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Helping Attorneys and Clients Divide Retirement Accounts
Curtin Law works with attorneys and directly with clients to prepare Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), as well as other court orders required to divide retirement accounts and benefits. QDROs are often complex and time-consuming to complete and the process to get them approved can be frustrating and futile. Curtin Law is proficient in the myriad of retirement plan benefits and has streamlined the process to offer superior, knowledgeable service in this focused area of the law.
Contact Curtin Law to discuss the best approach to successfully and cost-effectively complete the QDRO process.
About CURTIN LAW, LLC
Curtin Law, LLC was established in 2010 by Attorney Kathleen Curtin. She recognized early in her legal career that the division of retirement benefits can be confusing and costly for those who are in the throes of divorce settlement negotiations.
Attorney Kathleen Curtin is a sole practitioner who concentrates in personalized and cost effective QDRO support for attorneys and clients. Kathleen focuses on the desired outcome and builds a plan to provide efficient legal services, which include negotiation, mediation and litigation.
Attorney Curtin is available to present on QDROs and the division of retirement accounts. Contact Curtin Law to learn more.
About Attorney Kathleen Curtin
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About CURTIN LAW, LLC
Curtin Law, LLC was established in 2010 by Attorney Kathleen Curtin. She recognized early in her legal career that the division of retirement benefits can be confusing and costly for those who are in the throes of divorce settlement negotiations.
Attorney Kathleen Curtin is a sole practitioner who concentrates in personalized and cost effective QDRO support for attorneys and clients. Kathleen focuses on the desired outcome and builds a plan to provide efficient legal services, which include negotiation, mediation and litigation.
Attorney Kathleen Curtin brings almost three decades of corporate experience and knowledge to her practice. She began her professional career at an international chemical manufacturing company. Kathleen quickly climbed the corporate ladder to ultimately become the top global quality officer.
Her corporate position allowed Kathleen to study law and, within a couple of months of attending law school, she recognized it was a new career path she wanted to explore. Upon graduating, Kathleen began some pro bono work for non-profit legal organizations and identified the need for dedicated QDRO support. Curtin Law was then launched to concentrate on this area of family law.
Kathleen continues to volunteer and provide legal aid at Prairie State Legal Services and the Metropolitan Family Services Legal Aid Society. She also served as president of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, a not-for-profit group of legal professionals throughout Lake County, Illinois who are committed to promoting the harmonious practice of law, advancing professional education and providing public service.
Kathleen received her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law where she graduated Cum Laude and was a member of the DePaul Law Review. She also earned her MBA from Long Island University and her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Farleigh Dickinson University.
Kathleen currently serves on the Board of The Jefferson Inn and is a member of the following:
Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Lake County Bar Association
Maine Bar Association
Awards and Recognition:
2016 Pro Bono Alumni Award, DePaul University, College of Law
2015 Scott C. Solberg Award (The Legal Aid Society’s Equal Access to Justice Award)
2011 Wayne B. Flanigan Award
2009 Volunteers Lawyers’ Program Award
Cali Award for Excellence in Legal Drafting, Family Law, Criminal Procedure and Senior Seminar
Published Articles of Interest
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for devoting your afternoon to such an important and little understood topic. We got universal praise for it. You not only understood this complex area of the law but have the gift of being able to pass that knowledge on to others."
Kendra Reinshagen, Executive Director,
"I was very pleased with the workshop. I definitely left knowing a lot more about different plans and their characteristics. Something I could not say I knew before. Very helpful. Thanks!"
Attendee, Legal Aid Society Workshop,
“I always enjoy stopping in to visit with you because I am smarter and happier when I leave.”
“Thank you for educating me on retirement accounts. You explain the division of them in a simple and easy to follow way.”
“I am very grateful for the service you provided. My divorce was a time consuming and traumatic experience for me. It was a pleasure to work with you on bringing closure to the whole process.”
“I am very pleased with the overall experience of working with you. You helped me work through, and understand what was a very complex process to me.”