Caren Lederer is an experienced business attorney handling bankruptcy, workout, liquidation and refinancing services for banks, secured lenders and entrepreneurs; commercial litigation and business dispute resolution; business divorce; trust and probate litigation; condominium association governance and assessment collection.
The efficient resolution of commercial disputes is Caren’s primary goal so that clients can remain focused on their business. Litigation is a powerful means to that end, but never the end itself.
Clients appreciate Caren’s practical, no-nonsense approach and clearheaded strategic thinking to guide them through complicated issues. On a daily basis, she assists in resolving disputes related to:
- Probate and trust questions among fiduciaries and beneficiaries
- Partnership or membership disagreements
- Enforcement of security interests
- Lender-borrower issues, bankruptcy avoidance
- Bankruptcy preferences
- Fraudulent transfer of assets
Caren joined GCT in 2004 and elevated to partner. Caren believes in the power of mentorship and is active in Firm committees and initiatives.
Caren loves to travel, especially to Southeast Asia, and loves cooking, gardening and entertaining.
EDUCATION
The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1998
University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1988
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
TMA Wire
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
IWIRC - International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation
Federal Bar Associate
COURT ADMISSIONS
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals (7th Circuit)
HONORS & AWARDS
Best Lawyers, 2021 - present
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Friends of Lincoln Park High School
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Caren A. Lederer
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April 9, 2025 News
A cautionary tale of personal property distribution: Though not the most fun topic to discuss, estate planning is essential to you and your family now. It's important to establish a distribution system that will benefit your family in the long run, and avoid potentially harmful fallouts with family when the time comes. Caren Lederer provides cautionary information on how to ensure your final wishes can be honored.
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March 28, 2025 News
Lindsey Seeskin is solely focused on creating an outcome for her clients that will create a better future for them.
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August 17, 2023 News
Golan Christie Taglia attorneys David Ben-Dov, Caren Lederer and Brittany Bermudez have been ranked in The Best Lawyers in America's 2024 edition.
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August 18, 2022 News
The 2023 edition of the The Best Lawyers in America names David Ben-Dov, Margaret Christie and Caren Lederer to its 2023 Best Lawyers list.
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April 6, 2022 News
In the Illinois First District Appellate Court, Caren A. Lederer and Katherine M. Oswald recently obtained an opinion clarifying the application and standards for enforcing no-contest clauses in a trust agreement.
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