Atty. Mark R. Kurz
Mark has had success trying Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) jury cases against his railroad clients in jurisdictions across the country. He is recognized for his knowledge of the liability and medical issues involved in asbestos exposure cases.
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Mark R. Kurz is a Partner based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Reifers Holmes & Peters, LLC.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), Missouri (1993), and Tennessee (2006). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1992) and Marquette University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The St and Clair County Bar Association The Illinois State Bar Association The Missouri Bar Association The Kentucky Bar Association The Tennessee Bar Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark has had success trying Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) jury cases against his railroad clients in jurisdictions across the country
- He is recognized for his knowledge of the liability and medical issues involved in asbestos exposure cases
- Mark has been involved in cases and trials in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan and Wisconsin
- In addition to the many cases and trial involving toxic exposure, Mark has a general litigation defense practice on behalf of railroads, corporations and insurers
- Mark has handled numerous railroad crossing cases, FELA traumatic cases and FELA cumulative trauma cases
- Mark is respected as a seasoned trial attorney, a true professional
- Away from his practice, Mark is a family man who spends his free hours with his wife and three sons
- He is a huge sports fan
- The St. Louis Baseball Cardinals are his favorite, but the Green Bay Packers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team are close seconds
- Mark and his family reside in suburban St. Louis
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Mark R. Kurz's Areas of Practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark R. Kurz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark R. Kurz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Mark R. Kurz is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Mark R. Kurz is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Mark R. Kurz is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Belleville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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