Atty. David Matthew Macksey

Atty. David Matthew Macksey

David Matthew Macksey is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, contracts, taxation and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (312) 796-6938 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Matthew Macksey at a glance

David Matthew Macksey is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Johnson & Bell, Ltd.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2007). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •Illinois State Bar Association •Appellate Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Matthew Macksey is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, contracts, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices at Johnson & Bell, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Matthew Macksey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Matthew Macksey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

David Matthew Macksey is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Matthew Macksey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Matthew Macksey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Matthew Macksey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

David Matthew Macksey is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Matthew Macksey

Where is David Matthew Macksey's law office located?
David Matthew Macksey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Johnson & Bell, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Matthew Macksey handle?
David Matthew Macksey focuses on contracts, business, real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Matthew Macksey practiced law?
David Matthew Macksey has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Matthew Macksey go to law school?
David Matthew Macksey earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David Matthew Macksey for a consultation?
You can contact David Matthew Macksey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Matthew Macksey received?
David Matthew Macksey's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.