John J. Jack George

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

4.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

13+ years experience

Akerman LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-634-5700

https://www.akerman.com/en/people/john-george.html

71 South Wacker Drive, 47th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

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Bio

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. 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.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Chicago (2015)
Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Land Use and Zoning Law
Special Focus: Transactions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

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Reviews

Jennifer Gomez

3 months ago

Expert guidance on a complex property dispute

Jack George at Akerman LLP provided exceptional representation for our family during a contentious land use dispute with a neighboring developer. His deep knowledge, honed from his time with the City of Chicago and as an Assistant Attorney General, was immediately evident. He navigated the complex zoning regulations with precision and his litigation strategy was formidable. While his billing is reflective of his expertise and the firm's stature, and response times can vary due to his caseload, the outcome was worth it. His recognition in real estate litigation is well-deserved. We felt confidently represented by a true expert.