Historic Preservation
Neal & Leroy, LLC has unique experience in historic preservation. We have advised and represented municipalities such as Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park in the designation of historic landmarks and landmark districts. We have appeared on behalf of owners in administrative proceedings, seeking relief from landmark restrictions, and also in court, successfully defending injunctive actions. Our attorneys are recognized for their teaching in historic preservation and service to historic preservation organizations.
Areas of Concentration
- Representing owners in proceedings to designating historic properties as landmarks or place them on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Modifying, developing, or protecting historic properties.
- Assisting owners of landmark and historic properties with qualification for tax benefits, such as TIF (tax increment finance grants), federal historic tax credits, Illinois or county real estate tax freeze, and donations of preservation easements for historic properties.
- Court and administrative proceedings relating to all of these matters.