Edward J Kus

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Land Use and Zoning

Local Government

Experience

Ed has an extensive background in Chicago zoning law, land use, and real estate development. In a career that spans over 30 years, many of which were spent in senior City of Chicago government positions of trust and confidence, Ed worked on a variety of complex projects such as the McCormick Place Expansion, Navy Pier Redevelopment, Central Station and the Lakefront Millennium Park. He has written numerous municipal code amendments for the City of Chicago which were approved and implemented by city departments and agencies concerning a variety of municipal issues. He has argued dozens of cases in state courts involving a wide range of zoning and land use issues.

Ed has experience with virtually every type of land use development in Chicago. His practice is highlighted by his work on behalf of developers for projects ranging from single-family homes to high-rise residential and commercial buildings. He has successfully represented developers in a variety of matters and has obtained an array of approvals and entitlements for projects involving complex zoning and development issues.

Education