Ms Christine Fitzgerald > Katten > Los Angeles, United States > Lawyer Profile

Katten
515 SOUTH FLOWER STREET
SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
CALIFORNIA
United States

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Clients closing real estate finance deals rely on Christine Fitzgerald to not only identify risk and potential issues in a transaction but, more importantly, to offer solutions tailored to the business needs of her clients and to create a viable path forward for the deal despite any challenges. Christy is a co-chair of the firm’s Los Angeles Real Estate practice, recognized as a top practice by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” which reports that clients note Katten is a “firm of choice for real estate transactions.” Christy’s priority, in alignment with her client’s ultimate goal, is closing a real estate finance transaction in such a way that all parties view the result as favorable and her client’s business — and business relationships — grow and thrive.

Christy concentrates her practice in real estate finance and is experienced in syndicated, securitized, mezzanine, ground lease, hospitality and construction lending and borrowing, intercreditor arrangements, participations, whole and portfolio loan sales, “loan on loan” secured financing transactions, workouts, foreclosures, loan restructurings and deeds in lieu of foreclosure, as well as acquisition, disposition and development of real estate assets, joint venture transactions and preferred equity.

From 1996 to 1997, Christy clerked in the chambers of the Honorable Lourdes G. Baird, US District Court, Central District of California.

Education

  • Loyola Law School Los Angeles, JD
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, BA

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Real estate > Real estate

Katten‘s real estate team has expertise across all aspects of the commercial real estate market. With key lawyers bringing extensive experience in both the finance and equity investment sides of the market, the practice is well-equipped to advise clients at all stages of their projects. The depth and breadth of the firm are evidenced by the strong leadership team, chaired by Timothy Little of the New York office. Louise Carroll in New York and Glenn Miller in Washington have a unique focus as co-chairs of the affordable housing and community development practice. Scott Vetri, who is also based in the New York office, chairs the real estate investment and finance practice, while David Dlugie in Chicago leads the Midwest practice, Frank Arado leads the Southeast practice from Charlotte, and Christine Fitzgerald leads the West Coast practice acting out of Los Angeles.