Atty. Kate Michalski

Atty. Kate Michalski

Kate Michalski represents clients structuring complex real estate transactions that utilize tax credits for projects nationwide. My focus I focus my practice on transactions that include complex tax credit financing.

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Profile Summary

About Kate Michalski at a glance

Kate Michalski is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin and Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 2018). 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

  • Kate Michalski represents clients structuring complex real estate transactions that utilize tax credits for projects nationwide
  • My focus I focus my practice on transactions that include complex tax credit financing
  • I assist clients through real estate transactions using new markets tax credit (NMTC) and low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) financing
  • I represent investors throughout the transaction and compliance period, ensuring their interests in these tax credits are protected
  • I also assist clients through an unwinding of the original real estate deal after all tax credits have been utilized

Practice Areas Explained

Kate Michalski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kate Michalski 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 Kate Michalski

Where is Kate Michalski's law office located?
Kate Michalski's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kate Michalski handle?
Kate Michalski focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Kate Michalski go to law school?
Kate Michalski earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
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What awards or recognition has Kate Michalski received?
Kate Michalski's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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