Andrew D. Small, P.C.

Partner Real Estate

Overview

Andrew has extensive experience in commercial real estate advising real estate investors, funds, finance companies, sponsors and operating companies on private equity capital raising, finance (including preferred equity and mezzanine), investment and development of commercial real estate. He also advises on the formation of joint ventures to own, operate, develop and finance global real estate. He regularly represents lenders with participations, modifications, originations and workouts of commercial real estate financings.

Andy is frequently recognized as one of the nation’s top real estate attorneys. Andy has been ranked Band 1 for Real Estate in Illinois in the 2022–2025 editions of Chambers USA and is one of six attorneys in this band in the most recent edition. In the Chambers guides, clients have noted “he is a top choice for legal matters,” “Andy is excellent in providing guidance and executes swiftly,” “he is one of the true leaders in real estate in Chicago” and that “he's very pragmatic and has a business-minded approach.” Andy is also an Adjunct Professor at The University of Chicago where he teaches the “Real Estate Transactions” course.

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Recognition

Recognized in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2004–2025

Recognized as one of “500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers” by Lawdragon, 2024 

Recognized in The Legal 500 United States for Real Estate, 2013–2015, 2017, 2019–2024

Recognized in The Legal 500 United States for Real Estate Investment Trusts, 2024

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, 2006–2025

Recognized as an "Illinois Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers magazine, 2006–2016

Memberships & Affiliations

American Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 1989Illinois

Education

  • University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D.1989
  • University of MichiganB.B.A.1986