Atty. Cara Q. Hanson

Atty. Cara Q. Hanson

Cara Q. Hanson focuses her practice on real estate matters.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Cara Q. Hanson at a glance

Cara Q. Hanson is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 2009) and Miami University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cara Q. Hanson focuses her practice on real estate matters
  • Cara represents national lenders, real estate investment funds, and developers in connection with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including real estate asset acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, financing and construction transactions
  • Judicial Clerkships •Law Clerk, U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2024-2026 •'Emerging Lawyer,' 2022-2023 •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 and 2022-2023

Practice Areas Explained

Cara Q. Hanson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cara Q. Hanson 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cara Q. Hanson

Where is Cara Q. Hanson's law office located?
Cara Q. Hanson'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 Cara Q. Hanson handle?
Cara Q. Hanson focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Cara Q. Hanson practiced law?
Cara Q. Hanson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Cara Q. Hanson go to law school?
Cara Q. Hanson earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Cara Q. Hanson for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo College of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Miami University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009

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