Atty. John Caulfield McDonnell

Atty. John Caulfield McDonnell

John Caulfield McDonnell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, real estate. John received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John Caulfield McDonnell at a glance

John Caulfield McDonnell is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taft. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Northwestern University (B.A. Economics, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Caulfield McDonnell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, real estate
  • John received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • John practices at Taft in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Caulfield McDonnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Caulfield McDonnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Caulfield McDonnell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

John Caulfield McDonnell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Caulfield McDonnell

Where is John Caulfield McDonnell's law office located?
John Caulfield McDonnell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Caulfield McDonnell handle?
John Caulfield McDonnell focuses on formation, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Caulfield McDonnell practiced law?
John Caulfield McDonnell has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John Caulfield McDonnell go to law school?
John Caulfield McDonnell earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A. Economics, 2001).
How can I contact John Caulfield McDonnell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2012
B.A. Economics
Northwestern University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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