Atty. David B. Allswang

Atty. David B. Allswang

David Allswang is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Real Estate group and head of our national leasing team. He represents client in all areas of commercial real estate.

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About David B. Allswang at a glance

David B. Allswang is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Boston University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Allswang is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Real Estate group and head of our national leasing team
  • He represents client in all areas of commercial real estate
  • What do you focus on?
  • I focus my practice on the acquisition, leasing and disposition of commercial real estate
  • Working on behalf of landlord entities, I have completed projects involving several million square feet of retail space
  • I work with clients in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, England, China and Israel in relation to acquisition, disposition and leasing of retail, residential, industrial and office properties
  • I also provide counsel on foreign and domestic formation issues
  • I lecture at conferences on lease negotiation strategies and have authored a chapter on Illinois law in the State-By-State Guide to Commercial Real Estate Leases

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Allswang's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Allswang 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 David B. Allswang's law office located?
David B. Allswang's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Allswang handle?
David B. Allswang focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did David B. Allswang go to law school?
David B. Allswang earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (BA).
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What awards or recognition has David B. Allswang received?
David B. Allswang's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1994
BA
Boston University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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