Adam Wells Lasker

Adam Wells Lasker

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 19 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Election Campaigns & Political Law, Appeals ... +3 more

140 S Dearborn St Fl 6, Chicago, IL

About Adam

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 165-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer

140 S Dearborn St Fl 6, Chicago, IL, 60603-5226

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Adam Wells Lasker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Election Campaigns & Political Law

Posted by Judy | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Election Campaigns & Political Law

Excellent before and after the election

Adam Lasker has been my election attorney and is now our legislative counsel. I could not be more pleased with his work in both arenas. He has an excellent understanding of election and municipal law and is wonderfully patient in helping me and my fellow candidates/trustees understand and execute o...ur legal options. He promptly responds to calls, texts and emails, even when we need his input during an evening meeting. Adam also has the back-up and support of the firm that literally wrote the book on municipal law in Illinois, Ancel Glink. In the past year Adam, with the support of a partner, successfully litigated two TRO suits on my behalf. The first in Federal Court that my party had to file to get on the ballot. Then, as soon as we won and were seated, a second suit filed by the mayor to try to keep us from accomplishing anything. Each time, despite his already heavy work load, Adam quickly focused, analyzed the situation, drafted brilliant arguments, and got the job done. I whole heartedly recommend you call Adam Lasker when you decide to run for public office - and after you win.

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Adam Wells Lasker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Vogelzang

Unknown lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski

Election campaigns and political law lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Adam because he has both the experience and the knowledge to handle any case that comes his way. Adam is a strong attorney and a great person. I am lucky to work with him."

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Keri-Lyn Krafthefer

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly endorse Adam for your governmental, township, school and election work. Adam understands governmental legal issues and brings a practical approach to solving problems. Plus, he is down-to-Earth and funny...How many lawyers can you say that about?"

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Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski

Election campaigns and political law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

SuperLawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Emerging Attorney, Leading Lawyers Magazine

2014

SuperLawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

SuperLawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

SuperLawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Associate Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer P.C.

2009 - 2012

Attorney/owner, Law Offices of Adam W. Lasker

2006 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Lavelle Law Group LLC

2004 - 2006

Law Clerk, Lavelle & Motta Ltd

2000 - 2003

Staff writer, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Associations

2012 - 2014

Illinois State Bar Assocation, Illinois Bar Journal

Author of LawPulse column the Illinios Bar Journal

2010 - 2011

Chicago Bar Association, Election Law Committee

Chair

2009 - 2010

Chicago Bar Association, Election Law Committee

Vice Chair

2005 - 2014

Daily Cardinal Alumni Association, NFP

Treasurer and Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Akin, et al., v. Calumet City Muni. Officers Electoral Bd., No. 1-13-0441 (1st Dist. 2013)

Victory for candidates-clients at circuit and appellate courts

Lyons MVP Party v. Lyons Muni. Officers Electoral Bd., 945 N.E.2d 1175 (1st Dist. 2011)

Victory for candidates-clients in appellate court

Stinson v. Chicago Bd. of Elections, 944 N.E.2d 862 (1st Dist. 2011)

Victory for candidate-client at electoral board, but reversed on appeal

Pascente v. Cook County Officers Electoral Bd., 869 N.E.2d (1st Dist. 2007)

Victory for candidate-client at electoral board, circuit court and appellate court

Neely v. Chicago Bd. of Elections, et al., 863 N.E.2d 195 (1st Dist. 2007)

Victory for client at electoral board, circuit court and appellate court

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Education

2006

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Nuts & Bolts of Township Finances Township Finances

2013

MCI Annual Conference - Rend Lake

Freedom of information, open meetings & video gaming

2013

Becoming the Clerk They Won't Want to Replace Municipal Clerks, Forms of Government and FOIA

2012

TOI Annual Conference Township Elections

Publications

2013

Illinois Law Journal LawPulse columns

2013

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Non-Billable Hours column

2012

Illinois Bar Journal LawPulse columns

Activity

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