Av. Michael J. Baum

Av. 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 (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • 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 GT’s global real estate platform for clients
  • Michael’s 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 •Private Equity •Digital Infrastructure •Real Estate Finance •Asset-Backed Financing •Cross-Border Transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024-2026 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2016-2025 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2019-2025 •'Recognised Practitioner,' 2019 • Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2018-2026 •'Emerging Lawyer,' 2015-2017 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 •'Rising Star,' 2009-2017 •Listed, Latin Lawyer, 'Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Real Estate & Tourism,' 2020-2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate Finance, 2021-2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate, 2021-2025 •'Leading Partners,' 2025 •'Leading Lawyer,' 2024 •'Other Key Lawyer,' 2022 •Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law,” 2022 • Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022 •Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2018-2021 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023 •Team 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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Where is Michael J. Baum's law office located?
Michael J. Baum's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael J. Baum practiced law?
Michael J. Baum has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Michael J. Baum go to law school?
Michael J. Baum earned their education at (B.B.A. Finance, 1999); (—).
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Eğitim

B.B.A. Finance
The University of Texas at Austin
- 1999
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
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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