Atty. Alex Dobkin
Alex is a Shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office and a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice. He focuses on commercial real estate transactions, with a concentration in commercial leasing.
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Alex Dobkin is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2016). Educated at University of Illinois (B.A. History, 2011) and University of Illinois College of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Illinois College of Law J.D. 2016 CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alex is a Shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office and a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice
- He focuses on commercial real estate transactions, with a concentration in commercial leasing
- Alex represents both landlords and tenants in complex leasing transactions across a wide range of property types, including retail, office, industrial, entertainment, medical, hotel, and mixed-use developments and his wide-ranging experience encompasses build-to-suit leases, sale-leaseback transactions, ground leases and industrial warehouse leases
- Alex regularly advises institutional real estate owners, national retail chains, EV companies, luxury brand retailers, shopping center developers, Fortune 500 companies, national restaurateurs, and major office park owners
- Alex is committed to building lasting relationships with his clients, grounded in trust, responsiveness, and clear communication
- He guides clients through every stage of the leasing process, from letter of intent through lease execution and beyond, ensuring they are informed and confident at each step
- Alex understands that successful transactions are built not only on legal experience but also on understanding each client's unique business objectives and priorities
- Concentrations •Commercial leasing, representing both landlords and tenants •Luxury retail leasing •Ground and net leasing •Covenants, restrictions, easements and development agreements •Hospitality agreements Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Shortlisted - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Illinois RE Journal Real Estate Awards, 2024 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA, Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018 and 2022 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2015, 2022, and 2023
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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