Kara Klima Jurutka, General Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on General and Insurance
Phoenix, AZ
Practicing general in Phoenix since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kara Klima Jurutka is an attorney based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on General and Insurance. Kara has over 23 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ
- Experience
- over 23 years
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- General · Insurance
- Handles General and Insurance matters from Phoenix, AZ.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kara Klima Jurutka: Kara Klima Jurutka is an attorney based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on General and Insurance. Kara has over 23 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kara takes on
Kara concentrates on general and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Kara takes general matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Kara takes insurance matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kara Klima Jurutka — general lawyer in Phoenix
Kara Klima Jurutka is an attorney based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on General and Insurance. Kara has over 23 years of legal experience.
Kara Klima Jurutka is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, bad faith. Kara Klima received a M.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years. Kara Klima practices in Phoenix, AZ.
Kara's approach to general cases
Kara Klima Jurutka is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, bad faith. Kara Klima received a M.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years. Kara Klima practices in Phoenix, AZ.
Clients Kara works with
Kara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and insurance matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Arizona
J.D. · 2003
California State University, Northridge
M.A. University · 1997
Jurisdictions
Kara's state bar admissions
Arizona
2003 · ACTIVE
Kara studied at J.D. in University of Arizona and M.A. University in California State University, Northridge.
Law school and academic background
Kara completed J.D. in University of Arizona and M.A. University in California State University, Northridge. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kara runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kara's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Arizona Arizona Women Lawyers Association Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court
membership
Locations
Kara Klima Jurutka's office in Phoenix
Kara's primary office is at 1122 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kara Klima Jurutka — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kara
Kara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kara Klima Jurutka
How much does it cost to hire Kara for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kara offer a free consultation?
Kara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Kara's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kara take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Kara is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kara?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kara accepting new general clients right now?
Kara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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