Atty. Elliott K. Califf
Elliott K. Califf represents public and private institutions, national lenders, and real estate investment funds in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, debt and equity financings, real estate development and joint venture formations.
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Elliott K. Califf is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011) and Florida (2012). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.B.A. Real, 2006) and Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. 2011 President Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. Real Estate Student Law Association (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, International Council of Shopping Centers •Member, Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association •Member, Young Real Estate Professionals. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elliott K. Califf represents public and private institutions, national lenders, and real estate investment funds in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, debt and equity financings, real estate development and joint venture formations
- Elliott draws from both a business and legal background to provide clients a real-world approach to the practice of law
- Prior to pursuing a legal career, he worked as an associate for a commercial real estate asset management firm managing a $1.2 billion real estate private equity fund on behalf of an international investment bank
- In this role Elliott gained experience in real estate finance, loan workouts, property development and management
- Concentrations •Acquisitions and dispositions •Leasing •Real estate finance •Real estate development •Restructurings and workouts •Joint ventures Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Real Estate Law, 2022-2024 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2025-2026 •'Emerging Lawyer,' 2022 - 2024 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018 and 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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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 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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