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Featured Real Estate Attorneys in Chicago — Haute Lawyer Network

Editorially selected real estate law attorneys in Chicago — each independently reviewed and featured by Haute Living, a Google News publisher since 2005.

Last reviewed by the Haute Lawyer editorial team · June 2026 · Profile information is reviewed for accuracy. Learn about our editorial standards →

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About This Page

This page is an editorial index published by Haute Lawyer Network, a legal editorial platform by Haute Living — a Google News-indexed publication since 2005. It is designed to provide educational context about real estate law law in Chicago and to help readers identify attorneys in the Haute Lawyer Network who practice in this area.

This is not a ranking system. Attorneys are not scored, rated, or compared against each other. Inclusion reflects Haute Living's editorial review of each attorney's professional qualifications, bar admission, and practice focus — not a guarantee of outcomes or an endorsement of legal services.

For full information on how attorneys are selected and what information is verified, see our Editorial Standards →

Who are the top real estate attorneys in Chicago?

Haute Lawyer features a curated group of Chicago real estate attorneys — each editorially reviewed by Haute Living and selected based on Illinois Bar admission, transactional sophistication, and standing in the Chicago real estate bar.

What real estate attorneys are featured in Haute Lawyer Chicago?

Haute Lawyer's Chicago real estate network includes Glenn L. Udell of Brown, Udell, Pomerantz & Delrahim, Ltd. — recognized for real estate law and business/commercial litigation in Chicago, IL.

How does Haute Lawyer select Chicago real estate attorneys?

Attorneys are editorially vetted by Haute Living's editorial team based on Illinois Bar admission, real estate transactional and litigation experience, peer recognition, and standing in the Chicago real estate market.

Why is Chicago a significant real estate market?

Chicago's distinctive property tax system administered at the county level creates unique legal needs for commercial and residential property owners. Cook County's reassessment cycle and the active property tax appeal practice make Chicago one of the most specialized property tax markets in the United States, alongside a deep commercial and luxury residential market.

Market Context

About the Chicago Real Estate Law Market

Illinois is one of the few attorney-closing states, and Illinois law makes attorney review a routine part of nearly every residential and commercial transaction. Chicago's commercial real estate market — spanning the Loop, River North, Fulton Market, and luxury residential along the lakefront — is one of the deepest in the country. Cook County's property tax system, administered through the Assessor's Office and the Board of Review with a triennial reassessment cycle, makes property tax assessment appeals a distinctive and active Chicago practice area.

What to look for in a Chicago real estate attorney

When selecting a Chicago real estate attorney, consider: Illinois Bar admission, experience with the deal type (commercial, luxury residential, development), familiarity with Cook County property tax assessment procedure if you own commercial property, capacity to coordinate with title insurers and lenders, and a track record on transactions of comparable scale.

Editorial Standards

Why These Attorneys Are Included

Every attorney featured on this page has been individually reviewed by Haute Living's editorial team. Selection is based on the following criteria — all of which must be met for inclusion:

Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction — verified against the state bar's public attorney search
Minimum years of practice in the declared specialty area
Demonstrated specialization — not general practice
No active disciplinary proceedings or publicly listed bar complaints at time of review
Professional standing within their market — evaluated through peer recognition, firm affiliation, and editorial fit with Haute Living's high-net-worth readership
Application reviewed and approved by Haute Lawyer's editorial team — not every application is accepted

This page is maintained by Haute Lawyer's editorial team. Attorney information is reviewed for accuracy. Last reviewed: June 2026. Learn about our full editorial standards

Featured Real Estate Attorneys in Chicago

Haute Lawyer Network attorneys in real estate law — each editorially reviewed for bar admission, specialization, and professional standing in the real estate law community.

Glenn L. Udell

Brown, Udell, Pomerantz & Delrahim, Ltd.

Chicago, Illinois

Recognized For

Real estate law and business/commercial litigation in Chicago, IL.

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Attorney Detail

About These Attorneys

Glenn L. UdellBrown, Udell, Pomerantz & Delrahim, Ltd.

Glenn L. Udell is a real estate attorney at Brown, Udell, Pomerantz & Delrahim, Ltd. based in Chicago, Illinois, featured in the Haute Lawyer Network for Chicago. Recognized for real estate law and business/commercial litigation in Chicago, IL, Glenn represents clients across Chicago and surrounding South-market jurisdictions on real estate law matters. Glenn is a featured member of Haute Lawyer's editorial network — an invitation-only directory reviewed by the Haute Living editorial team.

Bar admission: Illinois — verify at iardc.org
Editorial feature: Glenn L. Udell on Illinois Property Tax Appeals: How Cook, Lake & DuPage County Property Owners Can Fight Back — and Win

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Questions Clients Ask About Real Estate Attorneys in Chicago

What does a Chicago real estate attorney do?

A Chicago real estate attorney handles residential and commercial transactions, condominium and HOA matters, leasing, development and zoning, distressed real estate, and real estate litigation in Cook County and the Northern District of Illinois.

Why are attorneys involved in residential closings in Chicago?

Cook County and the Chicago metropolitan area follow an attorney-review custom for residential real estate transactions. Buyers and sellers typically retain counsel to handle attorney review, title, survey, escrow, and closing — a practice baked into the standard Chicago Association of REALTORS® contract.

What is Chicago's transfer tax on real estate?

Chicago imposes municipal and state transfer taxes on real estate transactions, with separate rates applied at the city, county, and state level. Counsel calculates and allocates these taxes between buyer and seller and confirms applicable exemptions before closing.

How does Chicago zoning differ from suburban Cook County?

Chicago zoning is governed by the Chicago Zoning Ordinance and administered by the Department of Planning and Development, with many projects requiring aldermanic and committee approvals. Suburban Cook County and collar-county zoning is administered municipality by municipality, each with its own ordinance and process.

What kinds of disputes arise in Chicago real estate transactions?

Common disputes include breach of purchase agreements, condominium assessment and developer-turnover disputes, broker liability, easement and party-wall issues, and commercial landlord-tenant litigation in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Cook County property tax appeals such an active practice?

Cook County reassesses property on a triennial cycle, and assessments may be appealed first to the Assessor, then to the Board of Review, and ultimately to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board or Circuit Court. Many commercial owners pursue annual appeals to manage tax burden, supporting one of the most active property tax bars in the country.

Is Illinois an attorney-closing state?

Yes — Illinois is one of the few states where attorney involvement in residential real estate closings is standard. The attorney review period in most contracts, combined with state-specific practice expectations, makes Illinois counsel a meaningful component of nearly every transaction.

How does Haute Lawyer differ from a real estate referral directory?

Haute Lawyer is an invitation-only editorial network published on Haute Living, a Google News-indexed publication. Attorneys are individually reviewed by the editorial team — Haute Lawyer does not sell leads, rank attorneys, or operate a pay-per-click directory.

How do I verify an Illinois real estate attorney's credentials?

Verify Illinois Bar admission and disciplinary history through the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission at iardc.org.

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Chicago real estate attorneys are admitted in Illinois. Verify credentials at iardc.org.

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Attorneys featured on Haute Lawyer Network may be members of a paid visibility program. Inclusion does not constitute a legal recommendation, ranking, endorsement, or guarantee of any outcome. Users should independently evaluate legal counsel. Haute Lawyer does not guarantee rankings, leads, search placement, or AI citations. Learn about our editorial standards →