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John B. Macdonald's Profile Image

John B. Macdonald

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2005.
50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 798-3700
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Firm: Akerman LLP
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Akerman LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (904) 798-3700

John Macdonald focuses on complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters as part of a broad commercial litigation practice. John represents major financial institutions in loan workouts, restructurings, and foreclosures. He is recognized by Chambers USA as a leading bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer and was named a “Lawyer of the Year” for bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law by The Best Lawyers in America.

He has a distinguished history of service to the legal community and has served in numerous leadership positions, including as chair of The Florida Bar’s Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, as a member of the Executive Council of The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section, and as the president and chairman of the Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association. John is also a leader in the community serving on the national board of directors of Lowe Syndrome Association, as president and on the board of directors of North Florida School of Special Education, and is a past president of the Northern Florida Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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 (2024)
Litigation - Bankruptcy, Jacksonville (2024)
Litigation - Real Estate, Jacksonville (2022)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2021)
Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jacksonville (2020)
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
Education
University of Florida, J.D.
Graduated 1977
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (904) 798-3700
50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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