Kurt E. Harris

Education & Experience:

• Southern Illinois University B.S. Administration of Justice; 1988
• SIU School of Law, J.D.; 1992
  • Inducted into "Lincoln's Inn Society" graduation ceremonies; 1992
  • President of Student Bar Association SIU Law School; 1992
  • American Bar Association Law School Representative; 1992
  • Student Lawyer in SIU Legal Clinic 1990-1992 "
• Adjunct Professor at John A. Logan College 1992-1995
  • Taught Criminal Law & Admin of Justice Classes
• Partner in Law Firm of Harris & Haile 1992-1996
• Special Prosecutor for Perry County Drug Task Force;1996
  • Authored "Project S.T.I.N.G" anti-drug & gang strategy
• Perry County State's Attorney; 1996-2000.
  • Prosecuted homicide cases and major felonies
  • Represented County Board
• Returned to private practice as Kurt E. Harris Law Firm 2000.
• Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Primary Areas of Practice:

• Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
• Worker's Compensation