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Kathleen Elizabeth Curler
also known as Kate Curler
About Kathleen
Biography
Kate Curler is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Office of Kate Curler LLC, a Chicago law firm offering personalized, reasonably-priced legal services to seniors, the disabled and their families.
Spurred on by her personal experience advocating for her parents in hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and with insurance companies, Kate realized there was a huge need for an attorney who goes beyond the drafting of legal documents and aggressively advocates for her clients to get the best medical care and to be treated with dignity and compassion.
Services include Guardianship, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney forms, Senior Advocacy, Guardianship, benefit programs and Medicaid Planning, help negotiating senior living and nursing home contracts, Probate, and working with families to make hard decisions regarding health, assets and the independence of loved ones.
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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Law Office of Kate Curler
4044 Lincoln Ste 238, Chicago, IL, 60618-3038
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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2019
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After a phone consultation with Ms. Curler, I chose not to hire Ms. Curler as my attorney. Ms. Curler was not able to answer my questions. Fortunately I was referred to another attorney who was able to answer my questions successfully.
Kathleen Elizabeth Curler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kate provides the benefit of a big-firm background with the attention to detail you would expect only at a small firm. Kate makes the time to explain the intricacies of the ever-changing family law implications. I have worked with Kate on behalf of a wide variety of my clients, and she provides significant value and saved my clients at all levels of the family law process. Cannot recommend her highly enough!"
"Kate's combination of personal experience and genuine care for her clients makes her truly unique. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Kate is knowledgeable, professional and, perhaps most valuable of all, very easy to work with. Kate practices effectively and efficiently; achieving her client's objectives in an intelligent and cost conscious manner. I strongly endorse Kate and I look forward to working with her again."
"Kate is smart, tough, and a zealous Elder Law advocate for her clients. She is compassionate and knowledgeable, and she gets results. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Kate Curler is a tremendous attorney and committed advocate for elders. I have come to trust Attorney Curler for any and all matters that I have regarding elder law. I endorse her without hesitation."
"Kate's dedication to the practice of elder law, estate planning, and guardianship is paramount. Her attention to detail and her compassion for her clients makes her a true gem of an attorney! I wouldn't hire anyone else for an elder law matter. She's fantastic."
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"Kate Curler is an innovative, compassionate and dedicated lawyer. She would be first person I would call for guardianship services if my family needed them. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Curler, her responses are thoughtful and knowledgeable."
"Kate is truly one of a kind. She can provide unique help to families in need and she does it in a way where the client knows she cares as much as they do. She's incredibly knowledgeable, professional and hands on. I would never hesitate to send friends or family to Kate if they needed help."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kate Curler is a highly skilled guardianship attorney. She brings a personal connection to this area that shows in her work. Ms. Curler really loves what she does and is passionate about helping her clients. I have great confidence in Ms. Curler's legal ability and would feel comfortable having her represent me or any of my friends or family."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Curler has demonstrated amazing talent in several complex legal matters. She has extensive knowledge of the law and her experience proves its value daily for her clients. Ms. Curler is personable and has an upstanding moral character. I unhesitatingly endorse Ms. Curler."
"I endorse Kathleen. When I have consulted with her regarding cases, she has gone the "extra mile". She is knowledgeable and passionate and I give her my full endorsement."
"Kate is passionate about using her skills to obtain the best care and outcome for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer people to Kate."
"I would trust Kate to represent my family. She is an advocate who serves the elder community and really cares about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2000
Best Oral Advocate - Honors Moot Court, Santa Clara University School of Law
2000
Approved for Oxford University, England summer program, Santa Clara University School of Law
2000
Awarded A++ for legal tutorial, the highest grade possible, Oxford University
1992
Awarded magna cum laude status at graduation, Michigan State University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Kate Curler
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Griffin, McCarthy and Rice
2005 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Leslie L. Veon
2003 - 2004
Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Union League Club of Chicago, Lawyers GroupCo-chair
2015 - Present
The Center for Law and Social Work, Board of DirectorsVice President
2014 - Present
The Center for Law and Social WorkBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesVolunteer Attorney
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember-Probate, Elder Law and Solo Practitioners Committees
2010 - 2013
Legal Assistance Foundation of ChicagoVolunteer Attorney
2010 - 2013
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember - Elder Law Committee
2003 - 2012
Illinois Bar AssociationMember- Family Law and Estate Planning Committees
Sample of Legal Cases
H. Brown
Documents completed and executed by client.
D. Henning
Documents completed and executed by client.
L. Stone
Documents completed, care plan for senior in place. Avoid guardianship.
R. Lacey
Guardianship ended
G. K.
Documents completed and executed by client.
A. Caton
Disability Plan completed
G. Hansen
Documents completed and executed by client.
W. Wojdyla
Avoid guardianship. Documents signed by client in nursing home.
C. Carter
Guardianship order entered
Smith v. Smith (alias)
Joint Parenting/Dissolution of Marriage
In re: the Guardianship of Lorenzo Harris
Temporary Guardianship granted
Douglas & Michelle Kennedy
Estate plan completed.
Cynthia Thomas
Client returned home from nursing home.
Education
2003
Santa Clara University
Juris Doctor
1992
Michigan State University
Bachelors of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Presentation for seniors
Legal Workshop for Seniors: The Right Documents and Resources for You
2015
Panel Presentation for Seniors
Eldercare
2015
Panel presentation
The Best Resource to Stay in Your Home
2015
Mather Lifeways
Senior Housing - When One Size Doesn't Fit All?
2015
Mather Lifeways
Senior Resources to Stay in Your Home
2015
Mather Lifeways
Legal Bootcamp
2015
Issues of Aging: The Power of Proactive Planning for You and Your Parents
A Senior's Health Crisis: Be prepared for difficult choices
2015
American Society on Aging National Conference
Advocating for Our Families in a Changing Healthcare Landscape
2014
Presentation for seniors.
Legal Workshop for Seniors
Publications
2014
IICLE - Guardianship for Disabled Adults, Advance Directives and Mental Health Law
Chapter 6 - Termination and Modification of Guardianship
2011
IICLE - Guardianship for Disabled Adults, Advance Directives and Mental Health Law
Chapter 6 - Termination and Modification of Guardianship
Languages
English
Activity
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