Atty. Julie K. Rademaker
As a partner in Barack Ferrazzano’s Real Estate group, Julie has extensive experience in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, representing both sponsors and investors in all facets of commercial real estate. She is recognized as an industry leader in matters pertaining to real estate development.
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About Julie K. Rademaker at a glance
Julie K. Rademaker is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1986) and Knox College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a partner in Barack Ferrazzano’s Real Estate group, Julie has extensive experience in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, representing both sponsors and investors in all facets of commercial real estate
- She is recognized as an industry leader in matters pertaining to real estate development
- Julie regularly advises clients in some of the largest and most complex projects in the U.S., from the predevelopment stage through asset stabilization and disposition
- She works closely with clients to successfully navigate the processes of land acquisition and entitlement, design, construction, capitalization, leasing, and financing
- Julie also has extensive experience representing borrowers and lenders in capital markets transactions
- She regularly handles secured financing transactions, as well as mortgage loan workouts, restructurings, and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure matters
- Whether she is representing large publicly traded companies, private companies, or individual investors, Julie brings a client-centric approach to each engagement
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Julie K. Rademaker's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julie K. Rademaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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