Jean Kenol is a trusted advisor with a diverse background in handling both residential and commercial transactions.

As a partner in the Gould & Ratner Real Estate Practice, Jean has a track record for succeeding with matters related to real estate law, corporate and business law, zoning and land use, and local government law, ranging from complex single-family residential closings to multimillion-dollar commercial transactions.

Jean supports the Crown Family Office which entails representing and coordinating the Crown family’s residential real estate transactions throughout the country.

Jean has also been deeply involved in the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), serving as Chair of the Young Lawyers Division Council in 2013 and serving on the ISBA Board of Governors. Additionally, he has held leadership roles with the Notre Dame Club of Joliet, the United Cerebral Palsy of Will County, and the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Jean’s commitment to his clients is matched by his dedication to community service. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Silver Cross Hospital and represents Habitat for Humanity in real estate-related matters. In 2024, he was inducted into the Joliet Catholic Academy Hall of Champions for Career Achievement, reflecting his professional accomplishments and community impact.

Prior to joining Gould & Ratner, Jean was a partner at an Illinois-based law firm.