“I will diligently pursue your cause and provide thorough, competent, and compassionate representation.”
Lucas is an attorney in Obermayer’s Bankruptcy Department, where he focuses his practice on bankruptcy and business reorganizations, including asset acquisitions, creditor committee representation, creditor rights, debt counseling, debtor representation, fiduciary representation, and lender liability and workouts.
Lucas represents and advises distressed businesses, corporate debtors, and secured and unsecured creditors as they navigate complex financial challenges, out-of-court restructurings, and formal bankruptcy proceedings. He works closely with clients to understand their objectives, evaluate available options, and develop practical strategies to address their financial and legal challenges.
Lucas draws on his extensive experience in the federal judiciary to bring a valuable perspective to his practice. He previously served as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr. at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, a judicial extern to The Honorable Paul M. Black at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia, and a judicial intern to The Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. These experiences gave him firsthand insight into the judicial process and a unique understanding of the considerations that shape how bankruptcy and district court judges evaluate cases.
Outside of his practice, Lucas enjoys playing tennis and guitar, spending time at the beach, and making memories with friends and family.
As a former judicial law clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, judicial extern at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia, and judicial intern at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Lucas has researched complex legal issues in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases, drafted judicial opinions, orders, and bench memoranda, and gained firsthand insight into courtroom proceedings and judicial decision-making.
He also has experience preparing estate planning instruments and drafting both entity formation and corporate governance documents.
During law school, Lucas served as Lead Articles Editor for the Washington and Lee Law Review and was a member of the Student Library Advisory Committee.
As an undergraduate, Lucas graduated summa cum laude and was recognized for his academic achievements and leadership. He was a member of the following honor societies:
- Alpha Phi Sigma – National Criminal Justice Honor Society (Treasurer)
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta – National Academic Honor Society
Lucas also served as a Research Assistant and Writing Tutor.
