Atty. Barry Ross Katz

Atty. Barry Ross Katz

Mr. Barry Ross Katz is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, real estate transactions and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry Ross Katz at a glance

Barry Ross Katz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Arnstein & Lehr LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Barry Ross Katz is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, real estate transactions and 2 other areas of law
  • Barry received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Barry practices at Arnstein & Lehr LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barry Ross Katz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Ross Katz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Barry Ross Katz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barry Ross Katz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Barry Ross Katz is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry Ross Katz

Where is Barry Ross Katz's law office located?
Barry Ross Katz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Arnstein & Lehr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry Ross Katz handle?
Barry Ross Katz focuses on business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barry Ross Katz practiced law?
Barry Ross Katz has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Barry Ross Katz go to law school?
Barry Ross Katz earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Barry Ross Katz for a consultation?
You can contact Barry Ross Katz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barry Ross Katz received?
Barry Ross Katz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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