Stephen P. Sandler
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law
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Steve Sandler has spent more than 50 years counseling and advising developer and investor clients in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, financing and structuring of all types of real estate and real estate transactions.Steve's range of experience includes complex, high-stakes projects involving major office buildings, hotels, apartment buildings, industrial buildings and unimproved land. He has particular depth of skill in structuring transactions and all phases of financing, including construction, interim, permanent, mezzanine, securitized and equity funding that is provided by banks, institutions, pension funds, REITs and private lenders.Steve, a former long-term member of the firm's Management Committee, has been named to U.S. News Best Lawyers list for 2022 to 2024, has been recognized as an Illinois SuperLawyer in Real Estate since 2005 and has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the areas of Commercial Real Estate Law and Real Estate Finance. Steve Sandler has spent more than 50 years counseling and advising developer and investor clients in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, financing and structuring of all types of real estate and real estate transactions. Steve's range of experience includes complex, high-stakes projects involving major office buildings, hotels, apartment buildings, industrial buildings and unimproved land. He has particular depth of skill in structuring transactions and all phases of financing, including construction, interim, permanent, mezzanine, securitized and equity funding that is provided by banks, institutions, pension funds, REITs and private lenders. Steve, a former long-term member of the firm's Management Committee, has been named to U.S. News Best Lawyers list for 2022 to 2024, has been recognized as an Illinois SuperLawyer in Real Estate since 2005 and has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the areas of Commercial Real Estate Law and Real Estate Finance.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Carol Murphy
Steve Sandler's deep experience in Chicago real estate is evident. His 58-year career and recognition in the field gave us confidence during the acquisition of a small commercial property. He understood the nuances of the deal structure. However, our experience was mixed. While his legal advice was sound, communication was sometimes slow, and responses to emails could take several days. For straightforward matters, his expertise from Gould & Ratner is a definite asset, but you must be prepared for a more traditional pace. He knows his stuff on financing and development, but managing client expectations could be improved.