Justin Strane

Personal Introduction

If we had to, we could describe our Founding Partner Justin Strane in six words: classical musician, entrepreneur, avid hockey fan. This is more revealing than it looks. Classical musician? It demands precision and discipline. Entrepreneur? Cutting edge, creative, decisive, flexible, rapid-fire problem solver. Avid hockey fan? He loves the ebb and flow of play; knows the game isn’t over until the final horn; understands the need for improvisation under pressure; and when, where, and how to pressure the opposite team. That sums up Justin’s approach to the law: disciplined and precise, creative and flexible, he thinks outside the box when needed, negotiates when negotiation is called for and is ready to fight for his clients in court when all else fails. Before heading off to the University of Michigan, Justin grew up in southeastern Michigan in a family where real estate and architecture were part of everyday life. He went to Michigan to study political science and music, but he had decided on a law career by the time he graduated. UIC School of Law (previously the John Marshall Law School) followed where he earned his JD and an LLM in real estate law. After that, he practiced law, established a software company that caters to law firms, and, finally, became the founding member of Front Door Legal. Justin started Front Door Legal with one goal in mind – to design a law firm from the ground up that uses every bit of technology available to allow our attorneys to spend more time with our clients working together on their real estate issues.