Suzanne Karbarz Rovner

Suzanne is a partner in the Real Estate Group. Her practice focuses on all aspects of construction law, including advising clients on effective strategies for project execution, drafting and negotiating contracts, and enforcing contractual rights and obligations. Suzanne represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers in construction projects throughout the country.

She has represented clients in a wide range of development projects, including student housing, manufactured housing, hospitals and medical office space, storage facilities, senior living, state-of-the-art sports facilities, hotels, multifamily residential and condominiums, universities, and retail.

When disputes arise, Suzanne advocates on behalf of her clients to resolve the dispute through settlement negotiation, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Suzanne also has experience handling government contract and federal procurement matters, including bid protests, claims, administrative appeals, and suspension and debarment.

Suzanne has been recognized by Notable Women Lawyers, Crain’s Chicago Business 2024, and Martindale-Hubbell rates Suzanne “AV Preeminent,” the highest possible rating of professional and ethical standards and is a member of the American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section, Construction Law Forum (Division 12 Owners and Developers, Steering Committee), and the Society of Illinois Construction Lawyers, an invitation-only organization of attorneys dedicated to the practice of construction law in Illinois (Steering Committee Member, Events Committee Chair, and Treasurer).