John J. "Jack" George

John J. "Jack" George

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Litigation - Real Estate Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Litigation - Real Estate Real Estate Law
John J. "Jack" George
John J. "Jack" George
Chicago, IL
Works at
Akerman LLP

230 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Having served as a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois and Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, Jack George is a valued leader who possesses a deep knowledge of real estate law. Jack focuses his practice on real estate, land use, and zoning matters. He is instrumental in shaping the Chicago skyline, and has worked on numerous notable development projects consisting of complex elements such as zoning map amendments, planned development applications, and condemnation matters.

Jack is adept at navigating city and state laws, and routinely litigates before state and federal courts, as well as in proceedings before administrative tribunals and arbitrations.

Works at
Akerman LLP

230 Best Lawyers awards

Akerman LLP logo

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Real Estate
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Real Estate, Chicago (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
Special Focus:
  • Transactions

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