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We are delighted to announce the addition of Jordan Briggs as an associate attorney at Neal & Leroy. Welcome to #TeamNealandLeroy, Jordan! https://lnkd.in/gX_KYA9m #nealandleroy #realestatelaw #litigation

Partner and Managing Member Richard F. Friedman recently won a lawsuit defending our client in a lawsuit in federal court claiming interference with the contract. The plaintiff sued the City of Chicago and our client, the Chicago Sports Commission (the CSC), a division of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. The plaintiff, an advertising firm, had entered an agreement with the City to allow the plaintiff to project advertising on the skyscrapers surrounding Millennium Park. Later, the City canceled the agreement, thereby preventing the plaintiff from using Millennium Park for this purpose. Although the plaintiff claimed that the CSC caused the City to cancel the contract, we were able to show the court that there was insufficient evidence supporting the claim and that CSC should be dismissed out of the lawsuit. National Experiential v. City of Chicago, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, No 21-cv-810. #nealandleroy #litigation #richardfriedman #commerciallitigation https://lnkd.in/gK6jtTmC

Langdon Neal Again a Leading Lawyer Neal & Leroy is proud to announce that Langdon Neal, Managing Member and Principal of the firm has been selected as a 2024 Leading Lawyer. Langdon was listed as a Leading Lawyer in the commercial litigation; commercial real estate; public finance, land use, zoning, and condemnation; and governmental, municipal, lobbying, and administrative law practice areas. Nominees are recommended by their peers and selected through an extensive four phase research and interview process. According to their website, less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state receive the distinction of Leading Lawyer. Congratulations Langdon! #nealandleroy #langdonneal #leadinglawyer #litigation #landuse #zoning #realestate https://lnkd.in/geCdB9hj

N&L Sponsors CCBA 110th Installation and Award Banquet Neal & Leroy is a proud sponsor of the Cook County Bar Association’s 110th Installation and Awards Banquet – Stronger Together. The banquet celebrated the Association’s achievements in furthering its mission of promoting justice in the community and diversity and excellence in the legal profession. The Cook County Bar Association (“CCBA”) is the oldest association of Black lawyers and judges in the country and has supported the civil, political, and economic advancement of Black communities for over 100 years. This year’s banquet honored outstanding attorneys, judges, and leaders in the Chicagoland area for their contributions to the legal profession and the community. N&L Partner Anne Fredd represented the firm as a 110th Installation Committee member and former CCBA President. Neal & Leroy is honored to support the CCBA and its longstanding tradition of advocacy. #nealandleroy #CCBA #annefredd https://lnkd.in/gs8U-wBR

N&L's Friedman Successful in Appellate Matter Neal & Leroy is proud to announce that Partner and Managing Member Richard F. Friedman successfully defended on appeal a challenge to the lien protections afforded public bodies on public construction projects. The case involved a dispute between a subcontractor and general contractor constructing a public building for our client. The subcontractor sued the municipal body and its construction manager to recover its fees under Section 23 of the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act (“Section 23”), which provides that subcontractors may have lien against construction funds if they are unpaid by the prime contractor. But Section 23 is silent on awarding interest and attorneys’ fees. The plaintiff was able to enforce its lien to recover its unpaid subcontractor fees but filed an additional complaint seeking prejudgment interest and attorneys’ fees in on top of its award. The Circuit Court held that Section 23 did not allow prejudgment interest or attorneys’ fees. The First District Appellate Court affirmed and upheld the limited nature of Section 23 and the established law that Section 23 is distinct from private liens and does not permit awarding prejudgment interest and attorneys’ fees. This case eliminated the possibility of deviating from this principle. Mr. Friedman wrote the Appellate Court brief. Concrete Structures/Sachi v. Clark/Bulley/OVC/Power, 2023 IL App (1st) 230015-U. https://lnkd.in/gcTruQ_3 #nealandleroy #litigation #richardfriedman

NOW AVAILABLE- Causes of Action: Real Property Actions 2024 Edition Sponsored by Neal & Leroy, LLC This comprehensive yet concise handbook addresses real property causes of action for easements and other real property interests, mechanics liens foreclosures, eminent domain, and drainage actions. To learn more, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gV8RwHHW Available formats include print and e-book. Accessible in the IICLE® Online Subscription. To learn more about sponsorships, email sponsorships@iicle.com today. Authors: Richard Friedman, Gabriela Herrera, Penni Livingston, Paul B. Porvaznik,

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NOW AVAILABLE: Eminent Domain Practice | 2024 Edition This handbook, sponsored by Neal & Leroy, LLC, sets forth the components of an eminent domain action from the initial pleadings to trial procedures to appeals. Whether representing property owners or government authorities, this is an invaluable guide to pleadings by the state and the condemnee. Chapter topics include initial procedures and pleadings of the state and other condemning bodies; pleadings and procedures by the condemnee; quick-take; proceedings by government authorities other than states and public utilities; the valuation of property; mandamus and inverse condemnation; leasehold damages and awards; federal eminent domain practice; and environmental law issues. Available Formats include print and e-book.  Included in the IICLE® Online Subscription. To learn more, click the link below.  https://lnkd.in/gE9ffDdS (To learn more about IICLE® Sponsorships, contact us at sponsorships@iicle.com) Authors: Lindsay Brinton, Hunter Brown, Elisha Deen Sanders, Meghan Largent, Richard F. Friedman, Michele Sibley Gonzales, Gabriela Herrera, Brian R. Kalb, Christopher Murdoch, Mark Steger, Joe VanFleet, Casey Twomey

Neal & Leroy would like to congratulate Managing Member Langdon Neal on his recent selection to become a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. The American College of Real Estate Lawyers is a select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, colleagues and the profession. Admission is by invitation only, and members are elected to fellowship based on their legal ability, experience, and high standard of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law. Langdon’s exceptional expertise and dedication to the practice have earned him this prestigious honor. Join us in congratulating Langdon on this well-deserved achievement! #langdonneal #nealandleroy #ACREL #commercialrealestatelawyer #realestatelaw https://lnkd.in/g_SER2GK

Neal & Leroy is a proud sponsor of Cook County Bar Association Foundation Scholarships which awards scholarships to highly qualified law students enrolled in Chicago-based law schools. On February 29, 2024, scholarships were awarded to various students from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law. N&L attorney and partner, Anne Fredd, proudly represents the firm as the President of the Cook County Bar Association Foundation. N&L is honored to support the next generation of Chicago lawyers. https://lnkd.in/gQQsXiJ7 #nealandleroy #CookCountyBarAssociationFoundation #futurelawyers #NorthwesternPritzkerSchoolofLaw #LoyolaUniversitySchoolofLaw