Bruce Kugler
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Licensed for 33 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
About
Attorney Bruce Kugler has an extensive legal background to effectively represent clients in bankruptcy, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and immigration. He has practiced law for more than 25 years.Attorney Kugler attended Valparaiso School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana where he earned a Juris Doctorate. During law school, he received Honors in Scholarship and was a member of the Executive Board for Law Review as an Articles Editor. He as was also a judicial extern for the late Honorable James Parson with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Prior to law school, he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois University.Attorney Kugler was formerly an Assistant Counsel with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (“IEPA”) where he utilized his bankruptcy knowledge and negotiation skills to assist in the recovery of millions of dollars. Prior to entering private practice, he was a Trial Lawyer with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Office of the United States Trustee. Attorney Kugler has extensive experience in chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases.Attorney Kugler has substantial legal experience representing clients on issues involving bankruptcy, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and immigration. Although he has substantial litigation experience as a former Trial Attorney with the DOJ, he is also an effective negotiator and communicator. He is known for his ability to obtain just resolutions for his clients.Bruce is admitted to the Illinois Bar and the State Bar of Texas. He is also admitted to practice law before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Seventh Circuit Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Texas Bar Association.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Personal Injury
Language
English
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Reviews
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 and 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.
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 and 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.
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!!!!
I have found Mr. Kugler to be professional in his mannerisms while working with me on my bankruptcy case. He was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of the situation from start to finish. He knows the process and system literally from the inside out. Mostly, he carried the weight of handling the particulars of the case so that I could attend to life knowing I was in good hands. At no point did I feel misled, misunderstood or neglected. I'm sure each case has its own caveats and crevices along the way, but each time something came up it was handled competently by Mr. Kugler with precisely outlined steps/needed documentation on my part. I would highly recommend Mr. Kugler's services without reservation to anyone desiring to maintain their dignity and respect throughout a difficult process. It's not an easy path and it takes attention to detail, but he decidedly makes each step of the way clear and easy to understand.
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 well 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.
I hired Mr. Kugler for my bankruptcy case and found him to be knowledgeable in that he knows the law well, has practiced for many years in this field including previous trustee's office experience and advises up front regarding costs and possibilities. He is dependable for returning emails and calls and his words are consistent with actions taken. It was a relief to be able to have steps I need to take clearly outlined and explained in order to provide the information needed to him so he could meet the needs of my case. I would recommend him for this field of practice.
Bruce Gave me hope when there was none. He provided me with options as well as potential outcomes to every option. My case was complicated but he was there every step of the way! I met with him no less than 5 times, spoke to him on the phone weekly and my emails and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. It was not easy, and there is so much paperwork- but Bruce was ready for every possible outcome and therefore so was I. This was most evident on the day of my hearing where I was the ONLY person there represented by an attorney I met prior to that day. Some of those people were not prepared and asked to come back - costing more money. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and Bruce is worth every penny.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances my family found ourselves in need of representation for filing of bankruptcy. This is such a difficult thing to face, but Bruce immediately made things clear and manageable. He gathered information from us and explained every possible option we had available. When we were able to decide our best course he laid out all of the information we would need and explained every step very carefully. Bruce is not only a true professional in every way, but he cares enough to make sure all options and all information necessary is clearly understood at all times. I feel very fortunate that we had Bruce's expertise to help us navigate this process. My words are not going to be adequate, but if you hire him you will see exactly what I mean. His level of experience and expertise is very uncommon. Our expectations were far exceeded. I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel or representation.
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.
Mr. Kugler took the time to listen to my concerns, situation and was always helpful when answering my questions. He goes above and beyond for his clients.
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 and 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.
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 and 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.
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!!!!
I have found Mr. Kugler to be professional in his mannerisms while working with me on my bankruptcy case. He was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of the situation from start to finish. He knows the process and system literally from the inside out. Mostly, he carried the weight of handling the particulars of the case so that I could attend to life knowing I was in good hands. At no point did I feel misled, misunderstood or neglected. I'm sure each case has its own caveats and crevices along the way, but each time something came up it was handled competently by Mr. Kugler with precisely outlined steps/needed documentation on my part. I would highly recommend Mr. Kugler's services without reservation to anyone desiring to maintain their dignity and respect throughout a difficult process. It's not an easy path and it takes attention to detail, but he decidedly makes each step of the way clear and easy to understand.
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 well 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.
I hired Mr. Kugler for my bankruptcy case and found him to be knowledgeable in that he knows the law well, has practiced for many years in this field including previous trustee's office experience and advises up front regarding costs and possibilities. He is dependable for returning emails and calls and his words are consistent with actions taken. It was a relief to be able to have steps I need to take clearly outlined and explained in order to provide the information needed to him so he could meet the needs of my case. I would recommend him for this field of practice.
Bruce Gave me hope when there was none. He provided me with options as well as potential outcomes to every option. My case was complicated but he was there every step of the way! I met with him no less than 5 times, spoke to him on the phone weekly and my emails and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. It was not easy, and there is so much paperwork- but Bruce was ready for every possible outcome and therefore so was I. This was most evident on the day of my hearing where I was the ONLY person there represented by an attorney I met prior to that day. Some of those people were not prepared and asked to come back - costing more money. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and Bruce is worth every penny.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances my family found ourselves in need of representation for filing of bankruptcy. This is such a difficult thing to face, but Bruce immediately made things clear and manageable. He gathered information from us and explained every possible option we had available. When we were able to decide our best course he laid out all of the information we would need and explained every step very carefully. Bruce is not only a true professional in every way, but he cares enough to make sure all options and all information necessary is clearly understood at all times. I feel very fortunate that we had Bruce's expertise to help us navigate this process. My words are not going to be adequate, but if you hire him you will see exactly what I mean. His level of experience and expertise is very uncommon. Our expectations were far exceeded. I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel or representation.
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.
Mr. Kugler took the time to listen to my concerns, situation and was always helpful when answering my questions. He goes above and beyond for his clients.
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 and 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.
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 and 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.
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!!!!
I have found Mr. Kugler to be professional in his mannerisms while working with me on my bankruptcy case. He was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of the situation from start to finish. He knows the process and system literally from the inside out. Mostly, he carried the weight of handling the particulars of the case so that I could attend to life knowing I was in good hands. At no point did I feel misled, misunderstood or neglected. I'm sure each case has its own caveats and crevices along the way, but each time something came up it was handled competently by Mr. Kugler with precisely outlined steps/needed documentation on my part. I would highly recommend Mr. Kugler's services without reservation to anyone desiring to maintain their dignity and respect throughout a difficult process. It's not an easy path and it takes attention to detail, but he decidedly makes each step of the way clear and easy to understand.
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 well 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.
I hired Mr. Kugler for my bankruptcy case and found him to be knowledgeable in that he knows the law well, has practiced for many years in this field including previous trustee's office experience and advises up front regarding costs and possibilities. He is dependable for returning emails and calls and his words are consistent with actions taken. It was a relief to be able to have steps I need to take clearly outlined and explained in order to provide the information needed to him so he could meet the needs of my case. I would recommend him for this field of practice.
Bruce Gave me hope when there was none. He provided me with options as well as potential outcomes to every option. My case was complicated but he was there every step of the way! I met with him no less than 5 times, spoke to him on the phone weekly and my emails and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. It was not easy, and there is so much paperwork- but Bruce was ready for every possible outcome and therefore so was I. This was most evident on the day of my hearing where I was the ONLY person there represented by an attorney I met prior to that day. Some of those people were not prepared and asked to come back - costing more money. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and Bruce is worth every penny.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances my family found ourselves in need of representation for filing of bankruptcy. This is such a difficult thing to face, but Bruce immediately made things clear and manageable. He gathered information from us and explained every possible option we had available. When we were able to decide our best course he laid out all of the information we would need and explained every step very carefully. Bruce is not only a true professional in every way, but he cares enough to make sure all options and all information necessary is clearly understood at all times. I feel very fortunate that we had Bruce's expertise to help us navigate this process. My words are not going to be adequate, but if you hire him you will see exactly what I mean. His level of experience and expertise is very uncommon. Our expectations were far exceeded. I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel or representation.
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.
Mr. Kugler took the time to listen to my concerns, situation and was always helpful when answering my questions. He goes above and beyond for his clients.