Atty. Meredith L. Katz

Atty. Meredith L. Katz

Meredith L. Katz is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Chicago office and Co-Chair of the firm's Chicago Real Estate Practice.

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About Meredith L. Katz at a glance

Meredith L. Katz is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Meredith L. Katz is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Chicago office and Co-Chair of the firm's Chicago Real Estate Practice
  • She represents clients in connection with structuring, negotiating and documenting various aspects of commercial real estate transactions
  • Her practice is focused on financing, structuring, acquisitions, and dispositions of office, residential, retail and hotel assets
  • Meredith also represents clients in connection with investments in real estate funds and in the negotiations of joint venture agreements
  • Concentrations •Real estate finance •Real estate private equity •Acquisitions and dispositions •Office leasing •Portfolio transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Shortlisted, Euromoney, Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 'Best in Real Estate,' 2023 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Real Estate, 2021-2025 •'Up and Coming,' 2021-2022 •Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Named, Bisnow, 'Chicago Rising Star,' 2019 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2022-2026 •'Emerging Lawyer,' 2016-2021 •Listed, 'Top 100 Emerging Lawyers in Illinois, 2020 •Listed, 'Top 100 Emerging Women Lawyers in Illinois,' 2020 •Listed, Euromoney's Expert Guides: 'Women in Business Law,' 2021-2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2011-2013 and 2018-2020 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers ,'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2012-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023

Practice Areas Explained

Meredith L. Katz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Meredith L. Katz 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

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Where is Meredith L. Katz's law office located?
Meredith L. Katz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Meredith L. Katz handle?
Meredith L. Katz focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Meredith L. Katz practiced law?
Meredith L. Katz has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Meredith L. Katz go to law school?
Meredith L. Katz earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Meredith L. Katz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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