Juan C. Bernal - Lake Forest, IL
Attorney at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP
Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyers in Lake Forest, IL
191 E. Deerpath Road Suite 300 Lake Forest, IL 60045
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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8
Years
Experience
Lake Forest Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trust and Estate Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Juan C. Bernal is an associate attorney at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP, where he specializes in Trust and Estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, probate administration, and adult guardianships.
Super Lawyers Rising Star: As a 2024 Super Lawyers Illinois Rising Star, Juan represents an elite group of attorneys chosen and rated by their peers for their exceptional skills and commitment to their clients’ best interests. This accolade is a testament to Juan’s standing among his peers as the Rising Stars list celebrates no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state who are in the early stages of their career and under 40 years old.
Legal Experience: Juan’s legal career is marked by dedication and excellence. Before joining Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP, Juan honed his skills in legal advocacy and litigation by representing individuals and businesses in commercial disputes, corporate breach of fiduciary duty actions, and civil rights matters. Juan also clerked for judges in both state and federal courts. This experience equipped him with a deep understanding of various facets of the law and legal procedure, and a keen insight into navigating complex legal issues.
Passions Beyond the Law: Beyond his legal career, Juan was a teaching assistant and instructor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he taught philosophy and advanced composition. In his leisure time, Juan is an avid soccer player and enjoys reading political and legal philosophy.
Multilingual and Multicultural: Juan was born in Bogota, Colombia, and is fluent in Spanish (Se Habla Español). His multicultural background provides a unique perspective and enriches his ability to serve a diverse range of clients.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Juan C. Bernal
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Illinois College of Law,
Illinois, 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Intersect Graduate Fellowship, Cultures of Law in Global Context, 2015-2016
Honors: Finalist, College of Law ABA Negotiations Competition, 2014, 2015
Honors: Tinker Fellowship, Center of Latin American & Caribbean Studies, 2014
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University of Illinois College of Law,
Illinois, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Political Science & Philosophy
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University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Past Positions
- Beckett Law Office, P.C., Associate Attorney
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2018
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2018
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2020
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- DuPage County Bar Association
- University of Illinois Latinos Law Student Association
Contact
191 E. Deerpath Road
Suite 300
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-235-6745
Fax: 847-295-8886
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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