Robert C. Linton
Member
With countless successful transactions under his belt and a well-earned reputation as one of the premier practitioners in his field, Bob Linton knows real estate.
He understands what his clients need and what he needs to do to close a leasing, acquisition, disposition, or financing transaction expeditiously, efficiently, and in a way that fully protects his client's interests. His skill in shepherding of complex, high-dollar real estate deals has made him an invaluable partner and trusted advisor for clients across the country.
Director of the firm's Real Estate and Environmental Law Department, Bob provides counsel for commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, real estate finance, development, and condominium issues. He is particularly recognized for his work in commercial leasing matters, having handled thousands of office, retail, and industrial lease transactions on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
“Lots of real estate lawyers know the law. But it's equally critical to understand the client, the market, and the importance of closing transactions quickly without compromising a client's interests.”
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- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
- University of Michigan, B.A.
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Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1989
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- Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers® for Real Estate Law, 2018-Present
- Named a Leading Real Estate Lawyer by Chambers USA, 2013-2017
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, 2017-Present. Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
- Named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the areas of Real Estate: Commercial and Real Estate: Finance by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2007-2017. Law Bulletin Publishing Company
- Named an Illinois Super Lawyer for Real Estate by Law & Politics, 2006
- Recipient of an AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
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- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- Commercial Lease Law Insider, Board Member
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