Ranking tables
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 11 Years Ranked
- Elrod Friedman LLP
Band 2
Band 3
- Akerman LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Thompson Coburn LLP
Star Individuals
- Steven M ElrodElrod Friedman LLP
Band 1
- Richard F Klawiter DLA Piper LLP (US)17 Years Ranked
- David L ReifmanCroke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC
- Peter FriedmanElrod Friedman LLP
Band 2
- Edward J Kus Taft16 Years Ranked
- Katie Jahnke Dale DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Meg George Akerman LLP4 Years Ranked
- Mitchell Carrel Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Paul Shadle DLA Piper LLP (US)4 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 Taft3 Years Ranked
- Jack George Akerman LLP6 Years Ranked
- Karl D Camillucci Taft4 Years Ranked
- Mariah DiGrino DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Andrew ScottDykema Gossett PLLC
- Ben SchusterElrod Friedman LLP
- Hart M PassmanElrod Friedman LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 11 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 Use2024 | Band 2 | 11 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 Use2024 | Band 3 | 5 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.