Louis D. D'Angelo, Esq.

Metropolitan Properties of Chicago LLC

location_on Chicago, IL 60601
call (312) 342-6754
language www.metropolitanproperties.com
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Practice Areas
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Contract
- Real Estate

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Commercial Real Estate | Business | Construction Mediator

Chicago, Illinois | Serving Illinois and Remote Matters
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Louis D. D'Angelo is a Chicago-based mediator with more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate development, business transactions, and complex negotiations. He mediates commercial real estate disputes, construction conflicts, partnership disagreements, contract matters, and condominium or HOA disputes throughout Illinois.

Louis brings a rare combination of legal training and extensive real-world business experience, enabling him to understand both the financial and operational dimensions of complex disputes.
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Professional Background

In 1991, Louis founded Metropolitan Properties of Chicago LLC, a commercial real estate development and consulting firm. Throughout his career he has led negotiations involving:
• Acquisition agreements
• Loan and financing documents
• Land use matters
• Partnership agreements
• Construction contracts
• Commercial leases

His extensive experience navigating high-value transactions and complex negotiations has earned him a reputation for developing practical solutions to challenging legal and financial issues.
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Mediation Approach

Louis applies a thoughtful blend of facilitative and evaluative mediation techniques, helping parties analyze risks, identify practical solutions, and move toward resolution.
His mediation style emphasizes:
• Careful listening and open dialogue
• Creative problem solving
• Balanced and fair negotiation
• Settlement-focused outcomes

His background in real estate development and business negotiations allows him to understand the commercial realities underlying many disputes.
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Court Panels & Professional Service

Louis serves both private parties and court-referred matters and regularly provides pro bono mediation for small claims cases through Illinois court programs.

He is an approved mediator for:
• 19th Judicial Circuit Court – Lake County, Illinois
• 18th Judicial Circuit Court – DuPage County
• 12th Judicial Circuit Court – Will County

Louis is also available to conduct mediations remotely via Zoom as a panel member of Dispute Prevention and Resolution, Inc., a Hawaii-based dispute resolution organization.
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Practice Areas Mediated:
• Commercial Real Estate Disputes
• Construction and Development Conflicts
• Business and Partnership Disputes
• Contract and Lease Disputes
• Condominium and HOA Matters

Jurisdiction: Illinois | Remote Mediation Available

Commercial Real Estate

Development disputes
Commercial lease conflicts
Land use issues

Business & Commercial Disputes

Partnership disagreements
Contract disputes
Business transaction conflicts

Construction & Design

Construction contract disputes
Contractor and developer conflicts

Community & Property Matters

Condominium association disputes
Homeowners’ association conflicts

Education

University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1991
The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts, 1985

Certifications

Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, Mediation Skills Training Program, 2021
Illinois Real Estate Broker License
Illinois Licensed Attorney

Memberships

Association of Attorney-Mediators

Community

ABA Law Student Division Judge, the National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC) 2025