Trusted Counsel for All Types of Real Estate Transactions

Buying, selling, leasing, or developing property requires significant financial and legal decisions, often under pressure. You need a legal team that understands both the legal requirements and the practical financial and logistical realities of property ownership and development in Northeast Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin.

For more than 50 years, Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, PC, has proudly represented individuals, businesses, lenders, and developers in all types of real estate matters. We provide straightforward, detail-oriented representation to help you execute your property agreements with clarity and confidence.

Residential and Commercial Purchase, Sale, and Lease Agreements

You can rely on ZCWS attorneys to assist you with the full gamut of legal matters that arise in real estate transactions. Our goal is to protect your interests while avoiding unnecessary delays or disputes. We focus on helping you complete your transaction efficiently while minimizing risk and uncertainty.

We regularly guide clients through:

  • Purchase and Sale Contracts
  • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Closings
  • Leases and Lease Negotiations
  • Title Review and Title Issues
  • Construction Contracts and Agreements
  • Easements and Boundary Matters
  • Property Development and Redevelopment
  • Emergent Disputes and Contract Issues

Full-Service Real Estate Representation

Real estate transactions often require a legal team with diverse experience to handle other issues that might arise. With ZCWS, you have the help you need under one roof, eliminating the need to coordinate the efforts of several specialized firms.

When your transaction involves ownership structure, contracts, or operational considerations, our business law attorneys work closely with the real estate team to provide coordinated legal support that aligns with your long-term objectives. If financing is involved, our banking law attorneys assist with lending-related matters to ensure consistency and clarity throughout the process.

For properties involving development or regulatory concerns, our attorneys also advise on zoning and land use matters, helping you navigate municipal approvals and local regulations. And if disputes arise, you have seamless access to our civil litigation team, ensuring unencumbered access to the details of your case.

Rooted in the Community

ZCWS has longstanding relationships within McHenry County’s legal, business, and local municipal communities. Local experience provides valuable insight into how to expedite transactions and resolve disputes efficiently and smoothly.

When you choose ZCWS, you can rest assured your legal team understands the local market, local procedures, and the importance of clear communication at every stage of your real estate matter.

Trust us to handle your real estate transactions with professionalism, responsiveness, and practical judgment.
Over the past several decades, we have referred many of our clients to Mark Saladin and the team at ZCWS Law. The knowledge, professionalism, and guidance they provide throughout the real estate process are truly top-notch. Just as important, their staff is highly responsive and communicative, ensuring that questions are answered quickly and that clients always feel informed and supported, never ignored or left out of the loop. We will continue to confidently recommend them to our clients in the future.
Christina T., Keller Williams Success Realty, Crystal Lake, IL