Thomas J. Homer

Tom Homer began his legal career upon his graduation from law school in 1974. Homer served as Assistant State’s Attorney for the Lake County State’s Attorney until moving back to his hometown of Canton in 1976 to run for State’s Attorney.

He served two terms as the Fulton County Attorney and from 1982 to 1994. Homer served six terms in the Illinois House of Representatives.

He was elected to serve as an Illinois Appellate Court Judge of the Third District in 1996 and served until 2002. From 2004 to 2014, Tom served as ethics advisor to the Illinois General Assembly.

Tom established The Homer Law Firm in 2004 to provide competent, ethical and affordable legal services, and strong advocacy for clients in his practice areas.

Tom’s practice is currently concentrated in the are as of estate planning law, probate law, real estate law, and civil mediation.

As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®), he also advises clients with respect to wealth accumulation and wealth preservation strategies.