Ice Miller partner Phillip Bayt was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in Indianapolis in real estate law by Best Lawyers®. Phil is former chief managing partner for Ice Miller. In addition to working with clients in virtually all aspects of commercial real estate, he assists clients in the areas of gaming, finance, development, joint ventures, real estate funds, real estate taxes, workouts and foreclosures, construction law and leasing.

We asked Phil: What is the most rewarding thing about your legal practice?

"One of the most rewarding aspects of being a real estate lawyer is that the results you achieve are very tangible. You can work with a client to realize a vision going from a vacant piece of ground or an under-utilized building to a new hotel, arena, shopping complex or residential community. A successful project means good jobs for many people from construction to operation. A completed project provides new opportunities for many people to live, work and play in a positive space that hopefully reflects the character of a city and its residents."

Learn more about Phil here: www.icemiller.com/people/phillip-l-bayt/

Eight other Ice Miller attorneys were named Best Lawyers® 2018 "Lawyer of the Year." Click here to read more attorney spotlights.