Atty. Joseph B. Brocato

Atty. Joseph B. Brocato

Joe Brocato joined the firm in 2014 and is an equity partner. He focuses his practice on a full spectrum of real estate and commercial transactions.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Joseph B. Brocato at a glance

Joseph B. Brocato is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1992) and Loyola University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joe Brocato joined the firm in 2014 and is an equity partner
  • He focuses his practice on a full spectrum of real estate and commercial transactions
  • In his real estate practice, Joe provides tenacious representation to a diverse group of owners, developers, banks, investors, real estate brokers, landlords and tenants
  • He negotiates and prepares contracts for acquisitions, dispositions, site assemblages, and leasing for office, retail, industrial, and other commercial real estate owners and developers
  • He has handled transactions for facilities ranging from office buildings, corporate headquarters, shopping centers, bank branches, and industrial sites
  • Regarding his commercial transaction practice, Joe provides strategically-targeted counsel on complex matters relating to the governance and operation of business entities
  • He has taken a lead role in numerous sophisticated commercial transactions that involve the preparation of purchase and sale agreements, negotiation of financing documents, and the performance of all relevant due diligence
  • Joe was named a “Leading Lawyer" for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph B. Brocato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B. Brocato handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Commercial Real Estate

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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 Joseph B. Brocato

Where is Joseph B. Brocato's law office located?
Joseph B. Brocato's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph B. Brocato handle?
Joseph B. Brocato focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph B. Brocato practiced law?
Joseph B. Brocato has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Joseph B. Brocato go to law school?
Joseph B. Brocato earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Joseph B. Brocato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1992
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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