Atty. Nelly Rosenberg

Atty. Nelly Rosenberg

Nelly Rosenberg guides clients through complex real estate transactions, focusing on minimizing risks and getting deals done efficiently. Drawing on experience in property management and real estate and commercial litigation, Nelly brings a practical, business-oriented perspective to her transactional practice.

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About Nelly Rosenberg at a glance

Nelly Rosenberg is a real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2017) and Lake Forest College (B.A.). 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

Nelly Rosenberg guides clients through complex real estate transactions, focusing on minimizing risks and getting deals done efficiently. Drawing on experience in property management and real estate and commercial litigation, Nelly brings a practical, business-oriented perspective to her transactional practice. Her focus is always on protecting her clients’ interests and achieving their objectives while moving transactions forward with efficiency.

Nelly handles virtually all aspects of real estate law, including commercial acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, development, and other business-related matters. She advises clients throughout every stage of a purchase or sale, regularly negotiates office and retail leases, and assists clients throughout all phases of the development process, including zoning and land use matters.

Known for her solution-oriented approach and focus on clients’ core business objectives, Nelly’s diverse real estate practice has recently included the following:

  • Represented developer in the annexation, zoning, and development of 760-acre property
  • Represented investors in the sale of a 42-property portfolio in a REIT transaction
  • Represented landlord in the negotiation of a 200,000+ square foot office lease for a prime Chicago office building
  • Real estate counsel to a regional supermarket chain in the acquisition of a 40+ store grocery chain

Prior to joining Gould & Ratner, Nelly served as an associate at a boutique law firm in Chicago.

While attending law school, Nelly served as the Executive Editor of the DePaul Law Review.

Practice Areas Explained

Nelly Rosenberg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nelly Rosenberg 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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Where is Nelly Rosenberg's law office located?
Nelly Rosenberg's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gould & Ratner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nelly Rosenberg handle?
Nelly Rosenberg focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Nelly Rosenberg go to law school?
Nelly Rosenberg earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A.).
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What awards or recognition has Nelly Rosenberg received?
Nelly Rosenberg's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2017
B.A.
Lake Forest College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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