Corey E. Light

Corey E. Light

Shareholder; Co-Chair, Global Real Estate Practice·Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Chicago, IL

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1 review
5.0

1 review

Since 1982
44 yrs

Since 1982

Bar admission
1

Bar admission

By appointment
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By appointment

Corey E. Light at a glance

Verified credentials for Corey E. Light sourced from Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

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Free
Firm founded
1967

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Corey E. Light represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Corey E. Light

With nearly 40 years of domestic and international experience, Corey E. Light focuses his practice on real estate transactions and development. Representing major retailers, property owners, developers and lenders, Corey regularly handles all aspects of complex commercial real estate transactions including joint ventures, financings, and the acquisition and disposition of commercial property. Additionally, Corey has been involved in the representation of major retail developers in a number of large retail bankruptcies and in the related acquisition and disposition of large portfolios of retail properties.

Concentrations

•Real estate transactions and development

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•Real Estate, 2020 and 2022-2025
•'Leading Partners,' 2025
•'Leading Lawyer,' 2022-2024
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2017-2026
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2005-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2025-2026
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, ' Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023

Credentials

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law

    J.D. · 1982

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    B.S. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Illinois U.S. Distri

    1982 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Peer Reviewed

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Illinois State Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100

Chicago, IL 60601

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Client feedback

What clients say about Corey E. Light

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Frequently asked

Common questions

  • What areas of law does Corey E. Light practice?

    Corey E. Light focuses on General, Real Estate, and Trusts.

  • Where is Corey E. Light located?

    Corey E. Light primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100.

  • How experienced is Corey E. Light?

    Corey E. Light has 44 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1982.

  • Is Corey E. Light a verified attorney?

    Corey E. Light's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.

  • How can I schedule a consultation with Corey E. Light?

    You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 312-476-5001.

Corey E. Light, General Attorney in Chicago