Atty. Gregory E. Spitzer
Gregory E. Spitzer is a partner in the Real Estate practice of the Paul Hastings Chicago office.
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Gregory E. Spitzer is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gregory E. Spitzer is a partner in the Real Estate practice of the Paul Hastings Chicago office
- He represents public and private companies and private equity firms in connection with acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions
- Mr. Spitzer’s practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing, financing, and re-structuring matters
- Mr. Spitzer has a particular focus in the areas of real estate restructurings and structured leasing transactions, including synthetic leasing, sale-leaseback, and leverage lease transactions
- Mr. Spitzer previously served on the board of directors of a public real estate and securities company
- He also previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota School of Law and as a guest lecturer at Northwestern Law School and DePaul University School of Law
- He has authored or co-authored numerous articles and publications in the commercial real estate area
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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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