Atty. Benjamin A. Householder

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.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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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

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin A. Householder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin A. Householder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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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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Where is Benjamin A. Householder's law office located?
Benjamin A. Householder's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin A. Householder handle?
Benjamin A. Householder focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Benjamin A. Householder practiced law?
Benjamin A. Householder has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Benjamin A. Householder go to law school?
Benjamin A. Householder earned their education at (B.A., 2004); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 2004
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
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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