Atty. Sean W. Bezark

Atty. Sean W. Bezark

Sean W. Bezark focuses his practice primarily on environmental matters for public corporations, privately held companies, banks, lenders, REITs and private equity investment funds.

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About Sean W. Bezark at a glance

Sean W. Bezark is a environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and 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

  • Sean W. Bezark focuses his practice primarily on environmental matters for public corporations, privately held companies, banks, lenders, REITs and private equity investment funds
  • He advises clients on environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, bankruptcy cases, environmental investigations and remediation projects, brownfields development, insurance procurement and risk and cost allocations
  • He also counsels clients on legal and technical aspects of complex contamination remediation projects and in obtaining reimbursement from insurance companies, indemnitors, real estate and corporate predecessors and third parties
  • Sean's experience also includes negotiating settlement of all types of environmental claims and civil and criminal complaints brought by federal, state and municipal governmental agencies, and various private party environmental claims and demands

Practice Areas Explained

Sean W. Bezark's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean W. Bezark handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Sean W. Bezark

Where is Sean W. Bezark's law office located?
Sean W. Bezark's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean W. Bezark handle?
Sean W. Bezark focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Sean W. Bezark go to law school?
Sean W. Bezark earned their education at (J.D., 1990).
How can I contact Sean W. Bezark for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sean W. Bezark received?
Sean W. Bezark's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2006-2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011 and 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers Network, 2007-2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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