Leading Real Estate Attorney Sara K. Barnes Joins Neal & Leroy

Neal & Leroy, LLC is thrilled to announce the addition of Sara K. Barnes as a Partner, further strengthening the firm's leading land use and zoning practice in Chicago and throughout the Midwest.

Sara brings dedicated focus to real estate development matters, with specialized proficiency in navigating complex land use, zoning, and licensing issues. Her practice encompasses both commercial and residential real estate development, helping clients successfully advance projects through the region’s intricate regulatory environment.

Sara has an exceptional ability to guide clients through the sophisticated intersection of zoning regulations and municipal permitting requirements. Her deep and experienced understanding of the unique governmental landscape and her collaborative relationships across key decision-making bodies enables her to provide strategic counsel that achieves results for developers, property owners, and businesses pursuing ambitious projects throughout the region.

"Sara's integration into our firm represents a significant addition to Neal & Leroy," Langdon D. Neal, principal and managing member of Neal & Leroy, said in a statement. "Sara is widely recognized throughout the broader real estate community for her expertise and pragmatic approach. Her strategic technique to navigating complex real estate matters to completion will continue to strengthen our capabilities and ability to serve our clients. We are thrilled to have Sara join our firm and look forward to the continued growth of our practice.

Sara responded: “I am overjoyed and beyond grateful for this exceptional opportunity. By and through a true commitment to service, Neal & Leroy has built and actively promotes a culture of diversity, inclusion, continued learning, mentorship and teamwork, where egos and pretenses are rejected to ensure the success of their clients. Our principled values and dedication to personalized engagement beyond the hearing rooms are completely aligned, putting me exactly where I should be.” 

About Neal & Leroy's Real Estate and Zoning Practices

Neal & Leroy's land use and zoning practice is comprised of experienced attorneys with extensive knowledge of land use regulatory frameworks across Chicago and the Midwest. Our team's comprehensive approach ensures clients receive strategic counsel that addresses both the legal and regulatory dimensions of their most complex development projects.