About
Ward F. McDonald brings a wealth of experience in real estate, banking, and commercial law to his clients at Meyer Capel in Champaign, Illinois. With a background that includes serving as CEO of Lawyers’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. and 25 years of private practice, Ward has handled numerous transactions in the $1-100 million range for commercial and residential real estate developments. Ward F. McDonald is a highly experienced lawyer based in Champaign, Illinois. With a strong background in real estate, banking, and commercial law, Ward brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his clients at Meyer Capel. With 13 years of experience as CEO of Lawyers’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., a title insurer with multi-state operations, Ward has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the real estate industry. In addition, his 25 years as an attorney in private practice have equipped him with the skills necessary to handle a wide range of legal matters. Ward holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Land Economics from the University of Illinois, as well as a Juris Doctorate. He has also pursued graduate courses at the University of Southern California. As an Adjunct Professor of Finance and Law at the University of Illinois, Ward has been teaching upper-level courses in real estate for 20 years. In addition to his legal work, Ward is actively involved in various professional, civic, and charitable organizations. He is a member of the American Bar Foundation, the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and the Illinois Bar Foundation. Ward has also served in leadership roles, including Chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Real Estate Law Section Council. Outside of his legal practice, Ward enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and tennis. Together with his wife, Diana, Ward is dedicated to tending to the trees on their 160 acres of reforested land near Mahomet. Their reforestation efforts have seen the planting of 50,000 trees. Ward F. McDonald and Diana are also active members of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Their commitment to their community and the environment is evident in their involvement with organizations such as the Land Conservation Foundation and Prairie Rivers Network.
Legal Issues
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Banking
- Corporate Law
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