Joe Albertz

Joe Albertz is an associate at CTM Legal Group in Chicago, Illinois. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate administration for individuals and families seeking clear, personalized guidance. He assists clients with wills, trusts, estate administration, and planning strategies designed around their financial circumstances and long-term objectives. Albertz also draws on prior experience developing sophisticated estate and tax planning solutions for high-net-worth clients with complex asset and succession concerns.

Albertz earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Butler University in 2020 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2023. His finance background supports his ability to consider the practical and financial dimensions of estate plans, while his legal education strengthened his skills in research, analysis, negotiation, and client advocacy. This combined training helps him approach estate planning and probate matters with careful attention to legal requirements and personal goals.

During law school, Albertz served as a student attorney in the UIC Fair Housing Legal Clinic. He worked with attorneys to develop solutions for low-income clients facing housing discrimination, gaining practical experience in client counseling and problem solving. He also participated in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Council and competed in mediation competitions around the country. These experiences strengthened his ability to listen carefully, identify competing concerns, and pursue practical resolutions.

Joe Albertz joined CTM Legal Group in 2025 and is admitted to practice in Illinois. He is also an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association. His approach emphasizes thoughtful preparation and estate strategies tailored to each client’s particular needs. By combining financial knowledge, legal training, and practical client-service experience, Albertz helps individuals and families create plans, administer estates, and address probate responsibilities with greater clarity and confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, CTM Legal Group
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Butler University
  BA in Finance

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