Jack Franks - Attorney and Former Illinois Legislator

Based in Marengo, IL, Jack Franks, a partner at the law firm of Franks, Gerkin, Ponitz & Greeley since 1993, has delivered knowledgeable support in commercial litigation matters. Ensuring that clients receive the full compensation to which they are entitled, he handles high-profile personal injury cases as well as general business law. Jack Franks has served as State Bank Group chairman and has guided eight community banks across McHenry County.

Mr. Franks’ experience extends to a past role as 63rd District Illinois State Representative, and he chaired the State Government Administration Committee of the House of Representatives. As a Special Investigative Committee member, he played a crucial role in the impeachment of then-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Franks also represented McHenry County Board as chairman of the County Board from 2016 to 2020, Mr. Franks spearheaded a revamping of countywide budget policies. He oversaw the process of cutting $28 million from the budget, $9 million of which was directly rebated to homeowners.

Jack Franks is an avid traveler and fisherman who visits Canada each year in search of trophy fish. Having attended high school in Brazil, he has studied abroad in locales such as China, England, and Israel, and considers his favorite destination “wherever I'm going next.”