Atty. John David McDonald

Atty. John David McDonald

John David McDonald is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, environmental, tax and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About John David McDonald at a glance

John David McDonald is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on tax, m&a, environmental, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), U.S. Tax Court (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1998). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Marquette University (B.A. Accounting, 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John David McDonald is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, environmental, tax and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John David McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

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John David McDonald is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 David McDonald

Where is John David McDonald's law office located?
John David McDonald's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David McDonald handle?
John David McDonald focuses on tax, m&a, environmental, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John David McDonald practiced law?
John David McDonald has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John David McDonald go to law school?
John David McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Accounting, 1993).
How can I contact John David McDonald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1996
B.A. Accounting
Marquette University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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