Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa’s attorneys bring wide-ranging experience to representation of clients in real estate matters. A summary of each area of concentration is provided below.

Acquisition and Financing of Commercial Real Estate
The firm has represented business clients in purchasing and selling commercial and industrial properties. That representation has included advice and assistance in the following areas:

  • Negotiation and preparation of real estate sales contracts
  • Negotiation of mortgage financing and refinancing and preparation of financing documents
  • Tax deferred exchanges
  • Sale and leaseback transactions
  • Use of Illinois land trusts
  • Environmental disclosure and risk allocation
  • Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company and Joint Venture Agreements
  • Defeasance of securitized mortgages
  • Mortgage foreclosures
  • TIF Financing

Commercial Leasing
The firm’s attorneys have represented clients in all aspects of the landlord and tenant relationship including: 

  • Negotiation and preparation of office leases, retail store and shopping center leases, and industrial and warehouse leases as well as ground leases and master leases
  • Lease termination and eviction
  • Compliance with federal, state and local laws and ordinances affecting leasing

Real Estate Development and Construction
Owners, developers, architects, engineers and contractors have relied on the firm for advice in various aspects of real estate development and construction, including:

  • Bidding and negotiation of construction and architectural contracts
  • Construction financing
  • Litigation and arbitration of construction disputes
  • Syndications
  • Prosecution and defense of Mechanic’s lien claims
  • Insurance coverage issues relating to personal injury and/or property damage claims

Personal Real Estate Matters
The firm’s attorneys are also available to assist individual clients with negotiating and closing residential real estate sales and purchases.

Paul Fisher to Present on "Bad-Boy" Guaranties
01.11.24

Paul Fisher will present, "Nonrecourse Carve-Outs and Bad-Boy Guaranties: Negotiating, Enforcing and Litigating These Terms, Avoiding Pitfalls" for Strafford on January 16 at 12:00 pm CT... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Continues Streak as Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas
11.04.21

Aronberg Goldgehn has once again been named a Best Law Firm in the metropolitan Chicago area.... Read More


35 Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Honored as Leading and Emerging Lawyers in 2021 Lists
02.09.21

Leading Lawyers Network recognizes 35 Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys in the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyer lists.... Read More


Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
01.29.21

Aronberg Goldgehn congratulates its 18 attorneys that have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Recognized as a 2021 Chicago Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas
11.12.20

U.S. News & World Report names the firm a Best Law Firm in the areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses, Family, Real Estate and Health Care.... Read More


Twenty-Nine Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20

Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, De Preter, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, J. Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, T. Nelson, C. Niro, B. Niro, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Warren, Wernick, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Mark Anderson Presenting "Section 199A: Operations and Investments" at the Illinois CPA Society's "Taxation on Real Estate Conference"
06.01.20

The conference takes place June 4, 2020, via simulcast.... Read More


Real Estate Law Alert - Best Practices for Multi-Family Landlords Managing COVID-19 Issues
04.16.20

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a host of issues for landlords. This Alert addresses policies and procedures they should consider.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20

Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Lindsay Lollio, Tim Nelson and Chris Niro have been named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award
08.15.19

Rebecca accepted the award at the Fourth Annual Inspiration Award Reception hosted by the Aronberg Goldgehn Women's Initiative.... Read More


Paul Gilman, Jerry Holisky, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sheri Zaban Named in the Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition
08.15.19

Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 146 practice areas.... Read More


Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban Named to "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" List
06.04.19

Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban have been named on "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" list, published in the June 3 edition of Crain's Chicago Business.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle
05.03.19

On April 24, 2019, a group of Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative members volunteered at Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown Community, providing dinner service for their residents... Read More


Elizabeth Lazzara and John Sciaccotta Serving as Campaign Vice Chairs for the 2019 Investing in Justice Campaign
04.26.19

The Investing in Justice Campaign raises much-needed funds for pro bono and legal aid services in the Chicago area.... Read More


Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois
03.20.19

Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.19.19

Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2019 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Amber LaFevers, Lindsay Lollio and Tim Nelson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.19

No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Illinois are named to Rising Stars.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award
08.17.18

Sarah Alter, President and CEO of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), accepted the award at the Third Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More


Elizabeth Lazzara, Blooma Stark and Sharon Zaban Named in "Chicago's Notable Women Lawyers 2018" by Crain's Custom Media
07.31.18

The list is published in the July 30 edition of Crain's Chicago Business, as well as online at ChicagoBusiness.com.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting
04.30.18

On May 17, 2018, the Legal Netlink Alliance will kick off its 2018 Spring meeting with a cocktail reception in the offices of Aronberg Goldgehn.... Read More


Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18

Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18

Twenty-one Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.18

Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Businesswoman Rowena Zimmers With Its 2017 Inspiration Award
10.17.17

Rowena Zimmers accepted Aronberg Goldgehn's 2017 Inspiration Award at its 2nd Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More


Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.27.17

Eighteen of the firm's members have been named Leading Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 5 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More


Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.26.17

Amy Gibson, Julie Johnson, Tim Nelson and Amber LaFevers have been named Emerging Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 2 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More


David Johnson Co-Presenting "Starting and Running a Home Based Small Business"
04.24.17

On May 2, 2017, Aronberg Goldgehn attorney David A. Johnson Jr. will be co-presenting "Starting and Running a Home Based Small Business," a workshop offered by The Law Project.... Read More


David Johnson Presenting on Corporate Structures at the Chicago Inventors Organization's Pro Bono Law Evening
04.12.17

Aronberg Goldgehn attorney David A. Johnson Jr. will be presenting at The Chicago Inventors Organization's "Pro Bono Law Evening" on April 25, 2017.... Read More


David Johnson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn's Business Law & Transactions Group
03.23.17

David Johnson Jr. is a general business attorney who represents growing companies and medical practices throughout Illinois and Wisconsin in all stages of operation, including in unique and complex transactions.... Read More


Mike Nelson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn's Business Law & Transactions Group
03.03.17

Michael S. Nelson has joined Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa as an associate in the firm's business law and transactions practice group. He represents clients in real estate and business transactional matters.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala
09.07.16

Aronberg Goldgehn is honored to be the Northern Illinois University Fellowship Sponsor for the Illinois Bar Foundation's 2016 Gala, where Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be presented with the 2016 Distinguished Award for Excellence.... Read More


Sheri Zaban Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List 2017
08.15.16

For the fourth consecutive year, Sharon Zaban has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon
08.01.16

Ulta Beauty General Counsel Jodi Caro Honored With the 2016 Inspiration Award... Read More


Bob Sodikoff and Son Featured in the Law Day Edition Of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
04.29.16

Aronberg Goldgehn member Robert N. Sodikoff and his son, also a lawyer, are featured in the annual Law Day Edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.... Read More


Sheri Zaban Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016
08.17.15

Sharon Zaban was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law.... Read More


Mark Anderson Named a Member of the Edward Foundation's Board of Directors
08.06.15

The Edward Foundation has named Mark D. Anderson as a member of its Board of Directors. Established in 1990, The Edward Foundation supports Edward Hospital & Health Services' community health care initiatives.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Appoints New Practice Group Chairs
07.29.15

Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Rapoport Gibson Will Lead the Commercial Litigation Group; Paul Gilman and Tim Nelson, Business Law & Transactions... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Ranked No. 1 for Having the Highest Percentage of Women Associates Among Illinois' Largest Firms
07.14.15

Chicago Lawyer magazine' has published the results of its annual diversity survey of the largest law firms in Illinois, and Aronberg Goldgehn has been ranked No. 1 in one analysis of the statistics.... Read More


Mark Anderson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn
05.06.15

Mark Anderson has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a member. He concentrates his practice in federal and state corporate and partnership tax, estate and gift taxes, and related business matters for middle market companies and their owners.... Read More


Sheri Zaban Featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine
01.22.15

Aronberg Goldgehn member Sharon S. Zaban has been featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine's Real Estate Edition for 2015 in the article titled, "A Practice Built Upon a Commitment to Real Estate Clients."... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois
01.12.15

Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers; Amber N. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson named ‘Rising Stars.'... Read More


Lisa Brodsky, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Elected New Members
01.01.15

Aronberg Goldgehn has elected Lisa J. Brodsky, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015.... Read More


Sheri Zaban Selected for Inclusion on 2015 Best Lawyers List
08.18.14

Sharon Zaban has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Listed as Top Midwest Real Estate Law Firm
07.10.14

Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce we have been listed amongst the Top Midwest Real Estate Law Firms for 2014 as noted by Midwest Real Estate Magazine's annual Best of the Best issue.... Read More


Henry Morris Featured in Leading Lawyers Network Magazine's Real Estate, Construction and Environmental Edition for 2014
01.17.14

Leading Lawyers Network Magazine featured Real Estate and Construction Member, Henry Morris, in an article in their Real Estate, Construction and Environmental Edition for 2014.... Read More


Amber LaFevers, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.13.14

Amber LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have been designated as Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Amy Gibson, Tim Nelson and Julie Neubauer Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
08.29.13

Aronberg Attorneys Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More


Sharon Zaban Joins Aronberg Goldgehn
05.28.13

Sheri has joined as a member of the firm's real estate finance and lending groups and will focus on all aspects of lending, with an emphasis on real estate financing.... Read More


Bankruptcy Alert - A Judgment for Violation of the City of Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance May Not be Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
10.21.11

The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently held that a judgment entered against a landlord for violation of various sections of the City of Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance was not dischargeable in bankruptcy.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Elects Michael A. Zaslavsky As an Equity Member
07.01.11


Timothy Nelson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn As An Associate
11.29.10

Timothy Nelson has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as an associate in the business law department.... Read More


Jerry Holisky Receives Chicago Association of Realtors 2010 Affiliate Member of the Year Award
09.16.10

Aronberg Goldgehn business lawyer Jerry Holisky has been honored by the Chicago Association of Realtors® as the 2010 Affiliate Member of the Year.... Read More


Lichtenstein Obtains a Dismissal With Prejudice of a Claim for Breach of Contract
09.29.09

Nathan Lichtenstein has obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a claim for breach of contract and fraud against the sellers of a condominium unit... Read More


Henry Morris Handles Negotiation and Closing of TIF Financing for Retail Development at Ogilvie Transportation Center
11.13.08