John J. "Jack" George

John J. "Jack" George

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
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241 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Litigation - Real Estate Real Estate Law

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.

Akerman LLP

241 Best Lawyers awards

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Client Testimonials

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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