Real Estate · Chicago
Top Real Estate Lawyers in Chicago
Real estate lawyers handle property purchases and sales, leases, title issues, zoning and landlord–tenant disputes. This list compares 17 real estate lawyers practising in Chicago on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 17
- 11 verified licences
- 65%
- average years in practice
- 11
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
- 2
Julia Ortega
VerifiedAttorney
36 yrs in practice3.5(13)DivorceImmigrationReal EstateSpeaks English, Hindi
- 3
Adaeze Castellano
VerifiedAssociate
Thorne & Harrow LLP31 yrs in practice3.8(3)ImmigrationEmploymentEstate Planning+1 moreSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 4
Clara Quinn
VerifiedAssociate
Quill & Brook LLP27 yrs in practice4.1(9)FamilyImmigrationPersonal Injury+1 moreSpeaks English, Russian
- 5
Helena Nakamura
VerifiedAssociate
Quill & Brook LLP18 yrs in practice4.9(23)Personal InjuryReal Estate - 6
- 7
Michael A. Lowell
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Sterling & Granger LLP27 yrs in practice3.7(3)ImmigrationCriminal DefenseReal EstateSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 8
Benjamin Moreau
Out of datePartner
Marlow Law Group31 yrs in practice4.2(22)FamilyCriminal DefenseReal EstateSpeaks English, Russian
- 9
Omar Stavros
VerifiedPartner
Merritt & Ashby LLP14 yrs in practice3.0(2)Personal InjuryEstate PlanningFamily+1 more - 10
Hugo Ramirez
VerifiedSenior Associate
Calder Law Group15 yrs in practice4.0(1)FamilyChild CustodyReal Estate - 11
Benjamin Jansen
Out of datePartner
Kensington & Rowe LLP10 yrs in practice4.7(23)Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseReal EstateSpeaks English, Urdu
- 12
- 13
Anika Patel
VerifiedSenior Associate
Sterling Law Group1 yrs in practice4.6(6)Estate PlanningFamilyReal EstateSpeaks English, Korean
- 14
Omar J. Delgado
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Calder Law Group4 yrs in practice4.6(10)DivorceEstate PlanningReal Estate - 15
Mateo Calloway
PendingSenior Associate
Redfern & Ashby LLP17 yrs in practice3.8(7)ImmigrationReal Estate - 16
James Lindqvist
UnverifiedPartner
Sterling & Granger LLP3.7(14)FamilyCriminal DefensePersonal Injury+1 more - 17
Clara M. Rossi
UnverifiedPartner
Vance Law Group6 yrs in practice4.0(2)Real EstateFamilySpeaks English, Tagalog
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Chicago legal resources
- Illinois State Bar Association
Statewide bar association.
- Chicago Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
- ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Lawyer registration search and disciplinary records.
Choosing a real estate lawyer
For transactions, ask for a fixed fee quote and who reviews the title and closing documents. For disputes, ask about local court experience.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to buy a home?
In some places it is required by law or custom; in others it is optional. A lawyer can review the contract, title and closing documents.