Jonathan Vincent Temps, Real Estate Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 27 years of legal practice
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
Practicing real estate in Chicago since 1999.
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Jonathan Vincent Temps is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Jonathan has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Chicago, IL
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- over 27 years
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- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jonathan Vincent Temps: Jonathan Vincent Temps is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Jonathan has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jonathan Vincent Temps
Jonathan concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jonathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Chicago, Illinois
Jonathan takes real estate matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jonathan Vincent Temps — Over 27 years of Illinois real estate experience
Jonathan Vincent Temps is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Jonathan has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Jonathan Temps brings more than two and a half decades of experience across private equity, private funds, and M&A. His practice centers on advising sponsors of private equity real estate funds and their investors, guiding them through the full lifecycle of fund formation, operation, and investment.
Jonathan counsels clients on all aspects of capital raising and capital deployment, and his work spans the full range of activities in which real estate funds participate. This includes transformative M&A transactions, GP co-investments and syndications, continuation fund structures, secondaries, co-investments, and joint ventures. He also has wide-ranging experience navigating tax-advantaged real estate investment structures, such as DSTs, UPREITs, and Qualified Opportunity Zones.
A trusted strategic advisor, Jonathan works closely with clients on fund and platform-level structuring, including the optimization of upstream vehicles. His practice is shaped by a holistic perspective gained from prior roles as a traditional private equity attorney, an investment banker, and the head of capital markets and legal at a private equity real estate fund. This combined experience enables him to understand and address client needs from both legal and business angles.
How Jonathan handles real estate matters
Jonathan Temps brings more than two and a half decades of experience across private equity, private funds, and M&A. His practice centers on advising sponsors of private equity real estate funds and their investors, guiding them through the full lifecycle of fund formation, operation, and investment. Jonathan counsels clients on all aspects of capital raising and capital deployment, and his work…
The kind of cases Jonathan takes
Jonathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Jonathan Vincent Temps's legal education and bar admissions
New York University School of Law
J.D. · 1999
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
M.B.A. State · 2004
Jurisdictions
Jonathan's state bar admissions
Illinois
2000 · ACTIVE
New York
1999 · ACTIVE
Jonathan studied at J.D. in New York University School of Law and M.B.A. State in University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.
Law school and academic background
Jonathan completed J.D. in New York University School of Law and M.B.A. State in University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jonathan runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Jonathan Vincent Temps's office in Chicago
Jonathan's primary office is at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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How to hire Jonathan Vincent Temps — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jonathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jonathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jonathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jonathan
Jonathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jonathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jonathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Vincent Temps
How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?
Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Jonathan is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jonathan accepting new real estate clients right now?
Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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