About
Becker Gurian, founded in 1997 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a law firm focused on commercial real estate. The firm advises entrepreneurial and institutional investors and developers on acquisitions, dispositions, development, entitlements, complex leasing, and debt and equity financings. Its Work Toward Clarity process emphasizes thorough preparation, transparent communication through negotiations and due diligence, and disciplined execution to close transactions efficiently. The team includes experienced real estate attorneys, including partners Jeffrey B. Gurian and Robert E. Blacher and of counsel attorney Martin I. Becker. Matters handled range from entity formation and LLC structuring to sale/exchange negotiations, sale-leasebacks, multi-tenant transactions, and large, complex developments. The firm also assists clients with forming and registering not-for-profit organizations as 501(c)(3) entities. Client feedback notes responsiveness, practical problem-solving, and a focus on reducing risk. Becker Gurian serves clients executing transactions in Chicago and across the United States.