David J. Bryant

Partner

Chicago

p / 312.902.5380

f / 312.577.8665

David J. Bryant concentrates his efforts in commercial real estate law. He has substantial experience in acquisitions, dispositions and investments in real estate assets, real estate development, real estate finance (including mezzanine financing), joint venture and partnership formation, and financing. In addition, Mr. Bryant has substantial experience in representing sponsors of real estate funds and in establishing joint ventures and other companies to own, operate, finance and develop real estate.

Mr. Bryant is an active member of the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He was listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2009–2010) and Illinois Super Lawyers (2006–2009) as well as the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Mr. Bryant received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in 1984 and his Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University in 1987.

News & Publications

August 9, 2010	70 Katten Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011 Press Releases
June 24, 2010	Katten Lands 16 Practices and 40 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
June 14, 2010	Four Katten Practices Recommended by Legal 500 in 2010 U.S. Edition Press Releases
August 5, 2009	66 Katten Attorneys Named to 2010 List of Best Lawyers in America Press Releases
July 13, 2009	U.S. Treasury Names Asset Managers and Launches Legacy Securities Program Client Advisories and Bulletins
June 19, 2009	Treasury Releases Rule on TARP Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Client Advisories and Bulletins
June 12, 2009	Katten Lands 14 Practices and 37 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
May 20, 2009	Federal Reserve Adds Legacy CMBS to TALF Client Advisories and Bulletins
May 4, 2009	Expansion of TALF to Newly Issued CMBS Creates Opportunities for TALF Investors, Commercial Mortgage Lenders and Property Owners Client Advisories and Bulletins
April 16, 2009	TARP Capital Purchase Program Expanded to Include Mutual Holding Companies Client Advisories and Bulletins
March 26, 2009	Treasury Unveils Public-Private Investment Program for Legacy Assets Client Advisories and Bulletins
March 18, 2009	Federal Reserve Launches TALF, Removes Executive Compensation Limits and Revises Terms Client Advisories and Bulletins
March 12, 2009	Proposed Addition of CMBS to TALF May Create Opportunities for Commercial Mortgage Loan Originators, Servicers, Borrowers and Investors Client Advisories and Bulletins
March 3, 2009	Treasury’s New Capital Assistance Program to “Stress Test” and Provide Billions to Banks Client Advisories and Bulletins
February 26, 2009	Stimulus Act Expands Executive Compensation Restrictions for TARP Recipients Client Advisories and Bulletins
February 12, 2009	Federal Reserve and Treasury Provide TALF Pricing, Haircuts and Other Further Revised Terms Client Advisories and Bulletins
February 10, 2009	Treasury Department Unveils New Financial Stability Plan Client Advisories and Bulletins
January 27, 2009	Treasury Releases Additional Executive Compensation Guidance for TARP Capital Purchase Program Client Advisories and Bulletins
January 16, 2009	TARP Capital Purchase Program Expanded to Include Qualifying S Corporations Client Advisories and Bulletins
December 23, 2008	Federal Reserve Announces Revised TALF Terms Client Advisories and Bulletins
December 1, 2008	Federal Reserve Supports Consumer ABS Issuance by Creating Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) Client Advisories and Bulletins
November 18, 2008	Privately Held Financial Institutions Offered TARP Capital Purchase Program Funds Client Advisories and Bulletins
November 12, 2008	Treasury Secretary Paulson TARP Update Client Advisories and Bulletins
October 15, 2008	U.S. Banks and Thrifts Offered Billions of Federal Funds Under Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program Client Advisories and Bulletins
October 13, 2008	Analysis of the TARP: Challenges and Opportunities for Your Business Client Advisories and Bulletins
October 13, 2008	Summary of Final Legislation — Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) / Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Client Advisories and Bulletins
September 29, 2008	Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008/Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Client Advisories and Bulletins
September 23, 2008	50 Katten Attorneys Named to 2009 List of Best Lawyers in America Press Releases
September 23, 2008	Analysis of Congressional Response to Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Client Advisories and Bulletins
September 2008	Implications of the Lehman Bankruptcy Entities on Multi-Lender Financings Client Advisories and Bulletins
June 13, 2008	Katten Lands 14 Practices and 32 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
October 31, 2007	46 Katten Attorneys Named to 2008 List of Best Lawyers in America Press Releases
June 15, 2007	Katten Lands 15 Practices and 28 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
June 21, 2006	Katten’s Real Estate Practice Rated “Midwest’s Best” For Second Consecutive Year By Midwest Real Estate News Press Releases
June 7, 2006	Katten Lands 12 Practices and 24 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
May 2005	Real Estate Practice Rated "Midwest's Best" By Midwest Real Estate News Press Releases

Related Practices

Distressed Property

Private Investment Funds

Real Estate

Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Task Force

Education

J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1987
B.S., University of Illinois, 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1987

Memberships

American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
Pension Real Estate Association (PREA)