Edward E. "Ed" Wicks

Real Estate Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

16+ years experience

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

206-359-8000

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/edward-e-wicks.html

110 North Wacker Drive, 34th Floor Chicago IL US

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Bio

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Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Leisure and Hospitality Law
Special Focus: Commercial
Special Focus: Development
Special Focus: Finance
Special Focus: Hospitality
Special Focus: Office Buildings
Special Focus: Partnership and Limited Liability
Special Focus: REITs
Special Focus: Shopping Center Transactions
Special Focus: Tax Certiorari
Special Focus: Transactions
Listed in Leading Lawyer Magazine's Top 100 Real Estate Lawyers in Illinois
Listed as Illinois "Leading Lawyer" in Real Estate Finance

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1975

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Reviews

Nicole Howard

2 weeks ago

Competent on the deal, but communication was inconsistent

Ed Wicks handled the acquisition of a boutique hotel property for our group. His deep knowledge of commercial real estate and the specific nuances of hospitality law, which his recognition in these areas reflects, was evident in the contract drafting and due diligence. He identified several potential zoning and licensing issues we had missed. However, the experience was mixed. While the final outcome was solid, there were periods where responses to emails took several days, leaving us in the dark on minor but time-sensitive points. For a firm of Perkins Coie's stature and with his decades of experience, I expected more proactive updates. He is undoubtedly a skilled attorney who knows his field inside and out, but the client service aspect felt merely adequate for the premium rate.