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Paul Krentz
Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Lora
2114 Deerpath Rd.
Aurora, IL 60506-7943
Phone: (630) 907-0909 | Fax: (630) 907-0913
http://www.kfkllaw.com/
Personal Injury Specialist
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases involving seriously injured victims.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Whiplash
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Child abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
IL, Nov 1983
Bar Number: 6185650
Other Court Admissions
Federal Trial Bar, State of Illinois Courts.
Association Memberships
Kane County Bar Association, Kendall County Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, DeKalb County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I exceed the required number of continuing education hours by attending seminars and speaking at various county bar association seminars. I also act as a mock trial judge, and have for the past several years.
Example Cases
I have handled many childhood sexual abuse cases for boys and girls who were molested at a local orphanage over the past 20 years. All cases were resolved and are subject to a confidentiality agreement.
Also, I have handled numerous nursing home cases in which elderly people were mistreated, every kind of motor vehicle case in which people were seriously injured, and eminent domain cases.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Valparaiso University
City:
Valparaiso
State:
IN
Year:
1983
Degree:
B.S. - Economics
School:
Valparaiso University
City:
Valparaiso
State:
IN
Year:
1980
Number of Attorneys
9
State Licensed In
Illinois
Firm Focus and History
My firm's history dates back to 1951, when William C. Murphy and Robert Hupp joined Frank Reid, Jr., and Lambert Ochsenschlager to form Reid, Ochsenschlager, Murphy & Hupp. Over the years, the firm grew and evolved to become one of the most prominent Illinois law firms outside of Chicago. We continue to prosper sixty years later by respecting both the past and the future.
Kinnally, Flaherty, Krentz & Loran is one of the premier law firms in the Chicagoland area. We have over a century's worth of experience and expertise in these select practice groups: personal injury & wrongful death, general & commercial litigation, workers' compensation, immigration & citizenship, and business counseling & estate planning.
Our lawyers carry on a distinguished legacy of integrity and exceptional advocacy that both defines us and sets us apart. Our success is reflected in the difference we have made to countless people through a relentless pursuit of justice, record-setting multi-million dollar verdicts, and progressive changes in the law.
We are leaders in the community, bar associations and legal education. We have received the highest peer rating for skill and integrity, and many of our attorneys have been designated Leading Lawyers and Super Lawyers, signifying that they are among the top five percent of all Illinois lawyers in personal injury, general & commercial litigation and workers' compensation.
We provide the expertise, resources and facilities of a big city firm without the inconvenience and impersonality of downtown Chicago. We practice throughout the State of Illinois and outside Illinois in select cases.
We care passionately about people and the problems they face. We welcome the opportunity to help you in any of our specialty areas.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been employed with my current firm and its predecessor firms for 25 years, essentially since obtaining my law license.
Activities and Awards
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Lecturer at Chicago, Kane and DuPage - County Bar Associations
- Mentor for the Illinois State Bar Association
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I prefer for clients to address their questions to me and I will perform whatever research is necessary to give them the most accurate and current information available.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I review any document provided to me by a client.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am very reluctant to coach clients who want to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
My father is a successful lawyer, and growing up I witnessed how he enjoyed his job. I chose to become an attorney because his enthusiasm for this profession inspired me.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I was very fortunate to be mentored as a young lawyer by William C. Murphy, who is one of the best trial lawyers in the state of Illinois.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I love to compete. I enjoy the process of researching and evaluating the facts of a case so I can advise my clients as to if I think we can win the trial, or whether we are better off settling the case.
What do you like best about your career?
The best thing about my career is being able to make a difference in people's lives.
Tell us about your law firm:
My partners and I regularly meet to discuss strategies on current and prospective cases. Our experienced support staff works with us to provide our clients with the best personalized service possible. My assistant, Teri, has 25 years of experience in the legal field.
What are your strengths and style?
Passionate advocacy and preparation are some of my strengths.
Personal Interests:
My family, wife and two children, are my main focus.
I am a member of the Board of Directors at my country club, and also volunteer with my wife, who is in charge of a homeless shelter through our church.
Office Manager/Assistant
Assistant, Teri.
Fax
(630) 907-0913
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
1/3 contingent fee plus expenses.
Hourly Rates
$250 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
No, I do not have a typical retainer.
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