Kelly L. Lancaster
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Managing Partner
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Phone: 815-338-3838
Fax: 815-338-7817
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Attorney Kelly L. Lancaster, a native Minnesotan, graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2000. After graduating cum laud from New England School of Law, Boston in 2003, she began her legal career as an associate with BGL's predecessors, Weisz Michling Hofmann, then located in Woodstock, Illinois. Since joining the firm Attorney Lancaster has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury cases always advocating on her behalf of her injured clients. Attorney Lancaster prides herself in thoroughly explaining the legal process and every option to ensure that each client maximizes their potential recovery. Her experience includes both jury and bench trials, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, contested motions and appeals. In 2012, Attorney Lancaster was selected by her peers as an Illinois Super Lawyer, Rising Star.
In addition to her legal practice, Kelly is active with Girls on the Run of Northwestern Illinois where she has been a volunteer coach and served on the Board of Directors since 2010. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 young children.
Areas of Practice:
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2003
- Wisconsin 2010
Education:
- New England School of Law, Boston, MA, J.D., Cum Laude, 2003
- Carthage College, Bachelor of Arts: History & Political Science, 2000
Published Works:
- Felony Drinking and Driving Convictions as Crimes of Violence Under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 16(b): What the Words Really Mean for Aliens, 37 New Eng. L., Rev 395, 2003
Honors and Awards:
- Illinois Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2012
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Wisconsin State Bar Association




