CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Meyer Capel is proud to announce that Senior Counsel Francis J. (Jerry) Jahn has been selected as a 2025 Pillar of the Bar by the Champaign County Bar Association. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to their profession.
Jerry, who has been with Meyer Capel since 1970, has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the firm’s business practice. He served as the firm’s President from 1999 to 2010, guiding it through significant expansion and establishing a reputation for excellence. His commitment to the legal community is further exemplified by his active participation in both the Illinois State and Champaign County Bar Associations, as well as his work on the Corporate Acts Advisory Committee for the Illinois Secretary of State.
Throughout his distinguished career, Jerry’s leadership and legal expertise have earned him widespread recognition. Since 2010, he has been named among the Top 10 Downstate Illinois Business Lawyers and Top 10 Downstate Illinois Real Estate Lawyers by Leading Lawyers Magazine.
Beyond his legal accomplishments, Jerry is deeply committed to his community. He has served in various capacities with organizations such as the Champaign Rotary Club and Faith United Methodist Church, further solidifying his reputation as a respected and devoted member of both the legal and local community.
A proud graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, Jerry earned numerous academic honors, including the Frederick M. Green Moot Court Competition award, the Horner Cup, the Waterman Prize, and the Harno Scholarship.