Real Estate Law Update 2025
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15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section
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Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section
6.0 hours MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: December 8, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Join us for this seminar that examines recent case law updates and legislative changes from the past year. Learn more about recovering attorney’s fees in real estate litigation, discover what you need to know about the Northwest Ordinance, and expand your knowledge on how to troubleshoot landlord-tenant issues. Additional topics include: understanding probate and what you need to know as a real estate practitioner, how to clear title exceptions, and how to handle the environmental issues that may arise for your client.
Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Cheryl A. Morrison, Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison, Mokena
Welcome
Cheryl A. Morrison, Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison, Mokena
Case Law Update
Stay up to date on the most recent case law impacting real estate with this informative presentation. Best practice tips and advice are also included.
Joseph Fortunato, Mainstreet Realtors, Downers Grove
Heather Glockler, Castle Law, Joliet
Legislative Update
Learn about the real estate-related legislation that was passed during the 2024-25 session.
Bruno W. Tabis, Huck Bouma, P.C., Wheaton
Recovering Attorney’s Fees in Real Estate Litigation
Join us for a review of the various statutes impacting attorney’s fees, including the Mechanics Lien Act and the Deceptive Business Practices Act, while learning when attorney’s fees are recoverable and how to do it.
Samuel H. Levine, Of Counsel, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Northwest Ordinance
This segment offers an in-depth review of the City of Chicago’s Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance that grants a right of first refusal to residential tenants when selling a property. Learn how tenant opportunities to purchase have been quickly expanding across the country and the complications that can occur.
Bob Floss II, Floss Law, Northbrook
Hon. Leslie Hairston, Chicago
Troubleshooting Landlord-Tenants Issues from Both Perspectives
Gain a better understanding of the common issues that can arise in residential and commercial leasing with this informative presentation. Learn how to prevent and mitigate these issues from both the landlord’s and tenant’s perspectives.
John Brennock, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, Naperville
Aldo Huitzil, Amundsen Davis, LLC, Chicago
What Real Estate Lawyers Ought to Know About Estate Planning and Probate
This segment explores how real estate intersects with estate planning, as well as the common estate planning goals clients have regarding real estate and the best practices to implement those goals. Topics include: the standard misconceptions regarding living trusts, land trusts, joint tenancy, and transfer on death instruments; the pitfalls to avoid; and the benefits of selling real estate during probate and trust administration.
James S. Cerami, Cerami Law Firm LLC, Oakbrook Terrace
Clearing Title Exceptions
From common title exceptions to special circumstances, this session provides practical tips for clearing title exceptions.
Joseph Rogul (ret.), Former Corporate Counsel and Legal Dept. Manager, PNTN, Chicago
Environmental Due Diligence and Commercial Real Estate
The program closes with an analysis of the environmental due diligence in commercial real estate transactions – where a Phase I Report is almost never enough. Join us as we discuss the various steps involved in investigating and determining legal responsibility for environmental contamination cleanup, including whether the buyer qualifies as an innocent purchaser, a bona find prospective purchaser, or a contiguous property owner, as well as the seller’s role, and the legitimate concerns of lenders/investors.
William J. Anaya, UBGreensfelder, Chicago
Pricing Information:
- Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
- ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
- Fees:
- ISBA Member Price of $210 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
- Non-Member Price $420
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
- Law Students – Free
