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Section ProspectusThe mission of ISBA Real Estate Law Section

  • to enhance the ability of general practitioners and those concentrating in real estate law by promoting communication among lawyers statewide;
  • to disseminate information on current developments in real estate law and practice;
  • to participate in continuing legal education programs in the real estate law area;
  • to review and promote legislation and procedural changes affecting real estate law and practice;
  • to educate the lay public in the rights and procedures connected with the purchase, leasing and ownership of real estate; and
  • to cooperate with other groups of professionals and business persons in the real estate area, such as real estate brokers, commercial and bar-related insurance companies, and lenders.

Recent Related Cases

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Foreclosure  |  1st Dist.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Smith, 2019 IL App (1st) 172963 (March 4, 2019) Cook Co., 1st Div, (WALKER) Affirmed.

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Mortgage Foreclosure  |  1st Dist.

The Bank of New York Mellon v. Wojcik, 2019 IL App (1st) 180845 (February 15, 2019) Cook Co., 1st Div, (ROCHFORD) Affirmed.

Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

Mechanics Lien Act  |  1st Dist.

MEP Construction, LLC v. Truco MP, LLC, 2019 IL App (1st) 180539 (February 8, 2019) Cook Co., 6th Div, (DELORT) Affirmed.

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Ill. Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.

Patel v. Zillow, Inc., No. 18-2130 (February 8, 2019) Affirmed

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Mortgage Foreclosure  |  1st Dist.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Roman, 2019 IL App (1st) 171296 (January 17, 2019) Cook Co., 4th Div, (REYES) Appeal dismissed.

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