David J. Bryant

Managing Partner, Chicago

Chicago

p / 312.902.5380

f / 312.902.1061

David J. Bryant is National Head of the Real Estate Practice. Mr. 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 representing sponsors of real estate funds and 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 has been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2009–2011) and Illinois Super Lawyers (2006–2009, 2011–2012), as well as the 2011 and 2012 editions of The 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

February 28, 2012	Eighty-Six Katten Attorneys Named 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers Firm News
January 24, 2012	Delaware Bankruptcy Court Dismisses Chapter 11 Petition of Mezzanine Borrower as Filed in Bad Faith Advisories
September 12, 2011	75 Katten Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2012 Guide Firm News
June 16, 2011	Five Katten Practices Recognized by Legal 500 in 2011 U.S. Edition Firm News
June 10, 2011	Katten Earns Recognition for 17 Practices and 44 Attorneys in 2011 Chambers USA Guide Firm News
August 9, 2010	70 Katten Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011 Firm News
June 24, 2010	Katten Lands 16 Practices and 39 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Firm News
June 14, 2010	Four Katten Practices Recommended by Legal 500 in 2010 U.S. Edition Firm News
August 5, 2009	66 Katten Attorneys Named to 2010 List of Best Lawyers in America Firm News
July 13, 2009	U.S. Treasury Names Asset Managers and Launches Legacy Securities Program Advisories
June 19, 2009	Treasury Releases Rule on TARP Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Advisories
June 12, 2009	Katten Lands 14 Practices and 37 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Firm News
May 20, 2009	Federal Reserve Adds Legacy CMBS to TALF Advisories
May 4, 2009	Expansion of TALF to Newly Issued CMBS Creates Opportunities for TALF Investors, Commercial Mortgage Lenders and Property Owners Advisories
April 16, 2009	TARP Capital Purchase Program Expanded to Include Mutual Holding Companies Advisories
March 26, 2009	Treasury Unveils Public-Private Investment Program for Legacy Assets Advisories
March 18, 2009	Federal Reserve Launches TALF, Removes Executive Compensation Limits and Revises Terms Advisories
March 12, 2009	Proposed Addition of CMBS to TALF May Create Opportunities for Commercial Mortgage Loan Originators, Servicers, Borrowers and Investors Advisories
March 3, 2009	Treasury’s New Capital Assistance Program to “Stress Test” and Provide Billions to Banks Advisories
February 26, 2009	Stimulus Act Expands Executive Compensation Restrictions for TARP Recipients Advisories
February 12, 2009	Federal Reserve and Treasury Provide TALF Pricing, Haircuts and Other Further Revised Terms Advisories
February 10, 2009	Treasury Department Unveils New Financial Stability Plan Advisories
January 27, 2009	Treasury Releases Additional Executive Compensation Guidance for TARP Capital Purchase Program Advisories
January 16, 2009	TARP Capital Purchase Program Expanded to Include Qualifying S Corporations Advisories
December 23, 2008	Federal Reserve Announces Revised TALF Terms Advisories
December 1, 2008	Federal Reserve Supports Consumer ABS Issuance by Creating Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) Advisories
November 18, 2008	Privately Held Financial Institutions Offered TARP Capital Purchase Program Funds Advisories
November 12, 2008	Treasury Secretary Paulson TARP Update Advisories
October 15, 2008	U.S. Banks and Thrifts Offered Billions of Federal Funds Under Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program Advisories
October 13, 2008	Summary of Final Legislation — Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) / Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Advisories
October 13, 2008	Analysis of the TARP: Challenges and Opportunities for Your Business Advisories
September 29, 2008	Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008/Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Advisories
September 23, 2008	50 Katten Attorneys Named to 2009 List of Best Lawyers in America Firm News
September 23, 2008	Analysis of Congressional Response to Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Advisories
September 2008	Implications of the Lehman Bankruptcy Entities on Multi-Lender Financings Advisories
June 13, 2008	Katten Lands 14 Practices and 32 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Firm News
June 21, 2006	Katten’s Real Estate Practice Rated “Midwest’s Best” For Second Consecutive Year By Midwest Real Estate News Firm News
June 7, 2006	Katten Lands 12 Practices and 24 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Firm News
May 2005	Real Estate Practice Rated "Midwest's Best" By Midwest Real Estate News Firm News

Related Practices

Distressed Property

Private Investment Funds

Real Estate

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)