David Tanner

As a shareholder in Polsinelli’s Real Estate practice and Managing Partner of the Chicago office, David Tanner is a trusted advisor in commercial real estate, with a strong track record across sales, acquisitions, developments, financings, leases, joint ventures and management transactions. His practice spans the entire commercial landscape, with a particular emphasis on the retail sector.

Highlights include representation of a national self-storage investment company in multiple large-scale portfolio transactions totaling more than $400 million, including a recently closed $167 million, nine-property acquisition spanning multiple states. He has also advised a real estate investment firm on over 20 transactions, totaling more than $350 million.

In his role at Polsinelli, Tanner drives strategic growth, mentorship, and client engagement, as well as the firm’s involvement in local business, nonprofit, and legal organizations, and the broader Chicago community. He is active in professional organizations, including the ICSC and the Illinois State Bar Association, where he collaborates with peers on emerging issues in real estate law and development.

These are some of the reasons why David Tanner received Connect CRE’s 2025 Chicago & Midwest Lawyers in Real Estate Award. The award celebrates real estate attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice and the larger community.