Samuel Korshak helps financial institutions, private investors and real estate developers structure, document and close real estate acquisitions, sales and financings, protecting their interests at every stage and deftly handling all of the details that make a real estate project succeed.
Representing clients ranging from major national lenders and investment funds to developers building or converting residential and commercial properties, Sam ensures client lenders are well protected, helps borrower clients secure capital to move projects forward, and closes deals efficiently for developer and investor clients. He conducts thorough due diligence, identifies and mitigates risk and resolves disputes tied to projects and investments, completing complex real estate transactions that align with his clients’ business goals and timelines.
Sam’s complex financing transaction experience includes syndicated loans and construction financings. He guides developers through condominium developments, conversions and deconversions, and advises on purchase and sales transactions, real estate-related litigation and general transaction matters, such as post-closing issues. Combining technical precision with a deep understanding of real estate development and finance, Sam spots potential problems early in the process and proposes solutions that keep deals on track.
Sam takes a hands-on, collaborative approach with clients. Focused on efficiency and clarity, he simplifies transaction complexities, so clients can make informed, confident decisions and move forward quickly. Particularly skilled at balancing the interests of multiple parties in a single transaction, Sam de-escalates points of contention and steers negotiations toward practical resolutions that enable deals to close.
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
- American University, B.S., 2009
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2014
Recognition
- Leading Lawyers – Real Estate Law: Commercial; Real Estate Law: Finance, Emerging Lawyer (2026)
- Leading Lawyers – Class Action/Mass Tort Defense Law; Commercial Litigation; Cred Rights/Commercial Collect; Products Liability Defense, Leading Lawyer (2022-2025)
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® – Real Estate Law (2023-2026)
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