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Michael J. Baum at a glance
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- 1967
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Michael J. Baum represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Michael J. Baum
Michael J. Baum is Co-President of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Co-Chair of the firm's Global Real Estate Practice. He is well-recognized in the market for his client-focused approach, leveraging cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive legal counsel that maximizes the value of GT’s global real estate platform for clients.
Michael’s international practice includes the formation of real estate opportunity funds (private equity LP and/or GP funds, and debt funds), joint ventures, acquisitions, developments, financings, leasing, and dispositions of data centers, multi-family (single family rental, including build-to-rent programs, student housing, and senior living), industrial, office, retail, and resort properties. He also represents both financial institutions and borrowers in connection with construction, mezzanine, and general secured real estate financings.
Concentrations
•Private Equity
•Digital Infrastructure
•Real Estate Finance
•Asset-Backed Financing
•Cross-Border Transactions
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024-2026
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2016-2025
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2019-2025
•'Recognised Practitioner,' 2019
• Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2018-2026
•'Emerging Lawyer,' 2015-2017
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020-2022 and 2024-2025
•'Rising Star,' 2009-2017
•Listed, Latin Lawyer, 'Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Real Estate & Tourism,' 2020-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate Finance, 2021-2022
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate, 2021-2025
•'Leading Partners,' 2025
•'Leading Lawyer,' 2024
•'Other Key Lawyer,' 2022
•Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law,” 2022
• Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2018-2021
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
Credentials
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. cum laude Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. 2002 President Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. International Law Society
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The University of Texas at Austin
B.B.A. Finance · 1999
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois
2002 · ACTIVE
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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What areas of law does Michael J. Baum practice?
Michael J. Baum focuses on General and Real Estate.
Where is Michael J. Baum located?
Michael J. Baum primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100.
How experienced is Michael J. Baum?
Michael J. Baum has 24 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2002.
Is Michael J. Baum a verified attorney?
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How can I schedule a consultation with Michael J. Baum?
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