Freelance photographer specializing in landscapes, pets, automobiles, portraits, flowers, sunsets, as well as interior and exterior real estate. JAD-Natural Pics..."Your Pick for Natural Pics"...Natural subjects in natural settings, shot under natural light.

John A. DeMato has been involved in the sale of various retail, commercial, office, industrial and residential real estate with a combined value over $1 Billion. After more than 20+ years of private legal practice, he brings vast experience in real estate law; the sale, purchase and transfer of residential, commercial and industrial real estate; residential real estate development; commercial re-development; joint ventures; bankruptcy and foreclosure. Moreover, he has great experience in direct consultation with clients, business development, marketing, branding and promotion which was obtained through his participation in and preparation, i.e. project management, for real estate auctions, open houses and auction events over the last fourteen plus (14+) years. His creativity and ability to apply various disciplines to the tasks at hand are beneficial in meeting any and all client goals and objectives in any venue.He has participated in the marketing and sale of a wide variety of properties, including but not limited to, the auction of Intel’s 428,000 square foot chip manufacturing plant situated on 68 acres in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico (one of the first to be conducted for a Puerto Rico property); multiple Timber Loft buildings in Chicago, IL; close-out of a 52 unit condo conversion in Rogers Park (IL.); a former church in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, IL; the rare auction (second nationally) sale of a Frank Lloyd Wright home, the Emil Bach Home, in Chicago, IL and another (third nationally), the Donald Schaberg House, in Okemos, MI; 40,000 to 200,000 square foot industrial buildings in Metro-Chicago area; a 100 year old former School for Girls in Dubuque, IA; The Mercury Theatre, a theatre, restaurant, pub complex in Lakeview/Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago; as well as many multi-family developments, apartment buildings, single family home sales, subdivision close-outs, commercial, retail, office and industrial properties throughout the Midwest.

Independent Contractor photographing various advertising media for verification of placement, content, visibility, and condition followed by a written report thereon.

Formed full service real estate consulting and auction company, managed projects, budgets, advertising from beginning to closing, among other things. Made presentations to Banks, Developers, Buyers, Sellers while handling multiple tasks on tight timeline (6-8 weeks). Closed during banking crisis.

Vice President, Real Estate Broker/Consultant, Business Development, Project Management, Administration, et al.

Established and created thrift shoppe and new gift market as secondary occupation. Evolved into gift shoppe and photo / picture gallery Offered Pet Photos in your home in addition to selling matted and framed photo prints. Closed and sold assets in February, 2006

Private Law Practice - retired - developed successful practice from "scratch". Handled multiple clients on multiple cases, including multiple trials, motions, bankruptcies, appeals, medical malpractice cases, et al. Made presentations to judges, juries, potential clients for more than 20 years to build practice and gain clients.