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