Bruce Alan Kugler

Bruce Alan Kugler

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 37 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Springfield, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

955 S. Durkin Drive, Suite C, Springfield, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Kugler Law Firm, P.C.

955 S. Durkin Drive, Suite C, Springfield, IL, 62704

The Kugler Law Firm, P.C.

1616 W. Main Street, Suite 509, Marion, IL, 62959

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Bruce Alan Kugler's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | July 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Absolutely Amazing please read if you are in need!!!!

I found Bruce by looking at reviews as you are now. I didn’t know what to expect I had hired a attorney for child custody twice before but when asked about bankruptcy he said he didn’t work in that field. I had a list of recommendations and lost it and had to start looking one by reading reviews just... like you are. I was scarred and nervous when I went to meet Bruce I was about to give a man I didn’t know all my private financial problems. One thing I worried about was, is Bruce just another attorney who’s going to rack up the hours and send me bills in the long haul? No! No he’s not!!! Bruce showed compassion the first time I met him and explained everything in detail and answered everything I could think of asking. Well we filled went through the process and Bruce kept me informed of everything going on and all the possible outcomes. He tells you the TRUTH not just what you want to hear! Needless to say we had a issue come up and I began to worry all I could see were dollar signs adding up! After all I filled bankruptcy I was I am broke what am I going to do? Well Bruce explained things and how they worked in detail and we got back to it! At the end I had very good outcome! That’s out come comes from Bruce always being prepared and making sure you’re prepared as well! He pays attention to detail and in return helps you understand those details. The day came the bill was emailed a meeting was set!!! That bill I got that big bill I knew was coming ( I added up the hours before I received the bill) well the bill wasn’t exactly what I expected!! Bruce didn’t charge me all the hours he could have!! He didn’t charge me for everything he had done! I thanked him and he explained he didn’t think that I had been treated fairly he said. We spoke more and we also spoke about some other things going on and we spoke about god and the way he works in our lives. And he and his wife both said they’re pray for me and my family. I couldn’t have asked for a better man to help me!!! Not just a attorney but a great Christian man... so yes a man can be both! Bruce Kugler is, great attorney great Christian man!!!! Bruce if you read this I just want to again say thank you!!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Highly recommended!

Following a period of declining health and facing a mountain of debt, I contacted a Bankruptcy attorney (big Yellow Pages ad) and after a consultation decided to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. My case was somewhat complicated due to family real estate holdings. After many months my case was not going w...ell and the attorney I had hired seemed to lose interest in seeing my case to closure. I was losing hope and contacted Mr. Kugler after being given his name by another attorney on Avvo. That was a great decision! At the initial consultation, he really put my mind at ease, giving me a much better perspective of things. He agreed to take my case and assisted me in negotiating with the Trustee. He saw my case to conclusion. He is very knowledgable and handled my case with great professionalism. My only regret is that I did not contact him at the beginning of my case. I am now well on the way to financial recovery and am very thankful for all he did for me.

Posted by Shanaya | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Absolutely Fantastic

I came to Bruce on the recommendation of a friend, for bankruptcy. It was one of the best choices I have made in my 27 years on this rock in space. He is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. I had approximately 60k in debt and he looked at it and went, "We can do this, don't worry. Let's get your... life back on track.". Every step of the way, he was prompt, informative, pro-active and honest. There is an entire wall of awards that I am confident he deserves and more. Even when personal belongings were nearly seized, he sprang into action and found a solution to keep them. He is now my go-to fella for legal issues, though I've not had any since. All around, I enjoyed the time with Bruce so much that I have and will continue to recommend him to others. He made what could have been a horrific process one that was as painless as possible, quick as possible, and done with as much sensitivity as possible. An absolute joy to have worked with.

Posted by Mark | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Student loan - my son filing for bankruptcy

I hired Bruce to help me with my son filling for bankruptcy and refusing to pay his student loan. Bruce's advise, counsel, direction, and experience was invaluable. He advised me in what to expect, possible outcomes, and suggested directions we could good. He was very professional with all the aspect...s of his practice. He continued to keep me informed as the events unfolded. He did all this while I was conducting business I Irvine, CA and didn't miss a step. Ultimately he left the choice to me, but I whole heartedly believe with his experience and advise I ended up with the best outcome possible amid a horrible circumstance and situation with me son. I highly recommend Bruce!

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Bankruptcy

Bruce Kugler did a great job with our case. He answered all of our questions and explained everything in detail. I would recommend Bruce to anyone who is needing help.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Kugler Law Firm, P.C.

2007 - 2012

Trial Lawyer, United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Truste

1991 - 2007

Assistant Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency

1989 - 1991

Associate, Fearer, Nye, Ahlberg & Chadwick

1988 - 1989

Federal Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Karen LeCraft Henderson United States District Court, District of South Carolina

1987 - 1988

Law Clerk, Hugo Martz & Associates

1987 - 1987

Federal Judicial Extern, Hon. James D. Parsons United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Associations

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

State Bar of Texas

The Seventh Circuit Bar Association

Education

1988

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD

1985

Northern Illinois University

BS

1983

College of DuPage

AA

Speaking Engagements

2013

CEO, Business people, and lawyers.

Bankruptcy Law

2013

CEO, Business people, and lawyers.

Bankruptcy Law

2009

Region 10 Chapter 7 Panel Trustee Conference

Case Law Update on the Means Test

2008

Chapter 7 Trustee Training Conference Attorney Fee Applications in Bankruptcy

2002

Division of Legal Counsel Bankruptcy and Environmental Law

Publications

1988

Limiting Trade Protection Valparaiso University Law Review

Languages

English

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