Employment History
- 1984-Present. Joseph M. Lucas & Associates. Owner of general practice law firm concentrating on Business Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
- 1980-84. Medical Financial Management, Inc. Staff Accountant and Counsel for billing and accounting firm specializing in tax accounting and medical billing for hospital based physicians.
- 1982-83. Nello P. Gamberdino & Associates. Clerk for general practice law firm concentrating on Business Law, Sports Law, Family Law, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
Educational Background
- Saint Louis University School of Law. Saint Louis, Missouri. Juris Doctor received in May, 1983.
- Villanova University. Villanova, Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Science in Accounting received in May, 1980.
Professional Accomplishments
- Licensed to Practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois since November, 1983.
- Licensed to Practice in Federal Court before the Northern District of Illinois since December, 1983.
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois since 1992.
- Member of various bar associations including, Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association.
- Represent hundreds of business clients, including, Corporate, Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, and Proprietorship businesses.
- Prepared, argued, and brought to trial hundreds of civil cases over the last 19 years in numerous courts within the State of Illinois.
- Experienced in trying cases in Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, and McHenry County, Illinois.
- Represented hundreds of clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions within the last 19 years.
- Represented hundreds of clients in preparation of Wills and Trusts.
- Represented hundreds of clients regarding Probate and Estate Administration.
Other Interests
Family, Flying, Scuba Diving, and Traveling.
