A leader in Chicago’s commercial real estate community, David Arnburg has advised and steered clients in closing deals for the acquisition, financing, sale, lease and...

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice, Sevan Avakian counsels privately held and family-run entrepreneurial businesses in a variety of corporate matters, including...

An advisor to entrepreneurs, family and other closely held businesses, and their families, Gail Bley counsels her clients on tax and financial issues related...

Ilana Schwartz Bley concentrates her practice on estate planning and taxation, advising owners of small and middle-market businesses, as well as their families.

Recognized by her peers and clients as a leader in commercial real estate, Amy Blumenthal has more than 30 years of experience in all...

Focusing on commercial litigation and employment law, Mark Brookstein enjoys a diverse practice across a broad spectrum of industries. In addition to litigating matters involving...

As a partner in the firm's Litigation Practice, Paul Carroll has handled numerous cases in both state and federal courts in Chicago, the Midwest...

A seasoned litigator, Bob Carson represents public companies, privately held businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation, having tried numerous jury...

As co-chair of the firm's Construction Practice, Ellen Chapelle has a wide range of experience that spans both the litigation and corporate sides of...

Whether working with Fortune 100 retailers to develop new stores or guiding entrepreneurial developer/builders of high-end residential properties, Linsey Cohen strikes the strategic balance between...

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, Alison Constantine handles primarily commercial disputes. She assists clients with contractual and real estate matters, as...

Dan Crowley concentrates his practice on virtually all aspects of real estate law, including commercial real estate transactions, financing, leasing, zoning and entitlement issues....

As an advisor to clients on their estate planning needs, Anne Dickerson works closely with individuals, families and their businesses on the myriad legal issues,...

Reese Elledge established Gould & Ratner’s Environmental Law practice in 1970. He has helped clients avoid or resolve disputes concerning noise, blasting, air pollution,...

Gerry Fellows advises on tax and compliance issues triggered by estate planning and wealth transfer, charitable planning, capital structure, entity formation and tax controversies. A...

Representing privately held and family-run entrepreneurial businesses, as well as lenders and other sources of debt and equity capital, Brian Gilbert has extensive experience...

As an advisor and counselor to entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and wealthy families and their family offices, Steve Gustafson draws upon multiple disciplines to...

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, Justin Hanson primarily handles complex commercial litigation matters ranging from breach ...

A member of the Real Estate Practice since 1975, Virginia Harding was Gould & Ratner’s first woman associate and later, its first woman partner....

Working in the business, financial and tax planning field as a lawyer for more than 30 years, Tom Korman has extensive experience in representing...

Recognized as a leader in tax compliance, Joe Laub is the chair of Gould & Ratner’s Tax & Wealth Transfer Practice, as well as...

As chair of the firm's Corporate Practice, Mark Leipold leverages his extensive experience in distressed businesses and insolvency to advice on mergers and acquisitions, with...

Striving to minimize legal risk while maintaining a sensible balance with practical business judgment, Jessica Lingertat’s practice includes all aspects of commercial lending and real...

Joe Marzo focuses his practice on real estate and general business counseling. He also has extensive experience in office, industrial and retail leasing, having advised...

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Real Estate Practice, Aaron May handles matters relating to virtually all aspects of real estate law, including...

John Mays, a managing partner of Gould & Ratner, focuses his practice on real estate development, with an emphasis on land use and construction....

In representing clients involved in a myriad of real estate activities, Karen Meehan enjoys guiding them through the purchase and sale of low-rise apartment...

As chair of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, David Michael leads a diverse group of trial attorneys focusing in all areas of complex commercial...

As an experienced and trusted advisor in the areas of wealth preservation, corporate structure, succession planning, premarital agreements, estate planning and taxation, Ron Mora...

Having more than a decade of experience in corporate law, Doug Murray concentrates his practice on advising public and private clients on a broad...

Leading Gould & Ratner's Intellectual Property Group, David Newman focuses his practice in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. His broad practice...

Karin O’Connell advises the firm’s clients on environmental issues arising in connection with purchase/sale/lease transactions, real estate development, “green building” standards, liabilities and sustainability...

As a partner in the Litigation Practice at Gould & Ratner, Stephanie Petersmarck handles a wide variety of complex commercial cases through all phases of...

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Real Estate Practice, Philip Piecuch handles matters relating to virtually all aspects of real estate law, including commercial...

For more than 30 years, Rich Reizen has represented a wide array of clients in connection with numerous construction projects and complex commercial litigation...

Steve Sandler has spent more than three decades counseling and advising developer and investor clients in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, financing and structuring...

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice, Andrew Silver handles matters relating to all aspects of corporate law, with a focus on...

As an experienced commercial litigator, Eric Sparks routinely assists clients in the resolution of their disputes through client counseling and ultimately trials, binding arbitration...

Peter Spier is a Partner in Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, private equity,...

Early in his legal career, Fred Tannenbaum found himself in the center of successful deal negotiations that would transform our country’s entire telecommunications industry. His...

Vanessa Tiradentes represents a wide range of businesses and individuals in all phases of commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. Her experience includes...

Focusing her practice in the areas of estate planning and taxation, Jennifer Tolsky’s experience includes advising individuals, families and businesses regarding complex wealth transfer...

As the leader of the firm's probate, estate and trust administration team, Ed Trio works with individuals and families to meet both current and...

Emily Varges assists privately held and family-owned businesses in a variety of commercial and transactional matters. Her practice focuses on counseling clients on issues...

John Washburn’s practice is focused on general business and real estate matters and commercial loan work. His practice as a general business counselor involves the...

Gerry Weber works closely with his clients to help them achieve their business and financial goals, drawing upon more than 40 years of experience...