Dean E. Parker
Dean E. Parker
Partner
He/Him
"I discern situations and filter information from disparate sources to form strategies for clients in uncertain environments."
Dean E. Parker
Partner
He/Him
"I discern situations and filter information from disparate sources to form strategies for clients in uncertain environments."
About Dean
With a career spanning nearly half a century, Dean counsels a broad range of real estate-related clients, including developers, corporate and individual property owners, contractors, and nonprofit organizations in the underground damage prevention industry. Drawing on deep experience in real estate, secured lending, and commercial law, he also represents institutions, business corporations, entrepreneurial organizations, and individuals.
Dean advises clients on acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing, financing, governmental entitlements, and dispute resolution. He handles annexations, zoning and rezoning, and negotiates incentives with taxing districts.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Represented the buyer/operator in a $54 million acquisition of a gas station convenience store, subsequent sale, and leaseback for management of the operation. The $3.5 million deal included fuel supply, environmental testing, and liability agreements for the property in the Space Coast Region of Florida.
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2026
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rating
- Leading Lawyers, Leading Lawyer, Corporate and Public Finance Law; Commercial Real Estate Law and Finance
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005 – 2006, 2009, 2011 – 2018
Credentials
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, JD, 1979
- University of Wisconsin – Madison, BBA, with distinction, 1976
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Minnesota
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "The Lending Climate for Long-Term Commercial Real Estate Financing," for Delta Dental, Chicago, Illinois, July 2009
Healthcare Alert
Hinshaw Alert
Press Releases
Interests
Did you know...
Dean enjoys hiking, biking, and adventuring.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "The Lending Climate for Long-Term Commercial Real Estate Financing," for Delta Dental, Chicago, Illinois, July 2009
Healthcare Alert
Hinshaw Alert
Press Releases
Dean's Insights
Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™
Press Release
Apr 24, 2024
Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™
Press Release
Apr 24, 2024
Press Release
Jun 10, 2019
Deal Spotlight: Client Oak Bank Acquired by Wintrust Financial Corporation
Healthcare Alert
Jun 14, 2012
Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn Signs Tax Exemption and Tax Credit Legislation Affecting Hospitals
