Norman B. Julius

Shareholder

T: +1 (312) 609 7755 F: +1 (312) 609 5005

Chicago

Norman B. Julius is a Shareholder at Vedder Price with experience in a wide range of corporate, real estate and construction-related legal services for clients ranging in size from start-up ventures to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Julius is recognized as a Leading Illinois Commercial Real Estate Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Network.

Corporate Services

Mr. Julius provides clients a wide range of corporate services, including structuring and negotiating stock and asset acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and venture capital transactions on behalf of both buyers and sellers of businesses. He has significant experience in negotiating and structuring finance transactions, including acquisition financing and private equity transactions. His corporate work has also involved sophisticated licensing transactions related to copyright and trademark issues.

Real Estate and Real Estate Taxation

Mr. Julius’ real estate experience is extensive and includes work on development, rehabilitation, leasing, financing, property taxation, zoning and business organization matters. He has represented owners and developers of commercial and industrial real estate in a wide range of transactions, including hotel and mixed-use office developments. He has significant experience in all aspects of property development including the acquisition, drafting of covenants, conditions and restrictions and the related zoning and land use issues that arise as part of any development project.

Development and Construction

Mr. Julius has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers and architects on mechanic’s lien disputes, contract negotiations, performance issues, licensing, bidding and regulatory matters.

• Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group Recognized in “Best of the Best 2011” Survey

• Acquisitions and Dispositions
• Construction, Developer, Engineering & Procurement Contracts
• Distressed Real Estate Assets
• Financing and Secured Transactions
• Health Law Corporate Structure
• Health Law Corporate Services
• Leasing
• Real Estate and Land Use
• Real Estate Finance
• Trade and Professional Associations, Accrediting and Not-For-Profit Organizations

• Negotiated and structured the acquisition and development of an office building in Washington, DC ($100 million)
• Documented and negotiated a $25 million investment in an automobile parts manufacturing company by a private equity venture
• Developed a mixed-use office and hotel complex in Chicago
• Advised the owner in connection with the acquisition and development of a mixed-use athletic complex
• Arranged and structured a joint venture for the development of a shopping center in Naperville, Illinois
• Organized and assisted with the initial capitalization of a software venture utilizing RFID technology

• J.D., University of Chicago, 1980
• B.S., University of Illinois, 1977

• Illinois, 1981
• US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1981
• US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1988

• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association (Real Property, Construction Law and Real Property Tax Committees)
• Former Chair, CBA Committee on Professional Fees
• Former President and Treasurer, Lamb's Farm Associate Board
• Member, Union League Club

Mr. Julius has lectured on the Americans with Disabilities Act and has spoken to private groups and professional and trade organizations on contracting techniques and on leasing issues from both the landlord’s and tenant’s perspective.