Real Estate & Finance
Neal & Leroy, LLC has over 50 years of experience in all aspects of real estate law, performing legal services for diverse public and private sector clients. As one of Chicago’s premier real estate firms, Neal & Leroy excels at meeting clients’ business objectives, based on experience in all types of transactions prevalent in the real estate industry, foresight into new industry trends, and knowledge of applicable laws and customs.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS & FINANCE
Neal & Leroy, LLC has over 50 years of experience in all aspects of real estate law, performing legal services for diverse public and private sector clients. As one of Chicago’s premier real estate firms, Neal & Leroy excels at meeting clients’ business objectives, based on experience in all types of transactions prevalent in the real estate industry, foresight into new industry trends, and knowledge of applicable laws and customs.
Our attorneys understand the concerns of the various participants in a wide range of transactions, and use this understanding to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
The firm’s real estate practice areas include:
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Real Estate Transactions and Finance
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Zoning, Development and Land Use
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Public and Project Finance
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Eminent Domain/ Condemnation
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Public/Sports Facilities Development
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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Community Development
- Anne L. Fredd
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- afredd@nealandleroy.com
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- Bradley A. Smith
- Attorney
- bsmith@nealandleroy.com
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- Emily Crone
- Attorney
- ecrone@nealandleroy.com
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- Jordan Briggs
- Attorney
- jbriggs@nealandleroy.com
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- Langdon D. Neal
- Attorney
- lneal@nealandleroy.com
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- Langdon E. Neal
- Attorney
- leneal@nealandleroy.com
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- Sara K. Barnes
- Attorney
- sbarnes@nealandleroy.com
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- Steven Church
- Attorney
- schurch@nealandleroy.com
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- 2023
- Representative Matter
Transit Corridor Condemnation
Counseled a transit agency through condemnation and valuation proceedings for a corridor expansion, including inverse-condemnation claims and just-compensation negotiations.
- 2025
- Representative Matter
TIF Revenue Bond Financing
Served as underwriter’s counsel on a multi-series TIF revenue bond financing supporting mixed-use redevelopment in a Chicago neighborhood tax-increment district.
- 08/07/2026
- Representative Matter
Structured and negotiated the legal framework for the redevelopment of a 42-acre former industrial site in Chicago’s South Side — coordinating TIF financing, environmental compliance, and affordable housing agreements across 7 separate closing transactions.
- June 24, 2026
- Others
Neal & Leroy Named "Top Firm to Watch" by Legal 500
- June 12, 2026
- Others
Neal & Leroy Ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide
- March 4, 2026
- Others
Jeanette Sublett Named a 2026 Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
- February 26, 2026
- Others
Neal & Leroy Represents Blackthorn Capital in Simultaneous Acquisition of Two Residential Services Enterprises
- February 17, 2026
- Others
Leading Real Estate Attorney Sara K. Barnes Joins Neal & Leroy
- January 8, 2026
- Others
Scott Borstein Brings Practical Insight to Chicago Land Use and Zoning in 2025 IICLE Publications
- December 4, 2025
- Others
Neal & Leroy has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® in America by Best Lawyers®
- November 12, 2025
- Others
Neal & Leroy Provides Legal Counsel for New After School Matters Orleans Teen Center in Cabrini-Green
- September 16, 2025
- Others
Neal & Leroy Makes a Major Splash - Welcoming Brian Arnfelt and MacKinzie Neal to Expand Its Transactional Practice
- September 10, 2025
- Others
N&L's Friedman Contributes to Land Use Law Publication
- November 27, 2024
- Others
N&L Supports After School Matters
- August 2, 2024
- Others
Langdon Neal Again a Leading Lawyer
- April 18, 2024
- Others
American College of Real Estate Lawyers Adds Langdon Neal as a Member
- January 30, 2024
- Others
Langdon Neal is again a "Super Lawyer"
- September 5, 2023
- Others
N&L Adds Brad Smith as a Managing Member
- June 2, 2023
- Others
Neal & Leroy Partner Friedman Lectures on Preserving Illinois Cultural and Historic Resources
- May 26, 2023
- Others
Neal & Leroy represents Trammell Crow on Hyde Park Labs life science development project in Chicago
- February 10, 2020
- Others
Neal & Leroy LLC Recognized by Best Lawyers!
- April 16, 2019
- Others
Neal & Leroy, LLC's Long-Standing Commitment to Community and Civic Engagement Continues
- November 12, 2018
- Others
Obama Presidential Center
- June 24, 2026
- Others
Neal & Leroy Named "Top Firm to Watch" by Legal 500
- June 12, 2026
- Others
Neal & Leroy Ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide
- March 4, 2026
- Others
Jeanette Sublett Named a 2026 Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
- February 26, 2026
- Others
Neal & Leroy Represents Blackthorn Capital in Simultaneous Acquisition of Two Residential Services Enterprises
- February 17, 2026
- Others
Leading Real Estate Attorney Sara K. Barnes Joins Neal & Leroy
- January 8, 2026
- Others
Scott Borstein Brings Practical Insight to Chicago Land Use and Zoning in 2025 IICLE Publications
- December 4, 2025
- Others
Neal & Leroy has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® in America by Best Lawyers®
- November 12, 2025
- Others
Neal & Leroy Provides Legal Counsel for New After School Matters Orleans Teen Center in Cabrini-Green
- September 16, 2025
- Others
Neal & Leroy Makes a Major Splash - Welcoming Brian Arnfelt and MacKinzie Neal to Expand Its Transactional Practice
- September 10, 2025
- Others
N&L's Friedman Contributes to Land Use Law Publication
- November 27, 2024
- Others
N&L Supports After School Matters
- August 2, 2024
- Others
Langdon Neal Again a Leading Lawyer
- April 18, 2024
- Others
American College of Real Estate Lawyers Adds Langdon Neal as a Member
- January 30, 2024
- Others
Langdon Neal is again a "Super Lawyer"
- September 5, 2023
- Others
N&L Adds Brad Smith as a Managing Member
- June 2, 2023
- Others
Neal & Leroy Partner Friedman Lectures on Preserving Illinois Cultural and Historic Resources
- May 26, 2023
- Others
Neal & Leroy represents Trammell Crow on Hyde Park Labs life science development project in Chicago
- February 10, 2020
- Others
Neal & Leroy LLC Recognized by Best Lawyers!
- April 16, 2019
- Others
Neal & Leroy, LLC's Long-Standing Commitment to Community and Civic Engagement Continues
- November 12, 2018
- Others