We have significant experience in real estate development.  Our attorneys are proficient in all aspects of real estate development including contract negotiation, entity formation, public approvals, financing and construction.  We work with developers of condominium projects, drafting condominium declarations and forming condominium and homeowners associations.  We have worked on many mixed-use projects and help our clients in the planning and drafting of documents to deal with the unique issues related to mixed-use development.  Because we are able to integrate all of these services our clients benefit from a comprehensive approach to legal practice resulting in consistency and continuity.

We have particular expertise in land use development and zoning. We assist clients in obtaining rezonings, planned developments, subdivisions, special use permits, variances, annexations and other public entitlements and approvals.  Our attorneys have appeared before numerous local zoning boards, plan commissions and city councils.  

Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen
322 South Green, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60607