Atty. Benjamin A. Householder
Ben Householder is a real estate attorney experienced in a broad range of complex matters, with a concentration on capitalization, including structuring, equity investments, and debt financing. Ben represents and advises commercial real estate investors, operators, funds, sponsors, and developers.
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Benjamin A. Householder is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at University of Wisconsin (B.A., 2004) and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. 2007 Notes and Comments Editor Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. Chicago-Kent Law Review Ch (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ben Householder is a real estate attorney experienced in a broad range of complex matters, with a concentration on capitalization, including structuring, equity investments, and debt financing
- Ben represents and advises commercial real estate investors, operators, funds, sponsors, and developers
- In addition to joint ventures and loans (including senior and mezzanine loan transactions), he also helps clients navigate development, property management, acquisitions (including assemblages), and dispositions
- His experience covers all asset classes, with a primary focus on industrial, multifamily, student housing, retail, and mixed-use properties
- Concentrations •Industrial •Multifamily •Student housing •Retail •Mixed-use •Private equity •Joint ventures and loans •Debt finance •Development •Acquisitions •Dispositions •Complex transactions (e.g. “flips” and “forwards”) Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 'Leading Lawyer,' 2022-2026 •'Emerging Lawyer,' 2018-2021 •Top 100 Emerging Real Estate-Related Lawyers in Illinois, 2019-2020 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2012-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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