James A Hochman

James A Hochman

Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd.

James A Hochman is a partner with the Chicago firm of Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd., where he represents commercial real estate brokerage firms, landlords, tenants, and commercial real estate investors, assisting in all phases of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Hochman is a frequent speaker on real estate broker-related legal issues for state and local estate organizations. He co-wrote and sponsored the Illinois Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; and through his drafting and lobbying efforts, several other states have adopted similar statutes. Mr. Hochman is also active in support of license portability legislation for commercial real estate brokers, and is the architect and drafter of statutes in several estates on that issue as well. He is a frequent speaker for NBI on real estate topics, and he recently completed the chapter on real estate brokerage law for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Education (IICLE), soon to be published. Mr. Hochman also teaches a course on commercial leases for the Society of Industrial and Office Brokers (SIOR), and writes a quarterly column for SIOR called "Plain Speaking from a Lawyer." He earned his A.B. degree from Brown University and his J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.

James A Hochman's Courses

  • Paralegals' Complete Checklist Guide to Real Estate Transactions

    Real Estate & Land Use

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
    Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
    New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
    Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Paralegal_California MCLE Paralegal
  • Real Estate Documents Deep Dive: An Advanced Guide for Paralegals

    Real Estate & Land Use

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
    Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
    New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
    Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
    OnDemand
    3 Paralegal_California MCLE Paralegal