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Karen Porter

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Licensed for 38 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

BIOGRAPHY  OF KAREN  J.  PORTERKaren J. Porter is the principal attorney of the Porter Law Network.  Ms. Porter has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in every aspect of bankruptcy law,  commercial litigation, real estate law and probate law.  Ms. Porter has a diverse client base of large corporations, lending institutions, small businesses and individuals. Ms. Porter was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1982 and in Illinois in 1984. She is admitted to the federal courts in the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois.  She is a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Ms. Porter has been involved in more than 500 bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.  In the last few years, she has confirmed six chapter 11 plans of reorganization.  Ms. Porter is also a Guardian ad litem for disabled adults in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.  

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Real Estate

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Porter Law Network230 W Monroe St Ste 240Chicago, IL, 60606-4730

Office: (312) 621-7162

Website: N/A

Reviews

Lori
July 2, 2020

Karen is incredibly thorough, timely and understanding to your needs. She made the process seamless and answered every question that I had in a timely manner. I would recommend her for your legal needs and am happy to have found her to assist. I looked into multiple lawyers before moving forward with Karen and was happy with my decision.

Martha
October 3, 2019

I am so impressed with Karen’s knowledge of the bankruptcy code. She is very informed, hardworking, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney. Karen stays on top of all of her cases. She guides you through the entire process and makes sure you understand the law and the process. Thank you Karen.

Shelley
September 11, 2019

Provided prompt objective input and timely guidance to resolve matter. Professional great service.

Gary
April 4, 2019

Atty Porter was thorough, detail oriented and aggressive. All bases were covered. I was very pleased with the work done on my behalf. She had the heart of the situation understood as well as my desire for the appropriate outcome.

anonymous
June 18, 2018

Karen took me through my situation step by step and helped explain any questions i had and steered me toward the best plan of action in my situation. I cant recommend her enough.

anonymous
July 14, 2017

Ms. Porter was my attorney for a personal bankruptcy. She provided clear information and recommendations so that I could make informed decisions. One thing that stood out for me was that she was timely in providing the necessary documentation and was on time for the hearing. She followed up often to make sure that I understood the process and followed up promptly to my phone calls. I would highly recommend her.

Esther Sommerville
May 29, 2016

I was very pleased with the service of attorney Karen Porter. She has years of experience and is very knowledgeable . She is very , professional, organized, trustworthy and helpful. She made this bad circumstance for me into a less stressful matter for me. I highly recommend her if you need assistance with going through the bankruptcy process.

Cheryl Dorsey
July 25, 2014

Had a horrendous experience with a tenant who filed bankruptcy. This added a whole new and ugly wrinkle to an eviction case. Contacted Ms. Porter based on her AVVO profile. She spoke with me immediately about my problem. Karen Porter is worth her weight in gold. With me, she was really straddling two practice groups and was more than adept in both. She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter, held my hand through a very trying process and, most importantly, prevailed in my favor. Extremely professional, extremely helpful, and extremely great, in my opinion. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Pam
March 12, 2014

Karen took over my personal Chapter 11 case from another attorney who was a disaster. Karen straightened everything out and got me to a successful, confirmed plan. My personal Chapter 11 plan was confirmed today, only because of Karen. Don't know what I would have done without her. I highly recommend Karen.

~1Teachu2~
February 14, 2014

Out of the three lawyers I consulted, Karen Porter made me feel the most comfortable in obtaining her services on filing bankruptcy. She immediately turned her focus on what my specific needs were and clearly wanted to figure out the root of my debt problems; she explained that she not only just file bankruptcy cases, but try to assist in preventing re-occurrence of future debt trouble. I would highly recommend Karen Porter's services, for she is very attentive towards her client's needs.

Lori
July 2, 2020

Karen is incredibly thorough, timely and understanding to your needs. She made the process seamless and answered every question that I had in a timely manner. I would recommend her for your legal needs and am happy to have found her to assist. I looked into multiple lawyers before moving forward with Karen and was happy with my decision.

Martha
October 3, 2019

I am so impressed with Karen’s knowledge of the bankruptcy code. She is very informed, hardworking, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney. Karen stays on top of all of her cases. She guides you through the entire process and makes sure you understand the law and the process. Thank you Karen.

Shelley
September 11, 2019

Provided prompt objective input and timely guidance to resolve matter. Professional great service.

Gary
April 4, 2019

Atty Porter was thorough, detail oriented and aggressive. All bases were covered. I was very pleased with the work done on my behalf. She had the heart of the situation understood as well as my desire for the appropriate outcome.

anonymous
June 18, 2018

Karen took me through my situation step by step and helped explain any questions i had and steered me toward the best plan of action in my situation. I cant recommend her enough.

anonymous
July 14, 2017

Ms. Porter was my attorney for a personal bankruptcy. She provided clear information and recommendations so that I could make informed decisions. One thing that stood out for me was that she was timely in providing the necessary documentation and was on time for the hearing. She followed up often to make sure that I understood the process and followed up promptly to my phone calls. I would highly recommend her.

Esther Sommerville
May 29, 2016

I was very pleased with the service of attorney Karen Porter. She has years of experience and is very knowledgeable . She is very , professional, organized, trustworthy and helpful. She made this bad circumstance for me into a less stressful matter for me. I highly recommend her if you need assistance with going through the bankruptcy process.

Cheryl Dorsey
July 25, 2014

Had a horrendous experience with a tenant who filed bankruptcy. This added a whole new and ugly wrinkle to an eviction case. Contacted Ms. Porter based on her AVVO profile. She spoke with me immediately about my problem. Karen Porter is worth her weight in gold. With me, she was really straddling two practice groups and was more than adept in both. She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter, held my hand through a very trying process and, most importantly, prevailed in my favor. Extremely professional, extremely helpful, and extremely great, in my opinion. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Pam
March 12, 2014

Karen took over my personal Chapter 11 case from another attorney who was a disaster. Karen straightened everything out and got me to a successful, confirmed plan. My personal Chapter 11 plan was confirmed today, only because of Karen. Don't know what I would have done without her. I highly recommend Karen.

~1Teachu2~
February 14, 2014

Out of the three lawyers I consulted, Karen Porter made me feel the most comfortable in obtaining her services on filing bankruptcy. She immediately turned her focus on what my specific needs were and clearly wanted to figure out the root of my debt problems; she explained that she not only just file bankruptcy cases, but try to assist in preventing re-occurrence of future debt trouble. I would highly recommend Karen Porter's services, for she is very attentive towards her client's needs.

Lori
July 2, 2020

Karen is incredibly thorough, timely and understanding to your needs. She made the process seamless and answered every question that I had in a timely manner. I would recommend her for your legal needs and am happy to have found her to assist. I looked into multiple lawyers before moving forward with Karen and was happy with my decision.

Martha
October 3, 2019

I am so impressed with Karen’s knowledge of the bankruptcy code. She is very informed, hardworking, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney. Karen stays on top of all of her cases. She guides you through the entire process and makes sure you understand the law and the process. Thank you Karen.

Shelley
September 11, 2019

Provided prompt objective input and timely guidance to resolve matter. Professional great service.

Gary
April 4, 2019

Atty Porter was thorough, detail oriented and aggressive. All bases were covered. I was very pleased with the work done on my behalf. She had the heart of the situation understood as well as my desire for the appropriate outcome.

anonymous
June 18, 2018

Karen took me through my situation step by step and helped explain any questions i had and steered me toward the best plan of action in my situation. I cant recommend her enough.

anonymous
July 14, 2017

Ms. Porter was my attorney for a personal bankruptcy. She provided clear information and recommendations so that I could make informed decisions. One thing that stood out for me was that she was timely in providing the necessary documentation and was on time for the hearing. She followed up often to make sure that I understood the process and followed up promptly to my phone calls. I would highly recommend her.

Esther Sommerville
May 29, 2016

I was very pleased with the service of attorney Karen Porter. She has years of experience and is very knowledgeable . She is very , professional, organized, trustworthy and helpful. She made this bad circumstance for me into a less stressful matter for me. I highly recommend her if you need assistance with going through the bankruptcy process.

Cheryl Dorsey
July 25, 2014

Had a horrendous experience with a tenant who filed bankruptcy. This added a whole new and ugly wrinkle to an eviction case. Contacted Ms. Porter based on her AVVO profile. She spoke with me immediately about my problem. Karen Porter is worth her weight in gold. With me, she was really straddling two practice groups and was more than adept in both. She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter, held my hand through a very trying process and, most importantly, prevailed in my favor. Extremely professional, extremely helpful, and extremely great, in my opinion. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Pam
March 12, 2014

Karen took over my personal Chapter 11 case from another attorney who was a disaster. Karen straightened everything out and got me to a successful, confirmed plan. My personal Chapter 11 plan was confirmed today, only because of Karen. Don't know what I would have done without her. I highly recommend Karen.

~1Teachu2~
February 14, 2014

Out of the three lawyers I consulted, Karen Porter made me feel the most comfortable in obtaining her services on filing bankruptcy. She immediately turned her focus on what my specific needs were and clearly wanted to figure out the root of my debt problems; she explained that she not only just file bankruptcy cases, but try to assist in preventing re-occurrence of future debt trouble. I would highly recommend Karen Porter's services, for she is very attentive towards her client's needs.