Thomas M. Lake - Libertyville, IL
Attorney at Dudley & Lake
Complex personal injury Lawyers in Libertyville, IL
325 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 202 Libertyville, IL 60048
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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37
Years
Experience
Libertyville Complex personal injury Lawyer
Updated: 05/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex personal injury
- Workers' Compensation Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Thomas Lake co-founded Dudley & Lake in 2001. He has successfully prosecuted both personal injury and worker's compensation claims in the Chicago land area and collar counties. Tom's most recent successes include a $6,000,000.00 settlement on behalf of a minor girl resulting from a tragic accident. Additionally, he resolved a claim for the amount of 4.75 million dollars on behalf of a brain injured client resulting from an industrial accident. Tom is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Worker's Compensation Lawyers Association, as well as the Illinois State Bar Association. Tom has been recognized by his peers in the Illinois "Super Lawyer". Tom remains committed to representing the victims of negligent conduct and complex personal injury and worker's compensation litigation.
Selected as Super Lawyer 2006-2012.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer, 2006 - 2012
Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas M. Lake
Included on the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
Current Employment Position(s)
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Co-Founder, since 2001
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1989
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1989
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Illinois Worker's Compensation Lawyers Association (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
Contact
325 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite 202
Libertyville, IL 60048
Fax: 847-362-5386
Email: Send a message
Website: https://dudleylake.com/
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