David Kabat is a partner based in the Chicago office of Tressler LLP. He concentrates his practice on commercial real estate law, including acquisition, development, construction, financing and leasing as well as franchise law and financial institutions law. He has prosecuted and defended numerous cases involving partnership disputes, corporate dissolutions, injunctive relief, breach of contract and fraud claims, lender liability claims, mortgage foreclosures and mechanics lien claims. He is frequently called upon to arbitrate contract, franchise and other commercial disputes.
Dave’s construction experience includes construction contract negotiation and litigation on behalf of developers and general contractors, contract terminations, mechanics lien claims and foreclosures; change order and bid dispute litigation, construction defect litigation, enforcement of payment and performance bonds claims; and workout and disposition of distressed construction projects. His real estate experience includes acquisition, development, financing, construction and leasing of commercial real estate, both retail and residential, joint development agreements; drafting of easement agreements and restrictive covenants.
Dave’s banking and lending experience includes preparation and review of commercial loan documentation, primarily construction lending; familiarity with loan underwriting and appraisal standards; litigation of contract and warranty claims under loan participation agreements and loan purchase agreements; prosecution of commercial foreclosure and guaranty claims; litigation of lien priority claims; loan workouts; arbitration of insurance claims regarding private mortgage insurance, loan underwriting and title insurance claims.
Dave has achieved an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional experience. His community involvement includes being a former member Board of Directors and Secretary of Hinsdale Village Caucus.