Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate & Construction Legal Services in Arlington Heights
Founded in 1983, our firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation in real estate and construction law. Our attorneys bring decades of experience to navigate complex transactions, including residential and commercial purchases, sales, leasing, and development. We specialize in title examination, closing services, and resolving real estate tax assessments, code violations, and HOA/Condo liens. Our team prioritizes responsiveness, utilizing advanced systems to manage transactions efficiently while maintaining personal attention through direct communication with clients.With multilingual staff fluent in Spanish, Russian, and Polish, we enhance client relationships and ensure clear communication across diverse stakeholders. Our construction law practice supports clients from contract negotiation to dispute resolution, serving owners, developers, contractors, and suppliers. We are committed to cost-effective solutions and maintaining long-term client partnerships.
Services
Real Estate Law
Construction Law
Closing Services
Title Insurance
Purchases and Sales
Leasing
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in real estate and construction law.
- Our team provides responsive representation with advanced transaction management systems.
- We offer personal attention through direct attorney-client communication.
- Our multilingual staff supports clients in Spanish, Russian, and Polish.
- We specialize in resolving complex title and closing issues efficiently.
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate law services cover residential and commercial transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and development. We represent clients in contract negotiations, title examinations, and resolving tax assessments or liens. Our expertise ensures smooth closings for conventional and REO properties.
Construction Law
We provide construction law services for owners, developers, and contractors. Our practice includes contract preparation, project management, and dispute resolution for residential and commercial projects. We address issues like delays, defects, and payment disputes to protect client interests.
Closing Services
Our closing services include title clearance, document preparation, and coordination with lenders and title companies. We specialize in REO transactions and ensure timely, problem-free closings for buyers, sellers, and lenders across Illinois.
Title Insurance
As title agents, we offer title insurance policies and curative services to resolve ownership disputes. We work with major title companies to protect clients from risks like liens or encumbrances during real estate transactions.
Leasing
We assist landlords and tenants with commercial lease negotiations, drafting agreements, and resolving disputes. Our services ensure compliance with local regulations and address issues like rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, and lease terminations.
People
Terese Keirnan
Managing Partner
Terese Keirnan is the managing partner with decades of experience in real estate and corporate law. She joined Stuart M. Kessler, P.C. in 1996 and focuses on residential/commercial transactions, title services, and client relations.
Scott B. Greene
Shareholder
Scott Greene specializes in real estate and construction law with over 30 years of experience. He represents lenders, developers, and contractors in transactions and disputes, ensuring effective resolution of complex legal issues.
Questions
What areas of law does Kessler & Keirnan specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law and construction law, handling transactions, closings, title insurance, leasing, and construction-related disputes.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in real estate and construction law, with a track record of thousands of successful closings.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Yes, our staff is fluent in Spanish, Russian, and Polish to better serve diverse client needs.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine personalized attention, responsiveness, and advanced systems to ensure efficient, client-focused legal solutions.
Are your attorneys available outside regular business hours?
Yes, our team is accessible evenings and weekends to accommodate client schedules.
