Joseph Cation

Associate / Chicago

P: 312.690.5556

Joseph Cation is a litigation associate in the Chicago office of SBSB Eastham. Before joining the firm, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he practiced in the criminal law division from June 2022 to October 2024, gaining valuable experience as a prosecutor in the courtroom.

Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Joseph graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science in 2018. He went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2021, where he developed a passion for litigation and advocacy.

Joseph is admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association and is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association. Outside of his legal practice, he is a dedicated runner with aspirations to compete in the Chicago Triathlon.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation

Education

  • J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 2021
  • B.A., History and Political Science, University of Missouri, 2018
    • Summa cum laude

Court Admissions

  • Illinois State Bar Association

Professional Memberships

  • Chicago Bar Association