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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, Leading Lawyers (2022 – present)
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch”, Real Estate Law (2022 – present)
Emerging Lawyers Honoree, Leading Lawyers
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Honoree, Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Real Estate
(2017 – 2022)
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Education
- Northwestern University School of Law (2012)
- Northwestern University (2001)
B.A. – Economics
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
One Hundred Thirty-Six Taft Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2025 News
One Hundred Seventeen Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2024 News
Eighty-Four Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2023 News
Fifty-Three Taft Chicago Attorneys Selected to 2022 Leading Lawyers Network
Professional Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
Member