Don Shea Joins Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Real Estate Practice
Chicago, IL – September 15, 2025 — Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (LP) is pleased to announce that Don Shea has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Group.
With a diverse background in commercial real estate, Don focuses his practice primarily on office, industrial and retail leasing, development, redevelopment, acquisitions and dispositions. He advises large property owners with national portfolios, including real estate investment trusts, development companies and institutional owners, as well as tenants, in the negotiation of commercial leases and related agreements involving office, industrial and retail properties and developments.
“Real estate is changing quickly, and Don’s mix of industry knowledge and deal experience will help us keep our clients ahead of the curve. He’s going to fit right in with our team and make us even stronger for our clients,” said Elizabeth O’Brien, Partner in and Leader of the Real Estate Practice Group.
Don has previous experience representing multiple large real estate investment trusts in the negotiation and management of office and retail leases, as well as handling legal matters related to property management, acquisition, disposition, and development of shopping centers and office properties.
“I am thrilled to join a robust real estate practice that prioritizes providing an exceptional client experience through pragmatism, efficiency, and practicality,” said Don.
With the addition of Don, LP continues to strengthen its position as a go-to firm for commercial real estate matters and as a trusted extension of clients’ leadership and legal teams.
Don earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from Miami University. Before joining LP, Don was a partner with Marshall Brown LLP.
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