Seyfarth Shaw’s Real Estate Practice - Illinois Recognized in 2010 Edition of Legal 500

This year, Seyfarth Shaw’s Real Estate practice in Illinois is once again ranked as a leader in Legal 500. The guide reported that “Seyfarth Shaw’s real estate practice comprises more than 90 lawyers and spans nine states. The firm has reacted to the economic crisis by devoting extra attention to its corporate and institutional clients on distressed loans and properties. Although there has been an increasing focus on restructuring, workouts and enforcement proceedings, the team has continued to carry out transactional work, loan closings, leasing, co-op and condominium work.”

Seyfarth Shaw’s Construction Practice Recognized by Chambers USA

The 2010 Chambers USA guide recognized Seyfarth Shaw’s Washington, D.C. Construction practice with a band 2 ranking again this year. The nationwide practice also maintained the same ranking as last year, at band 3.

Chambers noted that Seyfarth Shaw’s Construction practice “combines contentious and non-contentious expertise, offering clients an impressive depth of representation. It covers contracts, teaming agreements, project management and a range of disputes. It also regularly assists clients with infrastructure projects on a global basis, and PPP work is a forte. The group's client base includes contractors, owners, architects, engineers and a variety of design professionals.”

Seyfarth Shaw’s Real Estate Practice Recognized by Chambers USA

Seyfarth Shaw’s Real Estate practice groups in Georgia and Illinois were both recognized with band 3 rankings. Nationally, Seyfarth Shaw maintained a band 2 ranking in Retail.

Clients reported to Chambers that Seyfarth is “top-notch in everything we have asked of them.” With respect to the Georgia office, clients added, “The attorneys suggest directions for us and cover issues that we had not thought of. The team gave us a feeling of comfort, which reinforced that we were getting good value for our money.”

Seyfarth Shaw’s Construction Practice Recognized in 2010 Edition of Legal 500

Seyfarth Shaw’s Construction practice is ranked in the second tier of law firms nationwide in Legal 500 this year. Legal 500 reported that “ [Seyfarth Shaw’s] ‘top-tier’ practice handles dispute resolution in addition to a wide range of non-contentious construction matters. It is highly regarded for its ‘exceptional’ service and experience of matters relating to government contracts.”

The Builders Association Awards Seyfarth for Corporate Citizenship

The Builders Association -- the leading trade association in Chicago for the commercial construction industry -- presented Seyfarth Shaw with its Corporate Citizenship Award for 2008. This honor celebrates the recipient’s dedication to giving back to the community and the firm was selected as a result of its community service activities, charitable giving and pro bono legal services. Seyfarth is committed to being an outstanding corporate citizen and an active contributor to communities where its people work and live. The firm’s Construction Practice Group has embraced that commitment by producing educational materials for industry members and mentoring the next generation of workers. Chicago Litigation partners Roger Price and Mark Johnson accepted the award on the Firm’s behalf. “The members of the Builders Association provide the brains and brawn that build the infrastructure, schools, hospitals, offices, residences and all the structures that make our civilization possible and worthwhile,” Roger noted. “We are truly privileged to work with these folks and humbled by their award.”

Photo: Mark Johnson, Seyfarth Shaw; Roger Price, Seyfarth Shaw; J. David Pepper, Pepper Construction Company President and Builders Association Board Chairman.