General Info

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 Medical Malpractice Motorcycle / Trucking Accidents Railroad Accidents