Clarity in Commercial Real Estate Law

BECKER  GURIAN

We advise entrepreneurial and institutional investors and developers looking to buy, sell, develop, entitle, lease, or finance commercial real estate.

Our Work Toward Clarity process guides complex
deals through to resolution smoothly and easily.
The steps are direct:

Our Work Toward Clarity process guides complex
deals through to resolution smoothly
and easily.
The steps are direct:

PREPARE UP FRONT

We strive to learn as much as possible about our clients, their business and goals, the other party (and counsel), and the property. The more thorough the upfront work, the stronger the results.

PREPARE UP FRONT

We strive to learn as much as possible about our clients, their business and goals, the other party (and counsel), and the property. The more thorough the upfront work, the stronger the results.

ADVANCE TOWARDS GOAL

Transparency in this step is key! We work closely with our clients to educate and keep them fully apprised of risks, negotiations, due diligence, third party involvement, and progress towards their objective.

ADVANCE TOWARDS GOAL

Transparency in this step is key! We work closely with our clients to educate and keep them fully apprised of risks, negotiations, due diligence, third party involvement, and progress towards their objective.

BRING THE DEAL HOME

Tenacity and experience pay off here as we work together to close the transaction and achieve the client’s real estate goals.

BRING THE DEAL HOME

Tenacity and experience pay off here as we work together to close the transaction and achieve the client’s real estate goals.

We call that our "Work Toward Clarity" process. We have been working with client feedback for decades improving this unique process.
Clients trust it.

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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

For over twenty years, I’ve had the good fortune to work with Marty Becker of the law firm Becker Gurian for my real estate needs. Marty becomes intimately involved with all aspects of a transaction and provides excellent counsel and professional services. My needs have ranged from the simple to the complex: forming LLCs, lease transactions, multi-faceted development deals, complex sale/exchange negotiations. Marty’s skills as an attorney looking out for my best interests has resulted in him acting as a negotiator concerned with doing each deal the right way, a businessman who understands the importance of getting the job done, an individual with the highest ethical standards, performing beyond my expectations. I am more than satisfied with Marty and his colleagues at Becker Gurian, I am proud to say that my attorney is Marty Becker.

 

Edward Zifkin, CCIM - Principal Zifkin Realty Group, LLC

My family values and enjoys our long term personal and professional relationship with Marty Becker and with the entire staff at Becker Gurian. In addition to legal expertise and experience they listen, understand, and advocate to protect our needs and desires (from personal to business).

 

Ron Emanuel - President and CEO ATI Capital

Becker Gurian provides an excellent team of experienced real estate attorneys.  They are responsive, creative, and consistently find ways to reduce risk for each transaction.  They are a valued advisor to our firm.

 

Brennan Hitpas - Vice President - Retail Newcastle Limited

Marty Becker has been my real estate attorney for almost two decades, and he brings a professionalism and service level to every matter that is rarely found.  He not only understands the technical points of real estate law, but is pragmatic and practical in negotiations, which leads to quick resolutions of issues and a timely closing of transactions.  I could not recommend him any more highly to prospective clients.

 

Keith Bank - CEO KB Partners

Robert Blacher and his team at Becker Gurian were instrumental in helping us to develop and establish our not-for-profit public charity. They explained the process and helped walk us through filing and registering as a 501(c)(3) in a remarkably timely manner. He has continued to support us with the management of our organization and assist with all our tax and legal questions. Not only has Robert provided us with his expertise, he has gone above and beyond when he did not have the answers, recruiting the help of others who did. Since the formation of Make A Change International in July of 2014, we have supported over 40 health care professionals on medical service trips to underserved communities in 7 countries across the world. The ongoing service through our organization is only possible because of the continued dedication and sacrifice of Robert and his team.

 

Aaron Tabor, MD, MPH - Founder and President Make A Change International, Inc.

Becker Gurian has handled multiple, complex transactions for our company over the last decade. They understand our business and helped us close on numerous deals, they’ve earned our respect and trust.

 

Rich Brolly Keating Resources

Becker Gurian has represented me in multiple real estate transactions over the last 7 years totaling over $100 million in value.  I purchase value add property throughout the United States all of which are complicated with issues involving zoning, surveys, title, environmental contamination, tenant disputes etc.  The team at Becker Gurian has always delivered providing responsive professional service at a fair price.  I strongly recommend Becker Gurian and look forward to many more transactions together.

 

Gerard J. Keating - President and CEO Keating Resources

BeckerGurian has taken the time to learn about my business which has improved both the efficiency and cost effectiveness of their representation for Chicago Development Partners.

 

Howard Weiner Chicago Development Partners

We’ve worked with Jeffrey Gurian and Becker Gurian for many years, and time and again, we’re glad we did. They are accessible and straightforward in explaining our legal options and providing on-target recommendations. Their legal expertise has proven very valuable to our business.

 

John E. Gross and J.D.Devine Newcastle Properties, LLC

Becker Gurian has handled multiple complex development and financing transactions for our firm. I know when I call them, I’ll get smart, expert, carefully thought-through legal advice that helps me move my deals forward. They’ve earned our trust.

 

Solomon Barket - Founder and Chief Creative Officer Condor Partners

For the past 12 years, Becker Gurian has been our firm’s exclusive legal advisor for all matters related to North American real estate. The level of knowledge, skill, and experience embedded within their firm has allowed them to successfully guide our company through many large, complex real estate deals, including the sale / leaseback of a 850,000 square foot office building that involved converting 9 direct tenants to subtenants under a new master lease. For someone seeking very personalized legal service from seasoned attorneys, I highly recommend Becker Gurian.

 

Cody Stice - Former Director, Facilities Coriant

For the past 10 years, Becker & Gurian has represented my interests to the absolute highest standard. In that time, my attorney has exhibited unparalleled expertise and professional knowledge that I could not have found at any other law firm. Not only are the people friendly and personal, they are timely, effective, and always have their client’s best interest at heart. Whether the real estate opportunity I am working on is large or small, I know that the effort and advice I receive will be second to none.

 

Gary Alcock - President Alcock Development Co, Inc.

The team at Becker and Gurian takes a creative and business-like approach in working with the clients to produce efficient and effective solutions.  Their team is intimately involved with all of the details in our transactions from entity creation to financing, which provides great consistency in how we handle our matters with tenants, sellers, and lenders.

 

Andy Stein - Principal Clark Street Real Estate

Becker Gurian has handled development and financing transactions for our firm for over 10 years. They have treated each deal, whether complex or a simple, as an intimate stakeholder. The relationship we’ve developed over the years has led to an unmeasurable amount of trust.

 

John Collins - Principal Clark Street Real Estate

My family has worked with the attorneys at Becker Gurian for over 25 years. We truly value the relationship and trust that we have been able to develop over that timeframe. Becker Gurian provides practical “deal making” advice and counsel on transactions that include development, finance, and leasing.

 

Peter Eisenberg - Principal Clark Street Real Estate

Becker Gurian has handled multiple complex development and financing transactions for our firm over the last 15 years. I know when I call them, I’ll get smart, expert, carefully thought-through legal advice that helps me move my deals forward. They’ve earned our trust.

 

E. Thomas Collins, Jr. - Principal Clark Street Real Estate

We’ve been a client of Becker & Gurian for 10 years now, and plan to continue for the next 10.  For all our needs in real estate transactional work, Becker Gurian delivers sophisticated counsel with the responsiveness and efficiency our deals require. We recommend them for all real estate transactions – large or small – unequivocally.

 

Fritz L. Duda, Jr. - Principal Clark Street Real Estate

Becker Gurian has been a trusted partner of Clark Street Real Estate ever since we started the firm over 10 years ago. Our business is all about relationships and I know when I call Bob, Jeff, or Marty I’ll receive the attention I need whether the matter is large or small. They are also efficient in their work and know how to get to the right answer quickly – this is important to us as legal costs can add up rapidly in the development business.

 

James M. Kurtzweil - Principal Clark Street Real Estate

Our company would not be where we are at today without our partnership with Robert Blacher and his team at Becker Gurian. While not formally part of our company, Bob has our complete trust to make sure our interests are always protected. Their attention to detail and response time on all of the projects gives us a tremendous advantage against our competition.

 

Tim McCahill - Principal Transport Properties

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PRACTICE AREAS

Navigating Complex Transactions
Across Asset Classes

Sharply focused on real estate law, with a breadth of experience in all transaction types and across all asset classes, our success comes from assisting clients in navigating sophisticated commercial real estate transactions smoothly, thoroughly, and quickly to successfully realize their objectives.

PRACTICE AREAS

Navigating Complex Transactions Across Asset Classes

Sharply focused on real estate law, with a breadth of experience in all transaction types and across all asset classes, our success comes from assisting clients in navigating sophisticated commercial real estate transactions smoothly, thoroughly, and quickly to successfully realize their objectives.

PRACTICE AREAS COMPRISE:

Acquisitions & Dispositions
Construction
Development
Environmental
Leasing
Real Estate & Construction Related Litigation
Real Estate Financing
Zoning & Land Use

PRACTICE AREAS COMPRISE:

Acquisitions & Dispositions
Construction
Development
Environmental
Leasing
Real Estate & Construction Related Litigation
Real Estate Financing
Zoning & Land Use

INVESTMENT ASSET CLASSES:

Apartment Buildings
Condominium Developments & Conversions
Custom-Home Residential Developments
Hotels
Industrial Facilities
Mixed-Use Developments
Office Buildings
Retail

INVESTMENT ASSET CLASSES:

Apartment Buildings
Condominium Developments & Conversions
Custom-Home Residential Developments
Hotels
Industrial Facilities
Mixed-Use Developments
Office Buildings
Retail

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ATTORNEYS

It takes years of practice to bring clarity to a sophisticated transaction...
and to help the deal progress smoothly.

With prior experience in large law firms and having served as legal counsel on thousands of complex real estate transactions, the Becker Gurian team offers a legal link to seasoned experience in commercial real estate.

ATTORNEYS

It takes years of practice to bring clarity to a sophisticated transaction...and to help the deal progress smoothly.

With prior experience in large law firms and having served as legal counsel on thousands of complex real estate transactions, the Becker Gurian team offers a legal link to seasoned experience in commercial real estate.

MARTIN I. BECKER

OF COUNSEL

marty@beckergurian.com
(847) 579-6940
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Robert E. Blacher

PARTNER

robert@beckergurian.com
(847) 579-6945
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Moshe I. Friedman

moshe@beckergurian.com
(847) 579-6950
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Jeffrey B. Gurian

PARTNER

jeff@beckergurian.com
(847) 579-6941
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Jason J. Mathew

jason@beckergurian.com
(847) 609-0234
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David T. Meek

OF COUNSEL

david@beckergurian.com
(847) 579-6943
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Barry I. Mortge

OF COUNSEL

barry@beckergurian.com
(847) 609-0234
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Beth A. Sansiper

beth@beckergurian.com
(847) 609-6942
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Jeffery A. Sepesi

OF COUNSEL

jsepesi@beckergurian.com
(952) 426-8279

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ABOUT BECKER GURIAN

Your Trusted Resource

We want our clients to view us as their single most reliable business partner.

To earn that level of trust, we are committed to be:

Experienced

We clearly outline your legal options and offer creative solutions.

Accessible

“Time Kills Deals.” We are present in the deal.
Reachable by phone & email, returning messages, & turning around work promptly.

Responsive

Our counsel will add value and clarity, not obstruction… and result in expediency.

Results oriented

Always. Above all, we are dedicated to achieving our clients’ investment goals.
We look for issues the client may not even see. We pursue their best interests with tenacity.
We eliminate legal obstacles along the way.

ABOUT BECKER GURIAN

Your Trusted Resource

We want our clients to view us as their single most reliable business partner.

To earn that level of trust, we are committed to be:

Experienced

We clearly outline your legal options and offer creative solutions.

Accessible

“Time Kills Deals.” We are present in the deal.
Reachable by phone & email, returning messages, & turning around work promptly.

Responsive

Our counsel will add value and clarity, not obstruction… and result in expediency.

Results oriented

Always. Above all, we are dedicated to achieving our clients’ investment goals.
We look for issues the client may not even see. We pursue their best interests with tenacity.
We eliminate legal obstacles along the way.

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Our
“Work Toward Clarity”
process is three simple steps:

Our
“Work Toward Clarity”
process is three
simple steps:

Prepare Up Front.

Advance Towards Goal.

Bring the Deal Home.

Let us work for you.

CONTACT

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