Ryan Shpritz received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana and is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law. He joined Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit in 2001.
Ryan concentrates his practice in real estate and corporate law as they relate to Common Interest Community Associations (condominium, townhome, homeowner, Master) and landlords. He has counseled hundreds of clients on numerous facets of association management including drafting of by-laws and declarations, dispute resolution, service agreements, liability concerns, developer issues, collections, real estate tax appeal and foreclosure.
Ryan assists condominium associations in working with developers in the complex process of condominium deconversion (or condominium conversion), involving the process whereby a developer converts a condominium building into an apartment building.
Utilizing his experience and industry knowledge, Ryan has written and contributed to numerous articles featured in publications such as the Chicago Tribune, Condo Lifestyles, and The Chicagoland Cooperator. He is also a frequent speaker on issues pertaining to community associations.
Ryan is a member of the Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Executive Committee and is closely involved with the firm’s strategic development and advancement. Additionally, he is responsible for directing the firm’s marketing and social media efforts.
ACTHA - Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations)
CAI Illinois - Community Associations Institute
CAI Wisconsin - Community Associations Institute
Chicago Bar Association, Co-Chair of the Real Estate Sub-Committee for Condominiums (2002-2006)
Publications+
"Small community associations have pluses, minuses", Chicago Tribune (1/17/2013)
"Common scents often become a condo issue", Chicago Tribune (8/2/2012)
"Chicago Confidential", The Chicagoland Cooperator (10/11)
"Renter-friendly bill proposed", Chicago Tribune (5/08)
"Fair Housing Act applies for boards", (9/06)
"Don't get caught up in parking wrangles", Chicago Tribune (8/11/2006)
"Toeing the Line, Tough realities confront those who buy a condo or townhouse", Chicago Tribune (8/6/05)
"Protect Your Association From Discrimination Suits", Chicago Tribune (4/05)
"Associations Share Advice About What Works at Seminar", Chicago Tribune (7/04)
"New Legislation Affects Homeowners' Associations", Near West/South Gazette (12/03)
Question of the Month, ACTHA Newsletter (10/4)
Speaking+
"What is the Health of Your Association?", CAI-Illinois 2012 Conference & Exposition, February 4, 2012
Attended the November 8, 2011 seminar regarding eliminating smoking in units presented by the Chicago Tobacco Prevention Project
"Non-Condo Properties: Closing the Door", ACTHA Annual Trade Show, April 2, 2011
Panelist, Legum & Norman, Midwest's "Ask An Attorney" seminar, October 21, 2010
Speaker at the “Preparing For Winter" seminar presented by ACTHA, October 10, 2009
Webinar: Mold: How to Deal with the Growing Menace, October 23, 2012.
Webinar: To Lease or Not to Lease, July 24, 2012.
Webinar: Thank You for Not Smoking: The Next Big Issue in the Association World, May 22, 2012.
Awards+
Recognized in the 2009 - 2013 editions of Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as an Illinois "Rising Star". Inclusion in this listing is limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of Illinois.
