News and Insights

3.01.13

U.S. District Court Reverses U.S. Bankruptcy Court Decision Allowing Illinois Mortgage to Be Avoided for Failure to State Interest Rate and Maturity Date

In a ruling on February 28, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois reversed the February 29, 2012 order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois…

11.29.23

Why is it so hard to secure financing in today's real estate market?

As interest rates continue to climb, securing financing for new (or existing) real estate projects remains a challenge for buyers across every region—even traditionally high-deal-flow areas. Michael…

2.24.16

Leading Lawyers Lists Michael Kurtzon as a Top 10 Real Estate Lawyer in Illinois

Michael Kurtzon, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, was recently listed as a Top 10 Real Estate lawyer in the state of Illinois by Leading Lawyers Magazine. The recognition,…

5.16.14

Mike Kurtzon Quoted in Law360 Article on Banks Easing Their Commercial Real Estate Lending Terms

Michael S. Kurtzon, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group who counsels institutional real estate lenders on a national basis in a variety of complex lending matters, is quoted in…

4.24.14

Corporate Finance, Real Estate Groups Host Invited Guests at 2014 Bricks and Ivy Ball

Several Chicago-based Dykema lawyers—including Debbie Clark (member, Corporate Finance),  Bob Linton (leader of the Firm's Real Estate practice), Mike Kurtzon (member, Real Estate) and Mark Weisbard…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

6.06.24

Dykema Earns 16 Practice Area Rankings and 33 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 33 individual attorney rankings and 16 practice area rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

1.25.24

12 Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 10 attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…

4.01.17

Guaranties in Real Estate Loan Transactions

Michael Kurtzon, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, has written the chapter “Guaranties in Real Estate Loan Transactions” for the 2017 PLI Plus edition of Commercial Real…

04.06-07.17

Commercial Real Estate Financing 2017

This year’s seminar will explore topics in commercial real estate financing that will be of interest to both seasoned practitioners as well as those still building their knowledge base.