John B. Macdonald

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2005.

50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202

(904) 798-3700

Firm: Akerman LLP

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Overview

Firm

Akerman LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (904) 798-3700

John Macdonald serves as the office managing partner of Akerman's Jacksonville office. A litigator with over 40 years of experience, John focuses his practice on complex bankruptcy and reorganization matters, as well as litigation of real estate, probate, and general commercial disputes in all courts. He currently represents several of the leading financial institutions in Florida in loan workouts, restructurings, and foreclosures. Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a leading bankruptcy lawyer and commercial litigator in Florida, John has served as the chairman of The Florida Bar's Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, on the Executive Committee of The Florida Bar's Business Law Section, and as the president and chairman of the Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Litigation - Bankruptcy

Litigation - Real Estate

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for John B. Macdonald

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2019)

Litigation - Bankruptcy, Jacksonville (2018)

Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jacksonville (2017)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2016)

Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jacksonville (2012)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2011)

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2009-2011, 2013-2014, Listed for Bankruptcy & Workout
The Jacksonville Bar Association, Professionalism Award, 2014
Jacksonville Magazine 2014, Listed in 904 Magazine's "Top Lawyers" for Bankruptcy
Jacksonville Business Journal, Jacksonville's Ultimate Attorneys Honoree, 2016
Super Lawyers Magazine 2008-2016, Listed in Florida for Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights and Business Litigation
Chambers USA 2014-2016, Ranked in Florida for Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (904) 798-3700

50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

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