James M. Phipps

James Phipps concentrates his practice in the area of finance law.

James represents real estate investment trusts and a wide variety of other borrowers in commercial and personal finance transactions. One of the country’s premier securitization attorneys, his counsel is sought by several of the country’s largest publicly traded REITs.

James’ practice also includes real estate mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and joint venture transactions, and retail and office leasing.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Real Estate, 2) Real Estate Finance, 3) Corporate and 4) Finance
Law School J.D., Washington University in St. Louis, 1977
Education B.S., Stanford University, 1973
Bar Member / Association Illinois State Bar Association
Most recent firm DLA Piper
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