Atty. Corey E. Light
With nearly 40 years of domestic and international experience, Corey E. Light focuses his practice on real estate transactions and development.
Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Corey E. Light at a Glance
Corey E. Light is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Global Real Estate Practice based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1982). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Illinois State Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Corey E. Light
- With nearly 40 years of domestic and international experience, Corey E. Light focuses his practice on real estate transactions and development
- Representing major retailers, property owners, developers and lenders, Corey regularly handles all aspects of complex commercial real estate transactions including joint ventures, financings, and the acquisition and disposition of commercial property
- Additionally, Corey has been involved in the representation of major retail developers in a number of large retail bankruptcies and in the related acquisition and disposition of large portfolios of retail properties
- Concentrations •Real estate transactions and development Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Real Estate, 2020 and 2022-2025 •'Leading Partners,' 2025 •'Leading Lawyer,' 2022-2024 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2017-2026 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2005-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2025-2026 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 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,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023
Practice Areas Explained
Corey E. Light's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Corey E. Light handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trusts in Chicago
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Corey E. Light
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Corey E. Light's practice in the field of trusts and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Corey E. Light brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and real estate, Corey E. Light can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Corey E. Light attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Corey E. Light Handles in Chicago
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