Hello My Name Is

HELLO MY NAME IS By: Jennifer Franklyn

Realty Trust Group, LLC

LUCAS FISHMAN

This month’s “Hello, My Name Is…” column features Lucas Fishman. Lucas is an Associate Attorney at Kramer Rayson LLP, where he has a broad transactional practice including general business consulting, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial, real estate, health care, and estate planning. Lucas is a 2020 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, and he also holds undergraduate degrees in Finance/Economics and Business Administration (Management Emphasis) from Carson-Newman University. Although he is relatively early in his legal career, Lucas is already active in his community, as a member of the KBA, TBA, and ABA, Carson-Newman Alumni Board, Young Professionals of Knoxville, and Board of Directors for Lakeway Publishers, Inc.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I most enjoy the fulfillment I get when I have been able to help a client in a positive way, and they show true appreciation for my services. As an attorney, I do not think there is a better reward than knowing you have made a positive impact on a person’s life.

What was your first job, and what did you learn from it?

When I was in high school, my friend and I started a lawn care/ landscaping business. Although it was a small-scale operation, it taught me the responsibility associated with running a business, including everything from cold calling customers, managing finances, and providing quality services. Looking back, these lessons were formative in teaching me how to take ownership and pride in the work I do.

What is the best way to describe how you approach challenges in your life?

There are many ways to say it — if you strike out, get back in the batter’s box and keep swinging, when you get knocked down, get back up, etc. — in other words, be persistent and never quit. It’s a simple adage, but this attitude has served me well in life.

What advice would you give to a new law student?

Take advantage of all the resources available to you and explore the many different options a J.D. has to offer. Of course, with the stresses and time restraints of school, this is much easier said than done. However, law school is the time to do it. Once you get out of school, you will be focused on your job, and you cannot easily bounce from one job to the next like you can with internships/externships. While in law school, I had the chance to intern in private practice, the public sector, and the general counsel’s office for a large company. These internships exposed me to diverse, real-world experiences and confirmed what I wanted to do with my law degree.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

It seems like my wife, Madison, and I never have a dull moment. We take the “work hard, play hard” approach to life. During our spare time, we enjoy tailgating and attending Tennessee football games (especially this year), getting out on the lake, and going to concerts. Over the past few years, we have also enjoyed traveling. We love new experiences and new places!

What’s your favorite restaurant in Knoxville?

I love Italian food, so it is a toss-up between Savelli’s and Altruda’s.