OUR OFFICE PERSONNEL

KARA NEAR

Kara joined the Firm as an administrative assistant in 2007 and within a few years earned her promotion to her current position as Office Manager and Real Estate Supervisor. As Office Manager, Kara oversees our client relations; internal bookkeeping; acquisitions; and payroll. As Real Estate Supervisor, she manages and coordinates all aspects of our real estate transactions from beginning to end, including ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and deadlines and the preparation and finalization of closing statements, to ensure that each client receives the time and attention they deserve. Kara lives with her husband Aaron and their children Landon and Mya.

Email: kara@dohertylawfirm.com
Phone: 815.787.6666

LAURA PODGORSKI

Laura joined the Firm in 2022 as a Legal Assistant, after beginning her legal work with another law firm in 2015. Laura has considerable experience with real estate matters, including performing and reviewing title searches; preparing title commitments and policies; and working with lenders, Realtors, and other attorneys’ offices to close real estate transactions in an efficient and timely manner. She also has experience in drafting and finalizing estate planning documents, preparing documents for civil litigation and probate matters, and income tax preparation. Laura lives in Kingston, Illinois with her husband Joe and children Caleb and Tyler.

Email: laura@dohertylawfirm.com
Phone: 815.787.6666