Atty. Dean A. Isaacs
Dean A. Isaacs focuses his practice on a broad spectrum of issues related to U.S. and international real estate, including construction, acquisition and mezzanine loans.
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Dean A. Isaacs is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. summa cum laude University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. 1983 Phi Beta Kappa Order of the Coif Associate Editor, University of Illinois (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dean A. Isaacs focuses his practice on a broad spectrum of issues related to U.S. and international real estate, including construction, acquisition and mezzanine loans
- He also focuses on intercreditor agreements, joint ventures, land assemblage, acquisition and disposition, and his real estate development experience extends to office buildings, shops and retail establishments, hotels, entertainment venues, resorts, residences, condominiums and condominium-hotels
- Dean also counsels clients on remedial loan matters such as workouts, restructurings and foreclosures
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Recognized, BDICode (Israel) •Real Estate, Prominent Leaders, 2019-2024 •Hi-Tech, Prominent Leaders, 2021-2024 •International Commercial, Prominent Leaders, 2016-2024 •Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2021-2023 and 2025-2026 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2013-2025 •Dun’s 100 (Israel) •Recognized, International Commercial, Prominent Team, 2020-2026 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2013-2023 and 2025-2026 •Top 100 Real Estate Lawyers in Illinois, 2015-2016 •Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010, 2013 and 2017-2018 •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 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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