Joseph M. Lucas

Joseph M. Lucas

also known as Lucas Law

4.3
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 42 years

Business Lawyer at Barrington, IL
Practice Areas: Business, Personal Injury, Real Estate

224 West Main Street, Barrington, IL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 45%

Starting a business, Operating agreements (LLC) and partnership agreements, Drafting of buy-sell agreements, Commercial leases or property transactions, Licenses and regulatory compliance, Contracts, Disputes, Initiating or defending lawsuits

45%
Personal Injury 30%

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Auto and Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall, Truck Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries

42 years | 360 cases

30%
Real Estate 25%

Residential Real Estate Closings, Deeds, Mortgages, Commercial Transactions, Leases, Condominiums, Single Family Homes, Vacant Land

42 years | 750 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Lucas Law

224 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010

Lucas Law

1900 East Golf Road, Suite 950, Schaumburg, IL, 60173

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Joseph M. Lucas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney at Law?

Joe Lucas Attorney at Law…… Attorney at Law, according to Joe Lucas that is a phrase by definition is not observed with Joe and his staff. After you hire Joe Lucas! At first Joe Lucas sells himself with a good dog and pony show and smoking mirrors, making promises to make you feel are in good ha...nds. Immediately after the closing on your property and/or case and the monies are paid to Joe, for some reason Joe seems to vanish into the woodwork never to be found again, leaving his paralegals such as Kristen Landowski dealing with valid legal question and situations which require the Attorney’s advice. After my closing was complete, there was missed information and payments for services which were to be paid but left to the client to clean up. As a professional Law Firm you would assume your case will be handled correctly with friendly customer service at the forefront? However, what you are led to believe, the actuality is very disappointing. If you ever need to visit Joe Lucas’s office, whether you have an appointment or not, you are met by his Administration Assistant; Lisa Brown who has a rude and cold demeanor whom will immediate kick out and slams the door in your face. You literally left to feel like insignificant! My advice to all seeking any legal advice that Joe Lucas claims he can to handle! DO NOT Hire this clown! Please spare yourself any regrets, get out the Yellow Pages! You’d have a better chance at finding a quality attorney who will treat you with the respect you deserve rather than a third-rate annoyance!

Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Assistance

I worked with Joe Lucas and Ed Siebert several times in the past years and they have always been very responsive and give clear explanations to any questions. They are very knowledgeable and their fees are reasonable for the services.

Posted by Ed | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Attorney

He was so helpful during the closing of my house. He caught several errors that the sellers attorney missed. Mr. Lucas was very detailed orientated, firm and quite vocal in negotiations with the other party. He explained the whole process of closing to me and gave me great advise during the selling... of the house. He told me not to be at the closing to avoid any last minute shenanigans that the buyer might pull but couldn't since he was only there. He has a great legal mind to protect his clients and understands the process. I WOULD use him again and again. I have referred all of my family and friends to him. He rocks!

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2015

Probate

He helped me with my dad's estate after he died. I knew nothing and was in a very vulnerable state. Everything was finished quickly and the process was explained as we went. He also did all of my estate planning. If I needed to speak to him I was able to- I wasn't passed off to his assistant. Gr...eat service

Posted by Suzanne | September 14, 2014

Getting custody of my daughter

I hired Mr. Lucas in order to regain custody of my daughter after a long, embattled divorce. Mr. Lucas took my case when other lawyers thought that I would never win. He explained exactly what I would have to go through and how he would handle my case. He was always honest with me and was always avai...lable for consultations. He not only won my case but helped me get a very reasonable amount for child support. He was always friendly and treated me with respect. Whenever I asked him a question, he responded in a manner which was sincere and "down to earth." His staff was also very friendly and efficient.

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Joseph M. Lucas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Hernandez

Business lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Leo

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Max Stephenson

Real estate lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aleksandra Strzelecki

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I am pleased to have this opportunity to endorse Joseph M. Lucas for Estate Planning, Wills/Trusts, Business and Family Law. Mr. Lucas' breath of experience and extensive knowledge of law distinguish him from other attorneys in the legal community. His commitment to advocate for his clients is genuine. Rarely have I come across an attorney who works with such dedication and enthusiasm. I have been most impressed with Mr. Lucas' determination and success in providing high quality legal representation. The long term relationships Mr. Lucas has with his clients are a true testament to his commitment and positive impact on people's lives."

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Stephen Costello

Litigation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Joe for a number of years. He always seriously looks out for his clients and always does a great job."

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Edward Siebert

Business lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Joe Lucas has a deep business and accounting background that translates very well into advising business owners, negotiating for business owners and most importantly protecting them. In addition, he has over 30 years of experience in real estate, estate planning, personal injury and family law, so he can protect not just the business but the individuals behind the business."

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Edward Siebert

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best Entranceway, Barrington Garden Club

2009

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorneys at Law, Lucas Law

1984 - 1990

Attorney, Law Office of Joseph M. Lucas

1982 - 1984

Legal Intern, Nello Gamberdino & Associates

1980 - 1982

Accountant, Medical Financial Management, Inc.

Associations

1988 - Present

Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Three times is a charm!

Custody of Three Children Awarded to Mom

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Education

1983

Saint Louis University School of Law. Saint Louis, Missouri

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Villanova University. Villanova, Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

It's Just Lunch - Palatine Business Group

Probate & Estate Planning

2014

Barrington Chamber of Commerce

Probate & Estate Planning

Publications

Languages

English

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