Robert J. Tomei, Jr.

Robert J. Tomei Jr. is a lifelong resident of Lake County, Illinois, and proudly calls Gurnee his hometown. He began his legal career in 2012 by founding Tomei Law, a solo practice. In 2018, he became a partner and co-founder of Johnston, Tomei & Goldberg, LLC, where he currently serves as managing partner.

Robert’s practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation in the areas of consumer rights, real estate, and financial institution litigation. Robert also has a burgeoning practice in civil rights law. He has represented clients in a broad spectrum of disputes involving and against flagship automobile dealerships, auto-manufacturers, international corporate entities, financial institutions, and pharmaceutical companies in both state and federal court. He is particularly passionate about civil rights, advocating for individuals in cases involving Title VII discrimination, First Amendment, and due process claims.

In addition to his legal work, Robert is actively engaged in his community. He has co-chaired two committees within the Lake County Bar Association. In April 2021, Robert was elected to the College of Lake County Board of Trustees, where he applied his legal expertise and analytical skills to complex institutional matters, which were particularly acute during the pandemic. In 2023, he was recognized by the College for his service especially for his dedication to “freedom of speech and constitutional rights for all students, faculty, staff and community members” during his tenure on the board.

Robert is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys, the Lake County Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois.

He earned his B.A. in English Studies with Honors from Illinois State University in 2009 and his J.D., cum laude, from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2012, where he also published a peer-reviewed article.