Prior to beginning his Mediation / Arbitration practice in 2018, Judge Lustig served as an Associate Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County in both the Law and Municipal Divisions in jury trial rooms for 17 years.  During his time on the bench he has presided over in excess of 600 jury trials, hundreds of bench trials and thousands of settlement conferences. Because of his reputation as a fair and equitable judge, both plaintiff and defense attorneys would agree to have their cases transferred to him from other judge’s calendars for pre-trial purposes so he could assist them in achieving a successful resolution of their cases. His “big picture” vision and practical approach to dispute resolution made him a “go to judge” for resolution of some of the most difficult and complex cases. 

 

Before becoming a Judge, Judge Lustig was an Equity Partner and trial attorney at a major Chicago law firm for 19 years, where he specialized in medical malpractice, professional malpractice, personal injury, construction and other civil litigation matters. He was also a member of the firm’s Executive, Finance, Compensation and Hiring Committees. 

 

Because of Judge Lustig’s extensive experience both on the bench and as a private attorney, he has a unique perspective and appreciation for the intricacies of successfully resolving disputes. He is mindful of the costs, both financial and personal, as well as the stress that litigation can cause to all parties involved. His practical, common sense approach and calm, relaxed demeanor, makes parties comfortable in an environment that they are frequently unfamiliar with and assists in bringing matters to a successful resolution. Judge Lustig is known for his patience and persistence in getting matters resolved. His depth and breadth of experience in the law provide a solid foundation for his work as a mediator and arbitrator at Resolute.