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Julie M. Koerner

Partner
Phone: (224) 406-8404
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Julie Koerner has been with OKGC Law, LLC since 2004, and has been a non-equity partner for the last several years. Julie handles civil litigation in both federal and state courts, with a primary emphasis in personal injury defense and §1983 civil rights litigation, including police liability matters.

Julie has now been practicing law for thirty-two years and has extensive jury and bench trial experience having taken over forty civil matters to verdict with favorable outcomes for her clients in over 80% of these cases. Additionally, Julie has successfully argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and has frequently obtained favorable rulings for her clients on dispositive motions.

Outside of the office, Julie is member of the Chicago Bar Association and has performed in the CBA’s annual Christmas Spirits show for the last 10 years. Julie is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, and gives statewide client presentations on various topics, including premises liability and how to successfully defend yourself once you've been sued.

Areas of Focus

  • §1983 Civil Rights Defense
  • Personal Injury Defense

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 1990
  • Loyola University of Chicago, B.A., 1987

Representative Cases

  • Stainback v. Dixon, 569 F.3d 767 (7th Cir. 2009)—Seventh Circuit upheld grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant police officers in §1983 excessive force suit.
  • Chandler v. Montgomery, Northern District, Illinois—Jury verdict in favor of defendant police officers in §1983 excessive force suit.
  • Williams v. Southern Illinois Riverboat/Casino Cruises, Inc., Southern District, Illinois—Jury verdict in favor of defendant police officer in §1983 excessive force suit.

Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (General Bar and Trial Bar)
  • United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (General Bar and Trial Bar)
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (General Bar and Trial Bar)
  • Illinois