Fred Kaplan

Fred Kaplan is a Partner at Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC, a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois.2 He is an experienced attorney specializing in commercial real estate law and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Professional Background

Fred's legal practice focuses on several key areas:

• Commercial real estate development
• Finance
• Leasing
• Construction
• Transactional work
• Land use

He is also recognized as an expert on the public accommodation and real estate provisions of the ADA.1

Expertise and Scope

Fred's work extends beyond local boundaries:

• National scope: He has experience in every region of the United States
• International reach: His practice includes work in countries such as Australia, Austria, Brazil, Croatia, England, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, and Spain1

In his ADA practice, Fred has represented over 200 business clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. He has addressed a wide range of accessibility issues, including the applicability of the ADA to the Internet.1

Professional Contributions

Fred is known for:

• Authoring numerous articles on ADA and real estate topics
• Being a frequent speaker on various ADA and real estate subjects1

Education and Career Path

Fred Kaplan received his legal education from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.2 Prior to joining Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC, he had a diverse career path:

• He was a name partner in a boutique Chicago law firm
• Before that, he worked as a partner in the Chicago office of a large multinational law firm1

Fred Kaplan's extensive experience and expertise in commercial real estate and ADA compliance make him a valuable partner at Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC.