Hon. Lester A. Bonaguro (Ret.) served as a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County for sixteen years.

ADR Experience and Qualifications

• Judge Bonaguro was well known as an excellent pre trial judge, settling hundreds of disputes within his chambers, as he spent five years in the pre-trial/ mediation division.
• He has many years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Judge Bonaguro also developed an expertise in mediating and settling cases. 

Representative Matters

Judge Bonaguro has settled cases in the following areas:

• Personal Injury: catastrophic injury, slip and fall, wrongful death, automobile accident, and dog bite cases
• Professional Negligence
• Commercial
• F.E.L.A cases
• Eminent Domain
• Revenue Disputes

Honors, Memberships and Professional Activities

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois Judges Association

Background and Education

• Loyola University
• Loyola University, School of Law