our first call when a complex or sophisticated transactional matter arises."
"Taft has excellent relationships with municipalities and acts effectively."
"The intel we get from Taft is invaluable."
"Taft is our first call when a complex or sophisticated transactional matter arises."
"Taft has excellent relationships with municipalities and acts effectively."
"The intel we get from Taft is invaluable."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Kus advises clients on zoning approvals and map amendments, as a part of real estate transactions.
Graham Grady is a highly respected zoning and land use lawyer in the Chicago area.
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.
"Karl is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in navigating complex issues and projects."
"Karl is an amazing negotiator."
"Karl is an excellent issue spotter and problem solver, while having terrific recall of past matters to help inform us."
Kathryn Kovitz Arnold 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 has strong background knowledge in all aspects of real estate transactions."
"She always works to find pragmatic solutions to thorny deal points."
Liz Butler capably assists clients with obtaining approvals for planned developments as a central part of her broader real estate practice.
"Liz's strength is her deep knowledge of the city; she knows the important players and processes."
"She is thorough and strives for excellence in every endeavor."
Ranked Lawyers at
Taft
Illinois
Members
Provided by Taft
Anthony R. Licata
Graham C. Grady
Howard P. Zweig
James D. Shanahan
John C. McDonnell
John F. Kennedy
Joseph P. Gattuso
Karl D. Camillucci
Kathryn Arnold
Kenneth Klassman
Kimberly M. Reed
Kostas A. Poulakidas
Michael Montgomery
O. Kate Tragesser
Pablo L. Petrozzi
Patrick Wartan
Paul L. Kelley
Richard E. Aderman
Sylvia C. Michas
Industries
Provided by Taft
Cultural Institutions
Manufacturing/Industrial
Tax Dispute Resolution
Tax and Economic Incentives
Urban Centers