Atty. Daniel D. Gordon

Atty. Daniel D. Gordon

Daniel D. Gordon focuses his practice on forming private equity, distressed debt, real estate, venture capital and special strategy funds, and structuring and negotiating complex corporate transactions.

Chicago Chicago 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (312) 476-5119

Profile Summary

About Daniel D. Gordon at a glance

Daniel D. Gordon is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1995) and Yale University (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel D. Gordon focuses his practice on forming private equity, distressed debt, real estate, venture capital and special strategy funds, and structuring and negotiating complex corporate transactions
  • In addition, he represents a broad range of clients in connection with investments in private funds
  • He has experience in representing private equity/venture capital funds as well as corporate and public company clients in connection with a wide variety of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, minority investments, corporate restructurings and recapitalizations, and the formation of private equity/venture capital funds
  • Concentrations •Formation of private equity/venture capital funds •Representation of investors in private investment funds •Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and leveraged buyouts •Private equity/venture capital investments and financings •Corporate restructurings and recapitalizations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2007-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel D. Gordon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel D. Gordon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel D. Gordon

Where is Daniel D. Gordon's law office located?
Daniel D. Gordon'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 Daniel D. Gordon handle?
Daniel D. Gordon focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel D. Gordon practiced law?
Daniel D. Gordon has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Daniel D. Gordon go to law school?
Daniel D. Gordon earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Daniel D. Gordon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1995
B.A.
Yale University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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