Ben Householder is a real estate attorney experienced in a broad range of complex matters, with a concentration on capitalization, including structuring, equity investments, and debt financing.
Ben represents and advises commercial real estate investors, operators, funds, sponsors, and developers. In addition to joint ventures and loans (including senior and mezzanine loan transactions), he also helps clients navigate development, property management, acquisitions (including assemblages), and dispositions. His experience covers all asset classes, with a primary focus on industrial, multifamily, student housing, retail, and mixed-use properties.
Concentrations
•Industrial
•Multifamily
•Student housing
•Retail
•Mixed-use
•Private equity
•Joint ventures and loans
•Debt finance
•Development
•Acquisitions
•Dispositions
•Complex transactions (e.g. “flips” and “forwards”)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2022-2025
•'Emerging Lawyer,' 2018-2021
•Top 100 Emerging Real Estate-Related Lawyers in Illinois, 2019-2020
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2012-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023