K&W
has actively represented clients in all facets of
traditional real estate law. The firm represents buyers
and sellers of real estate property, property developers
and investors, and property managers in numerous types
of development projects. Principal among our real
estate practice are cases involving brokerage commission
disputes, "straw-man" transactions, commercial
lease disputes, land acquisition disputes, and zoning
or ordinance-compliance matters.
In addition to our strong litigation experience in
the area of real estate law, we regularly provide
clients with advice on the structuring of real estate
transactions and have familiarity in the drafting
of documents pertaining to this area, including limited
partnership agreements, LLC operating agreements,
and joint venture agreements.
Our real estate practice overlaps with our extensive
work in the field of construction law. K&W represents
owners of commercial and residential properties in
drafting and negotiating all types of construction-related
contracts. We have represented both contractors and
subcontractors in an effort to negotiate solutions
to all types of disputes that occur within the construction
industry. We have substantial experience obtaining
and enforcing mechanics’ liens. Our practice
extends to all phases of construction projects, including
licensing matters, surety and workmanship matters,
contract drafting, project documentation and negotiation
during construction, dispute resolution and more.
Representative
Matters
• Hollywood
Casino (Aurora) Inc. v. Service Marine Industries,
Inc. – Successful
prosecution of vessel owner’s multi-million
dollar claim against shipyard for fraudulent or negligent
project management, including defense of $2 million
fees counterclaim. (Second highest verdict in Kane
County, Illinois.)
• In re Grant Hospital
Liquidation –
Favorable settlement of mechanics’ lien claim
despite liquidation of hospital.
• Marovec v. Charavat
– Successfully obtained a directed verdict
for our clients in a claim involving an alleged breach
of an oral contract to convey real estate upon death.
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