Laura Weingartner Earns 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Award From Connect CRE

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Laura Weingartner was selected to Connect CRE’s 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate list. Weingartner was one of only ten attorneys recognized from the Chicago & Midwest region.

According to Connect CRE, “this program spotlights attorneys nationwide who have made an impact through their practice in commercial real estate-related matters as well as the contributions they have made as members of the industry and the community.” Connect CRE highlighted top attorneys from each region it covers: California, Texas, New York & Tri-State, Chicago & Midwest, Washington, D.C., Boston & New England, Atlanta & Southeast, Florida & Gulf Coast, Phoenix & Southwest, and Seattle & Pacific Northwest.  

In her practice, Weingartner focuses on complex renewable and alternative energy finance arrangements. Pragmatic and thorough, she has represented lenders in hundreds of loan transactions with solar, wind, and other renewable energy developers on projects ranging in size from modest to extensive utility-scale facilities.

In addition to her renewable energy finance practice, Laura handles all commercial real estate transactions, including commercial leasing, acquisition, disposition, project siting and zoning, affordable housing development, and landlord-tenant litigation.

Weingartner earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy, an M.A. from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.