Atty. Michael J. Baum
Michael J. Baum is Co-President of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Co-Chair of the firm's Global Real Estate Practice.
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Michael J. Baum is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at The University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. Finance, 1999) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. cum laude Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. 2002 President Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. International Law Society (โ). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Baum is Co-President of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Co-Chair of the firm's Global Real Estate Practice
- He is well-recognized in the market for his client-focused approach, leveraging cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive legal counsel that maximizes the value of GTโs global real estate platform for clients
- Michaelโs international practice includes the formation of real estate opportunity funds (private equity LP and/or GP funds, and debt funds), joint ventures, acquisitions, developments, financings, leasing, and dispositions of data centers, multi-family (single family rental, including build-to-rent programs, student housing, and senior living), industrial, office, retail, and resort properties
- He also represents both financial institutions and borrowers in connection with construction, mezzanine, and general secured real estate financings
- Concentrations โขPrivate Equity โขDigital Infrastructure โขReal Estate Finance โขAsset-Backed Financing โขCross-Border Transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades โขListed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 โขListed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024-2026 โขListed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2016-2025 โขListed, Chambers USA Guide, 2019-2025 โข'Recognised Practitioner,' 2019 โข Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2018-2026 โข'Emerging Lawyer,' 2015-2017 โขListed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 โข'Rising Star,' 2009-2017 โขListed, Latin Lawyer, 'Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Real Estate & Tourism,' 2020-2026 โขListed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate Finance, 2021-2022 โขListed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate, 2021-2025 โข'Leading Partners,' 2025 โข'Leading Lawyer,' 2024 โข'Other Key Lawyer,' 2022 โขListed, Crainโs Chicago Business, โNotable Gen X Leaders in Law,โ 2022 โข Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022 โขListed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, โStar Lawyers,โ 2018-2021 โขTeam Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 โขTeam Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023 โขTeam Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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