Atty. Ethan Munsill

Atty. Ethan Munsill

Ethan provides strategic and practical legal solutions in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions. From structuring to closing, he works closely with clients in identifying, communicating, and resolving legal issues and achieving client goals.

Chicago Chicago 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Ethan Munsill at a glance

Ethan Munsill is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association (2019). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2019) and University of Dallas (B.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ethan provides strategic and practical legal solutions in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions
  • From structuring to closing, he works closely with clients in identifying, communicating, and resolving legal issues and achieving client goals
  • Ethan has experience in transactions involving single-asset and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, mortgage lending, and mezzanine financing
  • He has represented real estate investment trusts (REITs), corporations, commercial and investment banks, and other real estate investors and developers in transactions involving vacant land, office and apartment buildings, senior housing facilities, mixed-use developments, and industrial properties
  • Prior to joining Barack Ferrazzano, Ethan was a real estate associate in the Chicago office of Sidley Austin, where he represented clients in a variety of complex real estate and finance transactions
  • During law school, Ethan interned at Essex Property Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment trust and S&P 500 company

Practice Areas Explained

Ethan Munsill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ethan Munsill 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ethan Munsill

Where is Ethan Munsill's law office located?
Ethan Munsill's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barack Ferrazzano. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ethan Munsill handle?
Ethan Munsill focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ethan Munsill practiced law?
Ethan Munsill has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Ethan Munsill go to law school?
Ethan Munsill earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact Ethan Munsill for a consultation?
You can contact Ethan Munsill directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ethan Munsill received?
Ethan Munsill's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 2019
B.A.
University of Dallas
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
Admitted: 2019

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