Atty. Aaron S. Klein
Aaron S. Klein is a commercial litigator with an emphasis in the Real Estate, Financial Services, and Gaming practices.
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Aaron S. Klein is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Educated at Michigan State University, James Madison College (B.A. Social, 2013) and University of Miami School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Miami School of Law J.D. 2016 Order of the Coif (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Volunteer Attorney, Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Aaron S. Klein is a commercial litigator with an emphasis in the Real Estate, Financial Services, and Gaming practices
- Aaron has significant experience in both state and federal court as well as arbitrations before FINRA, JAMS, and AAA
- In the real estate sector, Aaron represents owners, developers, landlords, and tenants in landlord-tenant disputes, mechanic’s liens, and construction disputes
- In the financial services sector, Aaron represents national banks and other financial institutions on matters including estate/probate disputes and alleged fraud/bad actors
- Aaron also has deep experience with post-judgment proceedings and asset-recovery litigation
- In addition, Aaron maintains an active gaming practice, representing licensed casinos, video gaming terminal operators, and gaming equipment suppliers on issues concerning business licensing and regulatory compliance, contractual disputes, and taxes
- He has played a primary role in defending licensed terminal operators in administrative proceedings in various municipalities in Illinois related to municipal “push” or “penny-per-pull” taxes
- Finally, Aaron is strongly committed to pro bono work and providing legal support to nonprofit organizations
- Aaron has represented pro se litigants through the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois with civil right claims relating to personal injury and wrongful termination
- Aaron also volunteers his time representing artists, musicians, and authors through Lawyers for the Creative Arts
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2024-2026
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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