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Joseph C. Judge
Biography
Joe Judge began at Lane & Waterman in 1998 and practices in Corporate & Transactional Law with a focus in banking and finance, commercial real estate development, securities, taxation, and general corporate law. Joe is a Certified Public Accountant and has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Banking and Finance.
Joe is active in many charitable and community organizations in the Quad Cities, including:
- Putnam Museum – Board of Trustees
- John Deere Classic – Board Member
- United Way of the Quad Cities – Board Member (2008 – 2020), Board Chair (2013-2015) and Campaign Co-Chair (2006).
- Family Resources, Inc. – Board Member (2011 – 2017)
- Center for Alcohol and Drug Services – Board Member (2000 – 2013)
- Handicapped Development Center – Board Member (2021 – Present)
Joe resides in Bettendorf with his wife and three children.
Practice Areas
Education
Education
University of Northern Iowa (B.A. Accounting 1993)
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with high distinction, 1997); Order of the Coif
Admissions
Admissions
Iowa – 1998
Illinois – 1998
U.S. Tax Court – 2001
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
Member, Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (1993-Present)
Member, American Institute of CPAs (1993-Present)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Member, Iowa State Bar Association
Member, Scott County Bar Association
Honors
Honors
• Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Banking Law and Finance Law)
Community
Community
Putnam Museum, Board of Trustees
John Deere Classic, Board Member
United Way of the Quad Cities, Board Member (2008-2020), Board Chair (2013-2015) and Campaign Co-Chair (2006)
Family Resources, Inc., Board Member (2011-2017)
Center for Alcohol and Drug Services, Board Member (2000-2013)
Handicapped Development Center, Board Member (2021 – Present)
News & Blog Posts
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2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Great Plains Rising Stars Feature Lane & Waterman Attorneys
Lane & Waterman is excited to announce the following attorneys were selected for inclusion in the Great Plains Super Lawyers directory for 2024. The Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listings include the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.
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Fourteen Lane & Waterman attorneys recognized in 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Fourteen Lane & Waterman attorneys have been recognized by their […]
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Lane & Waterman attorneys recognized in 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America
Eleven Lane & Waterman attorneys have been recognized by their peers for professional excellence in the 30th edition of the Best Lawyers in America. In addition, three attorneys were recognized in the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for outstanding professional excellence early in their careers.
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Lane & Waterman attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America publication
Thirteen Lane & Waterman attorneys have been recognized by their peers for professional excellence in the 29th edition of the Best Lawyers in America.