Atty. John G. Caruso

Atty. John G. Caruso

John G. Caruso is a partner in the Real Estate Group in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

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About John G. Caruso at a glance

John G. Caruso is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John G. Caruso is a partner in the Real Estate Group in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. John represents and counsels clients in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including financings/commercial lending, acquisitions, dispositions, synthetic lease and sale-leaseback transactions, commercial leases, rights-of-way and easement agreements and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions
  • John actively represents clients in structuring joint ventures for the acquisition and/or development of assisted care/nursing home, office, retail, hotel and multi-family properties

Practice Areas Explained

John G. Caruso's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. Caruso 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 John G. Caruso

Where is John G. Caruso's law office located?
John G. Caruso's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John G. Caruso handle?
John G. Caruso focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did John G. Caruso go to law school?
John G. Caruso earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John G. Caruso for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John G. Caruso received?
John G. Caruso's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1992
B.A.
The University of Texas
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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