Real estate law - making contracts clear and closing day easy
Residential Real Estate, From Offer To Keys
We help buyers and sellers complete smooth closings across the greater Chicagoland area, with a strong base in Plainfield and regular work throughout Will, DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties. Our team handles attorney review, inspection negotiations, title and survey issues, HOA and condo disclosures, and scheduling with the title company so closing day is calm and predictable. If you are selling by owner or managing a relocation timeline, we build the plan and keep each party on task.
Commercial Real Estate Counsel
Chicagoland small businesses and investors rely on The Law Offices of Jeffrey Sell for letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, due diligence coordination, and lender communication. We review ALTA surveys, zoning and use questions, and environmental reports, then organize estoppels and closing documents so funding stays on track. We work on retail, office, medical, light industrial, and mixed-use properties across the greater Chicagoland area, with a strong base in Plainfield and regular work throughout Will, DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties, including the Route 59 corridor and key commercial districts from downtown Chicago out to the western suburbs.
Commercial Leasing for Landlords and Tenants
We negotiate clear leases that address base rent, CAM and NNN expenses, build-outs and delivery, options to renew, assignments and subleasing, and default remedies. For tenants, we push for transparency, expense caps, and realistic delivery timelines. For landlords, we craft predictable expense language and efficient enforcement provisions. Local context matters across the greater Chicagoland market, whether you are leasing a storefront in a walkable downtown district, a medical office near a major hospital corridor, or flex space along the I-55 and I-80 routes in Will, DuPage, Kane, or Cook counties.
Investment and Small-Business Properties
Owners and investors ask us to review rent rolls, service contracts, and lease estoppels before committing. We coordinate with lenders and CPAs on entity choice and financing conditions, then align inspection and appraisal milestones with closing. From an owner-occupied office condo in DuPage County to a multi-tenant retail strip in Will County or a flex space near the I-55 corridor, we help you evaluate risks and move forward with clarity across the greater Chicagoland market.
Why Clients Choose Our Real Estate Practice
Direct access to your attorney
Practical experience since 1995
A clear plan from contract to closing
Many clients come by referral
Trusted by members of the carpenters and electricians unions who value responsive counsel and on-time closings
Where We Work
Based in Plainfield near Route 59, we serve the greater Chicagoland region, with a strong focus on Will, DuPage, Kane, and Cook Counties. We routinely coordinate with title companies and lenders across these counties to keep transactions organized, timelines clear, and closings predictable.
Questions We Hear Every Week
Do I need a lawyer for a commercial deal in Illinois
Commercial agreements and diligence are highly negotiated and often involve lenders, tenants, and municipal requirements. Having counsel helps keep timelines realistic and documents consistent.
How long do commercial closings take
Many close within 30 to 90 days depending on survey, environmental reports, financing, and municipal items. We map milestones early and update you as each deliverable lands.
What are CAM and NNN charges
These are shared operating expenses and pass-throughs such as taxes and insurance. We focus on definitions, caps, exclusions, and audit rights so costs are predictable.
Can you represent both residential and commercial clients
Yes. Our practice covers homes, condos, and townhomes, as well as retail, office, medical, and light industrial properties for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.
Do you work with investors and small businesses
We do, including owner-occupied purchases and multi-tenant investments. We coordinate with lenders and advisors so diligence, financing, and closing align.
Meet the Team
Our attorneys
New York City, NY
Office
Phone:
45 Rockefeller Plaza, Floor 20
New York, NY 10111
Valencia, Spain
Office
Phone:
Gran Via de Ferran el Católic
Valencia, Spain 46008