Carrie A. Zuniga

Carrie A. Zuniga is an associate attorney at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP, located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Her practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration and real estate matters, where she assists clients with legal issues involving property, succession and the administration of estates.

Ms. Zuniga works with clients on matters that require careful attention to detail and an understanding of both personal and financial considerations. Through her work, she helps clients address legal needs involving estate planning and probate proceedings while providing guidance through the procedural requirements associated with these University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign matters. Her practice also includes real estate, allowing her to assist clients with legal issues related to property and transactions.

Known for her thorough approach, Ms. Zuniga works to understand each client's circumstances and provide practical legal guidance tailored to their needs. Her responsibilities include preparing and reviewing legal documents, addressing issues that arise during the course of a matter and helping clients navigate complex legal processes. She brings a methodical approach to her work and emphasizes clear communication throughout the attorney-client relationship.

Ms. Zuniga earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 2004. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2007, graduating magna cum laude. During law school, she received the CALI Award for Elder Law in recognition of academic achievement in the subject.

Admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2007, Ms. Zuniga is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. She remains active within her legal community by holding memberships in prestigious legal organizations, including the Lake County Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.