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Karrsten Goettel

Karrsten Goettel

Goettel Injury Lawyers

29+ Years

Legal Experience

About Karrsten Goettel

Karrsten Goettel brings extensive expertise in commercial and residential real estate, real estate development, leasing, zoning and land use, business transactions, corporate law, and estate planning. Practicing since 1997, he became a partner in 2002, providing strategic legal guidance to his clients.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Goettel is actively involved in his community. He serves as the President of the Board of Commissioners for the St. Charles Park District, is a member of the St. Charles Housing Commission, and holds a position on the Board of the Celtic Sports Foundation. His past roles include serving as Assistant Head Men's Soccer Coach at Aurora University from 2000 to 2002.

A native of St. Charles, Mr. Goettel earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his J.D. from Loyola University–Chicago. He is a member of the Kane County and Illinois State Bar Associations.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Commercial Real Estate
Condominiums
Easements
Eminent Domain
Homeowners Association
Land Use & Zoning
Mortgages
Neighbor Disputes
Residential Real Estate
Water Law
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration
Health Care Directives
Trusts

Illinois Car Accident Laws

Understanding Illinois's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

2 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$20K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does Karrsten Goettel specialize in?

Karrsten Goettel specializes in commercial and residential real estate, real estate development, leasing, zoning and land use, business transactions, corporate law, and estate planning.

What is Karrsten Goettel's role in the community?

He serves as the President of the Board of Commissioners for the St. Charles Park District, a member of the St. Charles Housing Commission, and a Board Member of the Celtic Sports Foundation.

What is Karrsten Goettel's educational background?

Karrsten Goettel holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a J.D. from Loyola University–Chicago.

Since when has Karrsten Goettel been practicing law?

Karrsten Goettel has been practicing law since 1997 and became a partner at his firm in 2002.

Contact Information

2000 McDonald Road Suite 200 South Elgin IL 60177
Elgin, IL
8476952000 Visit Website

Need Legal Help?

Contact Karrsten Goettel for a free consultation about your accident case.

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After an Accident

  1. 1Seek immediate medical attention
  2. 2Document the scene & gather evidence
  3. 3File a police report
  4. 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
  5. 5Contact Karrsten for a free case review

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