Joyce A. Zizzo, Esq.
Of Counsel.
Joyce Zizzo is a real estate and business lawyer whose practice has included more than twenty years of experience in real estate and construction related matters. She practiced at Unocal Corporation from 1987 to 2005.

Real Estate Transactions: Ms. Zizzo has prepared and negotiated various business related contracts, including real estate construction, sales, purchase, lease, environmental disclosures, license, confidentiality and non-competition agreements. She has handled all aspects of real estate transactions relating to the purchase and development of industrial facilities.

Construction Law: Ms. Zizzo's construction law experience includes
the review, preparation and negotiation of Cost Plus Fee, Guaranteed Maximum Price and Lump Sum Construction Contracts for various manufacturing plants, refineries, distribution and warehousing facilities, casinos, production studio, condominium, retail and commercial developments; advice and consultation regarding construction law issues relating to performance disputes, change orders, indemnifications, builders risk and liability insurance, stop notices, mechanics liens, performance and payment bonds, environmental assessments, LEED Certifications, Statutes of Repose, Minority Participation, Completion and Recovery Plans, and issues relating to worker injuries and safety; and the management of a large portfolio of litigation involving worker injuries from accidents or toxic exposures, including asbestos, welding fumes and chemicals and hazardous substances on a construction worksite.

Education:
John Marshall Law School Chicago, IL
Juris Doctorate Graduated with Distinguished Honors Top 10% of graduating class of 1987 Staff Editor of John Marshall Law Review

1980-1982 National College of Education Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Sciences

1978-1980 Northwestern University Evanston, IL
Organizational Behavior

Bar Admissions:
State of Illinois 1987
State of California 1994
Publication:
"Limiting Defective Product Tort Loss Recovery, Vaughn v. General Motors Corporation," 18 J. Marshall L. Rev. 525 (Winter 1985).
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