Darrin Baim is Chair of the Corporate and Real Estate Practice Group at Golan Christie Taglia. He is also the Firm’s Hiring Partner, overseeing attorney recruitment and development.
Darrin concentrates his practice in the areas of:
- Corporate mergers, acquisitions and real estate
- Representation of closely held businesses and business owners
- Design and implementation of commercial transactions
- Structuring of new business ventures
- Leasing, subleasing and business contracts
Going beyond providing legal advice, Darrin takes the time to listen to clients and help them determine how to best achieve their strategic goals. He believes that long term relationships bring the best results and strives to provide value at every turn.
Darrin joined GCT in 2000 and made Partner in 2009. Previously, he was a Health Care Associate with Katten Muchin Zavis.
Darrin lives in Glenview with his wife Stacy and his three children, Jacob, Claire and Ryan.
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1998
Cum laude
Law JournalEditor-at-Large and Board Member 1997-1998;
Member 1996-1998
University of Illinois, M.S. in Biology, 1995
University of Illinois, B.S. in Biology, 1992
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
HONORS & AWARDS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FC-1 Academy, Director and President, 2019-present
District 34 Caucus, Member, 2020-present
FC United Advisory Committee, Member, 2020-present
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Darrin S. Baim
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August 26, 2024 News
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) introduced substantial rules related to real estate commission that went into effect in August 17, 2024. The rules were introduced as a response to class action lawsuits brought by price fixing. Partner Darrin S. Baim expounds upon the recent rule changes.
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February 6, 2024 News
The lists recognize the outstanding achievements of attorneys in the state of Illinois.
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October 2, 2023 News
Golan Christie Taglia celebrates 30 years of service.
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July 6, 2022 News
GCT proudly announces that Darrin S. Baim, Chair of the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate Practice Groups, has been elected as the newest member of GCT’s Executive Committee effective July 1, 2022.
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August 17, 2021 News
2020 was a difficult year. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the economy across all industries, especially real estate. As the lockdown extended well beyond initial expectations, commercial lending became virtually impossible to obtain given the instability of the market and lack of forecast ability. As a result, we saw a number of commercial real estate deals delayed indefinitely and eventually terminated. On the leasing side, we had tenants defaulting on their leases and asserting force majeure as a means of temporary rent relief. But, as 2020 dragged on and we learned to navigate the unprecedented time, we finally started to see a light at the end of the tunnel as we moved into 2021.
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