A Premier Land Use and Government Law Firm, Serving Both the Public and Private Sectors Throughout Illinois
Pioneering the representation of local governments and private developers in land use and government law.
Our Areas of Expertise
For the Public Sector
Dedicated representation for Illinois governments at all levels, including villages, cities, and special districts throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and the State.
We understand intricately all legal aspects of how local governments work; how they must respond under all the circumstances they face; why they must be especially aware of budgets, political and public communications concerns, and how and when they must be responsive to regulatory and other legal matters.
Elrod Friedman attorneys have advised Illinois municipal and local governments of all sizes and structures on all matters affecting their activities for nearly 40 years. We are able and committed to exceptional legal service to our clients.
For the Private Sector
Committed expertise for private sector developers, real estate owners, and other entities on zoning, land use entitlements, public financing and tax increment financing, public/private partnerships, and all aspects of the real estate development process.
We understand the law and the process of real estate development, inside and out; how the time pressures of real estate development must be adroitly managed in the context of an entitlement process; and how cooperation and understanding between public and private sector can result in approvals that pave the way for successful developments and community growth.
Our work helps the private sector with responsible development achievements and the public sector with accomplishing government policies, all within the proper legal frameworks.
Our firm thrives on our very specific and deep expertise in the related areas of land use planning, local government and private sector development. Local government entities, as well as real estate developers will greatly benefit from our new firm’s nimble, dedicated, and cost-effective counsel.
Steve Elrod and Peter Friedman
The Difference
How The Elrod Friedman Team Works
Dedicated to the law. Dedicated to our clients.
At Elrod Friedman, we believe in civility and counsel guided by years of on-the-ground experience and engagement. We believe that our clients deserve expert legal consultation to manage their opportunities and overcome their challenges. When you partner with us, you get:
- The benefit of decades of nuanced, sophisticated experience
- Relationships with public and private sector clients across the state
- The ability to work with and across overlapping jurisdictions
- A wide range of expertise
- True partners in your policy objectives and growth
We are problem solvers. We are responsive. We do not over-lawyer. We are efficient. We provide practical, thoughtful, useful, understandable counsel. We are clear and concise writers. We are good public speakers – forceful when necessary, but always polite and respectful.
A Team Guided By Experience
Our experience and expertise uniquely position us to represent both public and private clients with dedication and purpose. Meet our team.
Steven M. Elrod
312-528-5191
Peter M. Friedman
312-528-5192
Partners
Hart M. Passman
312-528-5193
Benjamin L. Schuster
312-528-5196
Attorneys
Mark E. Burkland
312-528-5199
Megan R. Cawley
312-528-5198
Andrew N. Fiske
312-528-5206
Brooke D. Lenneman
312-528-5195
Jeffery N. Monteleone
312-528-5201
Stewart J. Weiss
312-528-5204
A Law Firm Built For Our Clients
Our greatest sense of accomplishment comes when our legal counsel and strategy (whether the behind-the-scenes or not) helps lead the way to the successful implementation of a desired government program or action, or real transaction or development. . We are uniquely qualified for these accomplishments. Public or private sector, we’re ready to be your partner.