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 Cathy | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident

Client

I am grateful to have had Mr. Kugler as my Attorney. My husband and I hired Mr. Kugler after we were injured in a motorcycle accident. From start to finish, Mr. Kugler was exceptionally helpful with his counsel in our case. Immediately, the other driver's insurance company wanted my husband an...d I to settle before we had even had our injuries fully evaluated. The whole accident was overwhelming for me (emotionally and physically). I appreciated Mr. Kugler communication style that helped my family understand our options. Furthermore, I appreciated his genuine concern for his clients and am thankful for his encouragement. If I should ever need an Attorney again, I would seek to hire Mr. Kugler for my case.

Posted by Linda | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great representation!!!!

I went into my bankruptcy without knowing what to expect but as soon as I talked to Bruce my mind was at ease. He explained everything to me and let me know what the outcome could be (good and bad). HE was very honest with me and didn’t try to sugar coat anything. He was very responsive to calls a...nd emails. He had me prepared for the meeting with the trustees so I knew exactly what to expect before going in. I would highly recommend Bruce to anyone who is considering filing for bankruptcy.

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 David | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The extra mile and then some

Bankruptcy is an often demoralizing process faced by millions of Americans, In our case, exorbitant AHA market insurance premiums and related heaping mound of medical bills pushed our family over the brink. Bruce Kugler was there for us every step of the way, walking us through every detail of our CH... 7 case. A lesser attorney would have switch us to a CH 13 immediately. Kugler put in the time, effort, and professional expertise to represent us all the way through our case. He is a true professional with a heart. We are grateful beyond words to have Bruce Kugler in our corner.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Lawyer

Bruce Kugler was an excellent lawyer. He is very thorough and experienced. Mr. Kugler helped us with our bankruptcy and seemed to know exactly what we needed.

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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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