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Articles From Thomas M. Battista

Office Building Rental Market Update By Thomas M. Battista State and Local Taxation, May 2024 A follow-up to previous articles covering the office building rental market in Chicago and comparable cities in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Case synopsis By Thomas M. Battista State and Local Taxation, October 2014 A discussion of the recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, BLTREIV3 CHICAGO, LLC, and FIVE TEN ILLINOIS III, LLC v. KANE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW.
Chair’s closing remarks By Thomas M. Battista State and Local Taxation, June 2009 A message from outgoing chair Thomas Battista.
Chair’s column By Thomas M. Battista State and Local Taxation, June 2008 A message from Section Chair Thomas Battista.
Chairman’s column By Thomas M. Battista Administrative Law, June 2004 In the context of an Illinois administrative proceeding, when one discusses procedural due process, a consistent set of rules is unavailable.
Chairman’s column By Thomas M. Battista Administrative Law, February 2004 The Illinois State Bar Association has for years integrated new technologies with services to its members.
Chairman’s column By Thomas M. Battista Administrative Law, November 2003 For many years this Section has formally supported legislation that would create a new Illinois Department of Administrative Hearings.
Chairman’s column By Thomas M. Battista Administrative Law, July 2003 I write as the new Chairman of the Administrative Law Section Council.
Ten reasons to be a member of the Administrative Law Section By Thomas M. Battista Administrative Law, August 2001 ISBA immediate past President Herb Franks commented during his inaugural speech that the Illinois Bar Association needs to redouble its efforts. 
Thoughts on the MDP By John Locallo & Thomas M. Battista State and Local Taxation, May 2000 Multidisciplinary Practice ("MDP") is the most important issue affecting our profession. Indeed it may be the most significant issue facing the legal profession in decades.

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