Richard F. Friedman

Called as expert witness in trial concerning eminent domain procedures exercised by public body.

Defended non-profit community medical services agency against injunction and damage claim brought by neighboring property owner claiming zoning and restrictive covenant violations.

Represented county in structuring deal to allow private development to rehab historic landmark hospital building.

Represented municipal transit agency in Federal District Court and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in proceedings where railroad questioned the municipality’s authority to acquire railroad property subject to the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act.

Represented public building agency in a jury trial to acquire the site for teachers’ academy school.

Represented public university in acquisition of 100+ properties for major campus expansion project; structured TIF financing for the development; defended university in Federal court against alleged violation of National Historic Preservation Act.

Represents major retail mall owner in circuit court litigation against the State involving the extent of the State’s constitutional powers of contract.

Represents owner of historic commercial building seeking permission from landmark commission to rehabilitate the property; represents owner in application for real estate assessment tax reduction, historic tax credit and tax increment financing.