Jessica Lingertat steers financings and other transactions related to the construction, development and acquisition of offices, multifamily, hospitality and other large-scale properties. She concentrates on middle-market lender representation, typically loans ranging from $5 million to $40 million. Jessica’s recent matters include:
- Transit-oriented development in connection with multifamily housing projects in Chicago
- Multiple industrial site acquisitions by national clients
- Complex construction financings ($15-20 million) and value-add loans
- Vertical subdivision projects
- Representing single family and SFR developers in the acquisition and planning process for complex horizontal development projects
In addition, Jessica serves as local Chicago and Midwest real estate counsel to national clients seeking on-the-ground due diligence, local lender opinion work and project guidance.
Deal Closer in Competitive Real Estate Markets
- To address clients’ competitive pressures, Jessica creates an efficient deal environment for her lender clients, which include traditional banks and other lending institutions with significant real estate portfolios.
- Jessica has earned a reputation within Chicago’s commercial real estate community as a practical deal closer who “finds practical solutions rather than causes trouble,” as her clients say. Along the path to closing, Jessica secures the full range of protections for clients while preserving their important business relationships.
Midwest Real Estate Leadership
In addition to her representation of real estate lenders, Jessica also advises and counsels investors, developers, operators, landlords and tenants. Her 25-year career includes significant experience in mortgage and construction loans, asset-based lending, operating lines of credit and other commercial loans, including those involving complex distressed assets.
Jessica is a member of CREW Chicago, REFF, the Chicago Mortgage Attorneys Association, Professional Women in Construction and ULI. Jessica also leads the firm’s women-focused initiatives as chair of GROW – Gould & Ratner Opportunities for Women. Jessica was named a “Best Lawyer” by U.S. News for 2023 and 2024. She has been recognized as a “Top Women in the Law” by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer Magazine and as a “Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business for 2020, 2022 and 2024. Jessica was also named a “Notable Gen X Leader in Law” for 2019 and 2022 and was inducted into Midwest Real Estate News’ Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2018.
