Profile
Paul F. Stibbe concentrates on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on real estate and construction disputes. He counsels clients on a large variety of pre-dispute issues, as well as represents their interests in complex arbitrations, mediations, and business litigation in state and federal courts. His typical matters include landlord-tenant and shopping center disputes, conveyance and post-closing disputes among real estate buyers, sellers, brokers, and managers, JV and partnership disputes, disputes between owners and managers, as well as mechanics liens and construction disputes. In addition, Paul has experience representing clients in environmental, energy, bankruptcy, and products liability matters.
Paul maintains an active pro bono practice, including recent work with The National Immigrant Justice Center. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Paul was an associate at an Am Law 100 law firm in Chicago.
Concentrations
- Real estate litigation
- Construction litigation
- Real estate operations
Capabilities
Experience
- Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section, 2012
- Judicial Extern, Hon. Kermit E. Bye, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2011
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Litigation - Real Estate, 2023-2025
- Team Member, a Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2023
- Team Member, U.S. News – Best Lawyers, "Law Firm of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate," 2022
- Member, American Bar Association
- Diversity Chair and Member of the Editorial and Content Group for the Real Estate, Condemnation, and Trust Litigation Committee, 2022
- Diversity and Young Lawyers Chair for the Real Estate, Condemnation, and Trust Litigation Committee, 2021
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago
Credentials
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J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2013
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Science & Technology Law
- B.A., with honors, Northwestern University, 2010
- Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2016
- Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2014-2016
- Hon. Daniel J. Crothers, Supreme Court of North Dakota, 2013-2014
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois