Carrie Koontz Gaines

Carrie Koontz Gaines

also known as Carrie Gaines

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 23 years

General practice Lawyer Practice Areas: General Practice

About Carrie

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 8 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 23 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2002

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Carrie Koontz Gaines's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | March 9, 2015

A rare gem

Carrie is not only an amazingly smart and talented lawyer, she is also someone who is very invested in and cares about the community. The idea of "giving back" and/or "paying it forward" is something that she lives every day. We were extremely pleased with the work she did for us. She was timely,... efficient and knowledgeable. She was also very good at explaining things in a clear manner and she cares about her clients overall well being. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Wenonah | July 24, 2014

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy with Carrie Koontz Gaines

Carrie was the most prompt, helpful, and all around amazing attorney I have ever had! She filed our Chapter 13 for us when I thought we had exhausted all time and hope of saving my home from sheriff sale. I cannot say enough good about her! I had consulted with a very reputable firm in another town ...and was not at all impressed or confident that my case was being handled correctly And to be honest, it was evident they were not at all concerned about anything other than making money from our case. Upon meeting with Carrie I knew from the moment I met her she was the one I would hire because there were no doubt she truly was concerned for her clients. Her fees are not at all inflated like the rest and she certainly is deserving of every penny she is paid! She made everything as effortless as possible for us and with a Chapter 13 that is a feat in itself. In all of the attorneys I have ever hired, Carrie K. Gaines has the best work ethics I have ever encountered. She is an all around phenomenal attorney and I am so blessed to have gotten that second opinion from her!

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Carrie Koontz Gaines's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Scott

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Reff

General practice lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Calling her a 'General Practice Lawyer' might make it seem like she's a Jill of All Trades, Master of None but nothing could be further from the truth. Carrie's experience makes her the ideal lawyer for just about any kind of case because she can see more than 1 perspective."

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Erin Wetzel

General practice lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carrie is smart, knowledgeable, and truly a team player. I know I can count on her for advice and assistance with any of my cases. She is an excellent attorney who any client is lucky to have on their side."

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Abigail Johnson

General practice lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am pleased to offer Carrie my full endorsement. She is a diligent and attentive attorney. She is pleasant to work with and easy to talk to. She is a good listener and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Tara Wrighton

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally observed her handling cases and can attest that she does exceptional work for her clients."

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Franklin Julian

Litigation lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"A superb lawyer - impressive courtroom skills. Simply put, she is very impressive. Anyone should feel comfortable with her on their side."

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Andrew Jones

Litigation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carrie is a great lawyer--hard working, ethical and kind. I have worked with her on several cases and I've always been impressed."

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Ryan Scott

Business lawyer

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Daniel Welch

General practice lawyer

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Damien Wright

General practice lawyer

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Natalie Hein

General practice lawyer

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Susan Reff

Unknown lawyer

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Erin Wetzel

Family lawyer

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Abigail Johnson

Family lawyer

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Tara Wrighton

Family lawyer

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Margaret Marnocha

Unknown lawyer

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Andrew Jones

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Attorney of the Year, Pro Bono District 2, State of Indiana

Work Experience

2017 - 2019

General Counsel, Elite Exteriors

2013 - 2016

Owner, Gaines Law Office, LLC

2012 - 2014

Deputy City Attorney, City of South Bend, Indiana

Associations

2017 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Perry v. Whitley County 4H

Decision for the defense, which I represented.

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Education

2001

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD/LLM

1998

Saint Mary's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Career pathways series

Finding your way

Languages

English

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