Restaurant Tenant Agreement Lawyers for Chicago, Illinois
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Quick Facts — Restaurant Tenant Agreement Lawyers (Chicago, IL)
- Avg cost to review a Commercial Lease: $420.00
- Lawyers available: 39 Illinois real estate lawyers
- Clients helped: 18 recent restaurant tenant agreement projects in Illinois
- Avg lawyer rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Meet some of our Chicago Restaurant Tenant Agreement Lawyers
Tina R.
15 years for legal experience; expertise in contracts, healthcare, ERISA, physicians, financial services, commercial contracts, employment agreements, etc. I am adept at all contracts and can provide you with efficient and quality services. I have worked at a law firm, financial services company, consulting ,and non-profit.
Daliah S.
Daliah Saper operates a cutting-edge internet and social media law practice that regularly leads local and national media outlets to solicit her commentary on emerging internet law issues involving cyberbullying, sexting, catfishing, revenge porn, anonymous online defamation, domain name and user-name squatting, privacy, and the latest business decisions made by social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. As a litigator Daliah represents companies bringing or defending business and intellectual property disputes. (She has argued cases in a number of jurisdictions including taking a case all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court.) As a transactional lawyer she helps clients choose the right business entity, drafts contracts and licensing agreements, advises on sweepstakes and contest rules, and ensures website terms of use and privacy policies are compliant, and provides comprehensive trademark and copyright counseling. Since founding Saper Law Offices in 2005, Daliah has been named a 40 Under 40 by Law Bulletin Publishing Co., a top Media & Advertising attorney by Super Lawyers Magazine 14 years in a row, and has been repeatedly recognized as a leading media and entertainment lawyer by Chambers and Partners. For the past eleven years, she also has taught entertainment and social media law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
T. Phillip B.
Attorney creating plans and strategies to help individuals create, build, protect and pass on wealth.
Demetre K.
A seasoned attorney with deep General Counsel experience and a flexible, business-minded approach to legal leadership. Skilled in collaborating with product, sales, operations, finance, and executive teams — not just to mitigate risk or ensure compliance, but to enable growth, innovation, and efficient deal execution. In my current practice at GCBench, I offer scalable, on-demand counsel tailored to organizations’ changing needs. Legal rigor is combined with operational sensibility, making guidance a facilitator rather than a hurdle. Whether structuring transactions, advising on regulatory matters, or shaping policies, legal strategy is aligned tightly with business objectives.
"Demetre was really easy to work with and made everything feel comfortable from the start. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand, answered my questions without making it feel rushed, and took extra time during the consultation to make sure I understood what was needed. Very professional, easy to talk to, and overall a really good experience. I definitely appreciate his help and would recommend him."
Harry N.
Experienced business advisor and in-house counsel with extensive litigation experience, representing parties in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including securities, financial fraud, contract, and antitrust litigation.
"Great job. Made it clear what my options were and my position in negotiations were."
March 9, 2025
Christopher R.
Over the course of the past 30 years, in both General Counsel roles (3 times) and in private practice, I have built a successful national real estate transaction, construction, and environmental law practice
May 21, 2025
Ethan B.
Ethan specializes in preparing and structuring transactional deals and advising business owners as outside general counsel. Ethan enjoys working with business owners and entrepreneurs who strive to achieve growth through utilizing modern-day solutions and implementing business strategies that get results. Ethan is passionate about helping families and individuals with disabilities to design, form, and administer special needs trusts, ensuring individuals with disabilities remain eligible for federal and state benefit programs while living their best lives. Ethan has experience from previous firms in civil litigation, estate planning, and regulatory matters. Ethan holds a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and a Masters of Law in Taxation (LLM) from Georgetown Law University Law Center. Prior to law practice, Ethan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was promoted to Chief Editor at a regional news publication.
August 27, 2025
Walid T.
Walid J. Tamari, founder and named member of Tamari Law Group, LLC, is widely recognized as one of the nation's top litigators. In 2018, Mr. Tamari was one of only 25 attorneys in the United States to be recognized by the prestigious National Law Journal as a Trailblazer Lawyer. The publication features lawyers who have “shown a deep passion and perseverance of their mission, having achieved remarkable successes along the way.” In addition, America's Top 100 Attorneys® and the National Trial Lawyers have included Mr. Tamari in their top 100 Illinois attorneys lists and the Business Tort Trial Lawyers Association has also selected Mr. Tamari in its “Illinois Top 10” list. Further, for several years, Benchmark Litigation: The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms has chosen Tamari Law Group as one of approximately 25 ranked litigation firms in Illinois. Mr. Tamari is also the past national chair of the Commercial Law League of America's complex commercial litigation committee, a committee comprised of attorneys throughout the nation who practice complex litigation. A distinguished litigator, Mr. Tamari represents clients in high-stakes and high profile civil litigation. He provides clients with result-oriented legal advice and representation in a wide-range of disputes, including claims relating to breach of contract, negligence, business tort and pharmaceutical liability litigation. Mr. Tamari has appeared on CBS News, NBC News, WGN News and Fox News and has been quoted in, among other publications, Forbes, Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. Mr. Tamari also teaches entrepreneurship law at Loyola University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business. Committed to giving back to the community, Mr. Tamari has established scholarships at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and Loyola University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business. He has served on national advisory boards at Loyola University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation's Neurosurgery Council.
September 18, 2025
George M.
I am a corporate lawyer with extensive experience assisting clients of all sizes, from solo practitioners to enterprise-level international corporations. Over the course of my career, I have negotiated, drafted, and reviewed thousands of contracts spanning a wide range of industries and complexities. My practice is focused on delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions that help clients protect their interests and achieve their goals.
December 9, 2025
Kevin F.
Hi, I’m Kevin Flaherty, an Illinois-licensed attorney with extensive experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements for engineering firms, technology companies, public agencies, and small-to-mid-sized businesses. Over the course of my career, I’ve: Led negotiations on domestic and international contracts, including engineering services agreements, EPC arrangements, SaaS licensing, MSAs, purchase/supply agreements, NDAs, and other mission-critical commercial documents. Developed risk-allocation strategies around indemnities, liability limits, flow-downs, multi-party contracting structures, and high-stakes project frameworks. Built contract playbooks, drafting standards, review matrices, and workflows designed to help clients understand their risks clearly and move deals forward with confidence. Provided training and guidance to internal teams and leadership on contract strategy, compliance considerations, and best practices. I bring not only legal expertise, but also a practical, problem-solving mindset—translating dense legal terms into actionable business decisions and helping clients protect their interests without losing momentum.
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"Jane was really helpful and professional throughout the process. Even though the deal did not go through, she stayed on top of communication with us and the other party’s attorney, ensuring everything remained organized and on track."
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"Zachary was amazingly quick with my review, and although he was very communicative, his comments were so clear and thorough that I didn't require a follow-up discussion. Also, the contracting party accepted his recommendations with no pushback. Thanks!"
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As an experienced lawyer with nearly a decade of practical experience in reviewing and drafting business contracts and other agreements, I created this template restaurant lease agreement to assist restaurant owners in entering into a lease with the owner of a commercial rental property. In addition, I offer legal services packages set up if you need additional help with the template (i.e., reviewing it after you filled it out, needing help filling it out, etc.).
Overview of the Template Restaurant Lease Agreement
My template restaurant lease agreement outlines the rights and obligations of both the landlord and tenant when the landlord rents out commercial property. Either party can be an individual or company. A tenant can also be referred to as a renter or lessee.
The agreement can help set forth the lease terms so both parties are bound to them. It also provides the tenant the right to use the rental property for business purposes - for this particular template, in the capacity of a restaurant offering food services - during the term of the lease in exchange for payment to the landlord.
What is Included in the Template Restaurant Lease Agreement?
My template restaurant lease agreement contains important provisions such as details of the property to be leased (including as the address and legal description of the commercial rental space) and the details of both the restaurant tenant and landlord. My template also contains a section describing the permitted use of the rental property and any restrictions placed upon the landlord (e.g., agreeing not to lease to direct competitors in the same space or building).
My template restaurant agreement contains provisions that set forth the lease terms (e.g., lease type, lease term, whether or not the tenant can assign or sublease the property), along with the amount of rent, and payment frequency. My template also addresses which party is responsible for utilities, insurance payments, the payment of a security deposit, and any common area expenses. In addition, there are provisions addressing reimbursement for attorney’s fees, in the event of litigation, entry rights, inspection rights, and a requirement to comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations, covenants, conditions and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities (including owner’s association and similar entities) now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to the leased property.
Who Should Use the Template Restaurant Lease Agreement?
My template restaurant lease agreement may be used by restaurant owners seeking to lease a commercial property and by landlords offering commercial property for rent to restaurant owners.
Benefits of Using the Template Restaurant Lease Agreement
Having a written lease agreement is important since it can help protect both landlords and tenants. For landlords, my template restaurant lease agreement can help ensure that a tenant is bound to the terms and conditions of the agreement. For example, having a formal lease agreement can be helpful in the event a landlord needs to file a legal claim to evict the commercial tenant. Similarly, a written lease agreement protects tenants by documenting their right to use the rental property for business purposes. My template restaurant lease agreement also establishes legal obligations on landlords.
If there is a legal dispute concerning the provisions of the agreement, you may need to escalate the matter to litigation. If that situation arises, having an experienced attorney by your side can pay dividends. My legal services are available. If hired, I will be there for you every step of the way, offering clear communication, accurate legal guidance, and proactive solutions.
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