Kimberly Bernhard
Kimberly Bernhard focuses on civil defense litigation at the trial, arbitration, and appellate levels. Her work includes automobile defense, premises liability, and uninsured and underinsured motorist matters.
She has litigated throughout Chicagoland and Northern Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, Grundy, McHenry, Will, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, and Lake Counties. Kimberly guides matters from initial evaluation toward resolution through motion practice, settlement, or trial.
Her approach emphasizes attention to the facts, practical case planning, and communication with the client as the evaluation develops. She earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Juris Doctor at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Practice
Civil defense litigation; automobile defense; premises liability; UM/UIM litigation.
Education
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Professional affiliations
Illinois State Bar Association; DuPage County Bar Association; Chicago Bar Association.
Related practices
Insurance Defense
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