Michael T. Fishman
Shareholder; Co-Chair, Chicago Real Estate PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
Practicing general in Chicago since 1995.
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Michael T. Fishman is a shareholder; co-chair, chicago real estate practice based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Michael has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- General · Real Estate
- Handles General and Real Estate matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael T. Fishman: Michael T. Fishman is a shareholder; co-chair, chicago real estate practice based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Michael has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Michael T. Fishman 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 T. Fishman
Michael T. Fishman is Vice Chairman of the firm. As a trusted advisor, he combines legal experience with a strategic mindset to build long-term, collaborative relationships with clients, helping them navigate legal challenges while capitalizing on new opportunities in the global real estate market.
Michael focuses his practice on real estate, real estate finance, private equity, and real estate fund formation. His clients include institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs, and financial institutions. Michael has worked to form domestic and cross-border real estate funds and joint ventures, and regularly represents lenders on real estate projects throughout the United States and globally. In addition, he has experience with mezzanine finance, mortgage finance, lease finance and loan defeasance transactions. Michael regularly advises clients with regard to the acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of data centers, multi-family, industrial, office, retail and hotel properties in the United States and globally.
Concentrations
•Acquisitions and dispositions
•Joint ventures
•Real estate finance
•Private equity
•Fund formation
•Cross-border
•Leasing
•Development
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate, 2024
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2013-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2005-2025
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2007-2026
•Top 10 Real Estate Lawyers in Illinois, 2015-2019
•Top 100 Real Estate Lawyers in Illinois, 2015-2019
•Listed, Latin Lawyer, 'Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Real Estate & Tourism,' 2020-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2016-2018 and 2024-2025
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law,” 2019
•Listed, Who's Who Legal, 'The International Who's Who of Real Estate Lawyers,' 2011-2012, 2014-2017
•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
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University
J.D. · 1995
The Ohio State University
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Ohio
1995 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Chicago Board of Advisors, Good Sports •Member, Pension Real Estate Association
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Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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What areas of law does Michael T. Fishman practice?
Michael T. Fishman focuses on General and Real Estate.
Where is Michael T. Fishman located?
Michael T. Fishman primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100.
How experienced is Michael T. Fishman?
Michael T. Fishman has 31 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1995.
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