R. Kymn Harp

Kymn is a seasoned attorney and trusted advisor to investors, business owners, commercial real estate developers and commercial lenders. Since 1978, Kymn [pronounced "Kim"] has focused his practice in two complementary areas of law: (1) commercial real estate development, entitlement, acquisition and financing; and (2) business development, management, acquisitions and sales. With his substantial experience in each area, Kymn is able to provide seamless representation in a wide array of transactions and business settings, as well as provide tactical oversight of litigation strategy.

Kymn has substantial experience handling commercial loan workouts and complex and distressed transactions. For over thirty years Kymn has actively represented clients in developing, entitling, financing and transferring shopping centers, mixed-use developments, office buildings, warehouses and industrial properties, as well as non-conventional projects including sports and entertainment facilities, restaurants, health care facilities and other specialty developments. Notable projects include development and financing of Sears Centre Arena, an 11,000 capacity sports and entertainment facility in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and redevelopment of the mixed-use commercial and entertainment complex at the landmark Marina City in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Professional Activities and Achievements

Kymn is a member of the Chicago Real Estate Council, Illinois State Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and State Bar of New Mexico. Kymn participates in the law student mentoring program at John Marshall Law School, frequently mentors young lawyers practice development and career choices. Kymn has a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability and is a multi-year Super Lawyer designee in commercial real estate. 

Recent Articles and Presentations

Kymn is a widely published author and frequent speaker. His 2009 book entitled INTENT TO PROSPER, VOL. 1 - COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE includes a compilation of many of his most popular articles on topics relating to commercial real estate due diligence, financing and development. Kymn is a frequent contributor to the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE). His IICLE contributions include the chapter Brownfield Development - Public Money for Private Development in the ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN ILLINOIS CORPORATE AND REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS handbook published by IICLE in 2007, and a chapter entitled Commercial Condominiums, which he recently updated for the 2010 edition of the popular IICLE handbook CONDOMINIUM LAW. Kymn is currently updating his previously published chapter entitled Commercial Real Estate Financing - From the Borrower's Perspective, for inclusion in a new edition of the  IICLE handbook, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, set for publication in late 2010 or early 2011.

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1978. Indiana, 1986. New Mexico, 2001. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. U. S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Education

Wabash College B.A., Speech/Communications (1975). The John Marshall Law School, J.D. (1978).

Practice Areas

• Real Estate
• Business Management
• Business Transactions
• Financial Services
• Creditors Rights
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Loan Workouts
• Environmental Law
• Asset Protection