Peter Economos’ practice covers a broad spectrum of matters relating to business and corporate law transactions, including formation, restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. He possesses extensive experience with contract negotiations and drafting complex real estate and business agreements. He has focused expertise in private club law and the representation of golf course and golf course community developers and country clubs. Peter has also developed numerous real estate projects as a principal.
Working with clients and assisting them in solving complex issues, offering practical advice and being a strong and experienced advocate in negotiations are Peter’s strengths. Peter is dedicated to representing his clients in a professional and responsive manner.
Prior to joining Harrison LLP in 2008, he was a founding partner of Laser, Pokorny, Schwartz, Friedman & Economos, P.C.
Peter is active in community affairs, including serving as Police Commissioner for the Village of Kildeer, Illinois for many years. He currently serves as a member of the boards of directors of several corporations.
Peter is an avid sailor and has participated in a number of Chicago/Mackinac events. He also enjoys golf, tennis and snow skiing.
Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
Albion College, B.A.
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Bar Foundation, Charter Member Fellow
Wellness Place, General Counsel and Board of Directors
AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Representation of and lead counsel to a major European company in its acquisition of a multi-million-dollar California corporation.
Representation of members of numerous private golf and country clubs during “turn-over” transition from developers.
Acquisition and assemblage of properties from 36 separate landowners for the development and construction of an 800+ acre premier golf course community designed by a golfing legend.
Representation of many clients in both the acquisition and divestiture of business entities and commercial properties.
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Harrison LLP is excited to announce that six Georgia attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Edition of Super Lawyers®.
