Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Joseph McCoy, a partner in the firm's Real Estate & Land Use practice, represents institutional lenders in all types of complex lending transactions, from construction financing and mortgage lending to mezzanine financing, participant loan transactions and syndicated loan transactions. He also represents clients in land acquisitions and developments, as well as the disposition of various types of properties, such as universities, grocery stores, office buildings, apartment buildings and shopping centers. In addition, he represents both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions.

Joseph also serves as a consultant and advisor to sports and entertainment clients in all aspects of their business. He is a Certified Contract Advisor for players in the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).

Joseph is an active alumnus of Northwestern University School of Law serving as a member of the Law Board and serving as Admissions Interviewer for the Law School Alumni Interviewing Program. In addition, he serves as an Instructor in the Introduction to Legal Learning Program and serves as a guest lecturer on various topics for the student body.

Areas of Practice

• Real Estate
• Real Estate Finance
• Commercial Finance
• Retail & Consumer Products
• Senior Housing

West Practice Categories

Banking & Finance Law, Lending & Secured Transactions, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Business Organizations, Real Estate Law, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Entertainment, Sports

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1998
• Texas

Education

• Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1998
  J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
• University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1994
  A.M.
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: Education
• University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1994
  A.B.
  Honors: With Honors

Address

131 South Dearborn Street
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603-5559

Phones

(312) 324-8643

Faxes

(312) 324-9643

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http://www.perkinscoie.com