Atty. Daniel Acosta
Daniel Acosta focuses his practice on commercial real estate law. He represents various institutional investors (including many REITs) in the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of office, industrial, apartment, shopping center, parking garage, and hotel properties throughout the country.
Real Estate Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 33+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Acosta at a Glance
Daniel Acosta is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1993) and Princeton University (B.A. Economics, 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Ravenswood Community Services. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Acosta
- Daniel Acosta focuses his practice on commercial real estate law
- He represents various institutional investors (including many REITs) in the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of office, industrial, apartment, shopping center, parking garage, and hotel properties throughout the country
- Daniel has experience in acquiring properties with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans
- He has also represented lenders with respect to lines of credit, construction loans, real estate loans, loan forbearances and loan modifications, as well as landlords and tenants in the leasing of industrial warehouse, retail and office properties
- Concentrations •Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions •Commercial real estate acquisition and construction loans •Industrial leasing Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020-2026 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2018-2021 and 2024-2026 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018, 2022 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2015, 2022, and 2023
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Daniel Acosta's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Acosta handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
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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 Daniel Acosta
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 Daniel Acosta's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Acosta brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Daniel Acosta's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Daniel Acosta 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 Daniel Acosta Handles in Chicago
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