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John C. McDonnell
- E jmcdonnell@taftlaw.com
- T (312) 836-4049
- F (312) 966-8572
Summary
John concentrates his practice on transactional real estate matters. He represents owners, private and institutional investors, developers, lenders, and commercial tenants in the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, and leasing of commercial and multi-family real estate throughout the United States.
John received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. from the Northwestern University School of Law. During law school, John served as a note and comment editor of the Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property and as an executive officer of the Intellectual Property Law Society.
Awards
Honoree, Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Real Estate
(2017 - present)
Honoree, Leading Lawyers
Honoree, Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch", Real Estate Law (2022)
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All Practices
Education
- Northwestern University School of Law (2012)
- Northwestern University (B.A. Economics) (2001)
Admissions
- State - Illinois
Speeches and Publications
“Steps That Property Owners Should Consider Taking During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Protect Their Real Estate Assets,” May 13, 2020.
- Also selected to be published by the LexisNexis Lexis Practice Advisor® Coronavirus Resource Kit.
“Real Estate Transactions During COVID-19: Issues to Address,” May 7, 2020.
News
Twenty Taft Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Illinois Rising Stars News
Taft Elects 18 New Partners News
78 Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” 2022 News
Forty-Five Taft Chicago Attorneys Named to 2021 Leading Lawyers Network
Professional Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
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