Atty. Edward E. "Ed" Wicks
Ed Wicks focuses his practice in the areas of real estate transactions and development, secured financings and workouts, leasing transactions and hospitality law. In his years of experience, he has: Represented public and private hospitality companies in the acquisition, management, financing, debt restructuring and disposition of domestic and foreign hotel and resort properties; Represented lenders, special servicers and borrowers in securitized financings, loan enforcement and workouts, and the acquisition of commercial mortgage loans from private and governmental portfolios; Represented ret
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Edward E. "Ed" Wicks at a Glance
Edward E. "Ed" Wicks is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward E. "Ed" Wicks
Ed Wicks focuses his practice in the areas of real estate transactions and development, secured financings and workouts, leasing transactions and hospitality law. In his years of experience, he has:
- Represented public and private hospitality companies in the acquisition, management, financing, debt restructuring and disposition of domestic and foreign hotel and resort properties;
- Represented lenders, special servicers and borrowers in securitized financings, loan enforcement and workouts, and the acquisition of commercial mortgage loans from private and governmental portfolios;
- Represented retail property owners and tenants in the disposition, acquisition, operation and leasing of portfolios throughout the United States;
- Represented phased commercial and residential developments, including complex multi-use project declarations and affordable housing projects;
- Represented public real estate investment trusts in purchases and sales of commercial properties and residential apartment complexes located throughout the country, including acquisitions through bankruptcy proceedings; and
- Represented Asian and European investors and lenders in acquisitions and financings of U.S. properties.
- Professional Recognition
- Listed as Illinois "Leading Lawyer" in Real Estate Finance
- Listed in Chicago Magazine, "Illinois Super Lawyer"
- Listed in Leading Lawyer Magazine's Top 100 Real Estate Lawyers in Illinois
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America
- American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
- Illinois State Bar Association, Real Estate Section
- Chicago Bar Association, Real Property Law Committee
- Professional Leadership
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Edward E. "Ed" Wicks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward E. "Ed" Wicks 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
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Edward E. "Ed" Wicks
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 Edward E. "Ed" Wicks's practice in the field of real estate.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Edward E. "Ed" Wicks'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 Edward E. "Ed" Wicks 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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