Real Estate Law
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Michael J. Choate is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Michael J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
Illinois
State Capital
Springfield
Highest Court
Illinois Supreme Court
Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$225-$425/hr
Fee Model Notes
Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011
Pamela Howard
Our company recently engaged Michael Choate at Proskauer Rose to navigate a complex commercial property acquisition in Chicago that involved significant securities and corporate structuring elements. Mr. Choate's deep expertise across multiple practice areas was immediately evident. His 14 years of experience, particularly his recognized work in real estate law and his background in corporate and securities matters from Chicago-Kent, proved invaluable. He didn't just review contracts; he anticipated regulatory hurdles and structured the deal to optimize our capital position, clearly drawing on the skills that earned him recognition by Best Lawyers. His strategic thinking saved us considerable future liability. The one area where we occasionally wished for more was in the initial responsiveness of his support staff during the due diligence phase; sometimes follow-up requests took a day or two longer than ideal. That said, when we had direct access to Mr. Choate, his counsel was precise and decisive. He is a sharp, pragmatic attorney who understands how different legal disciplines intersect in a major transaction. We achieved a successful closing and I would confidently recommend him for sophisticated business and real estate legal needs.