“From the moment I met Robert Duncan, I was put at ease. They are extremely professional and courteous and work diligently to resolve my case quickly and efficiently. I never felt anything but extremely cared for and with the hundreds of questions, I never felt like a bother. They are by far above anyone else in the industry."

Devin J.
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Katherine Ross Fahrenbach

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Katherine Ross Fahrenbach (“Katie”) is an attorney at Duncan Law Group. She has 14+ years of experience as a trial attorney.

Katie was the first attorney hired by Duncan Law Group. She is happy to return to the firm after several years working at a prominent Chicago defense firm.

During her time on the defense side, Katie gained invaluable experience. But most importantly, Katie realized that her passion is helping individuals and families. Clients and colleagues alike knew they could depend on Katie for her creative arguments, aggressive advocacy and ability to listen to their needs. Katie brings these same skills back to Duncan Law Group.

Katie lives in her hometown of Libertyville, Illinois with her husband and two daughters.

  • University of Iowa College of Law - J.D., 2012
  • Johns Hopkins University - B.A., 2007
  • Libertyville High School - 2003
  • Misericordia Advisory Board
  • Hopkins4K for Cancer (now the Ulman Foundation)
  • Completed two cross-country (Baltimore to San Francisco) bicycle trips and five marathons for charity (including with the Misericordia HeartRacers, American Cancer Society and Hopkins4K for Cancer)
  • Kirkland & Ellis Pro Bono Service Award, 2007 and 2008
  • Admitted to the Illinois State Bar, 2012
  • Admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • Admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America: Ones to Watch (2021 - 2024)
  • Member of Emerging Lawyers (2018 - 2022)
  • Illinois Rising Stars (2021)
  • Member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2018 and 2019)
  • University of Iowa College of Law:
    • Moot Court Executive Board, 2011 - 2012
    • National Moot Court Team, 2011 - 2012
    • Cardozo/BMI Moot Court Competition Team, 2011 - 2012
    • Van Oosterhout-Baskerville Domestic Moot Court Competition, 2011
    • Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition Team, 2009 – 2011
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“From the moment I met Robert Duncan, I was put at ease. They are extremely professional and courteous and work diligently to resolve my case quickly and efficiently. I never felt anything but extremely cared for and with the hundreds of questions, I never felt like a bother. They are by far above anyone else in the industry."

Devin J.
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Avvo Rating 10.0 Top Lawyer
With a perfect 10.0 "Superb" Avvo rating, Attorney Robert R. Duncan stands out as a top-rated lawyer, acknowledged for his high professional and ethical standards.
American Association for Justice

As a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Robert R. Duncan is committed to fighting for justice for the injured and strengthening the civil justice system.

Leading Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized by his peers as a Leading Lawyer for the last 10 years.

Top 50 Settlement

Attorney Robert R. Duncan was recognized for a Top 50 Settlement Class Action Lawsuit. The firm was acknowledged for its successful results in class action litigation for clients.

Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers

Attorneys at Duncan Law Group have been recognized by Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyer, recognizing excellence in handling catastrophic brain injury cases. 

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer, a prestigious honor recognizing superior qualifications and trial results.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 16 years, an invitation-only honor based on superior trial results and legal expertise.

Super Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 16 consecutive years, an honor recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in Illinois through peer recognition and achievement.

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Attorney Robert R. Duncan was recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2010 to 2014 for outstanding professional achievements early in his career.

Super Lawyers Top 100 Illinois

Attorney Robert R. Duncan is being recognized among the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers for outstanding professional achievement in 2016, 2018, and 2020-2026.

Avvo Rating 10.0 Top Lawyer
With a perfect 10.0 "Superb" Avvo rating, Attorney Robert R. Duncan stands out as a top-rated lawyer, acknowledged for his high professional and ethical standards.
American Association for Justice

As a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Robert R. Duncan is committed to fighting for justice for the injured and strengthening the civil justice system.

Leading Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized by his peers as a Leading Lawyer for the last 10 years.

Top 50 Settlement

Attorney Robert R. Duncan was recognized for a Top 50 Settlement Class Action Lawsuit. The firm was acknowledged for its successful results in class action litigation for clients.

Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers

Attorneys at Duncan Law Group have been recognized by Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyer, recognizing excellence in handling catastrophic brain injury cases. 

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer, a prestigious honor recognizing superior qualifications and trial results.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 16 years, an invitation-only honor based on superior trial results and legal expertise.

Super Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 16 consecutive years, an honor recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in Illinois through peer recognition and achievement.

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Attorney Robert R. Duncan was recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2010 to 2014 for outstanding professional achievements early in his career.

Super Lawyers Top 100 Illinois

Attorney Robert R. Duncan is being recognized among the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers for outstanding professional achievement in 2016, 2018, and 2020-2026.

Avvo Rating 10.0 Top Lawyer
With a perfect 10.0 "Superb" Avvo rating, Attorney Robert R. Duncan stands out as a top-rated lawyer, acknowledged for his high professional and ethical standards.
American Association for Justice

As a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Robert R. Duncan is committed to fighting for justice for the injured and strengthening the civil justice system.

Leading Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized by his peers as a Leading Lawyer for the last 10 years.

Top 50 Settlement

Attorney Robert R. Duncan was recognized for a Top 50 Settlement Class Action Lawsuit. The firm was acknowledged for its successful results in class action litigation for clients.

Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers

Attorneys at Duncan Law Group have been recognized by Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyer, recognizing excellence in handling catastrophic brain injury cases. 

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer, a prestigious honor recognizing superior qualifications and trial results.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 16 years, an invitation-only honor based on superior trial results and legal expertise.

Super Lawyers

Attorney Robert R. Duncan has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 16 consecutive years, an honor recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in Illinois through peer recognition and achievement.

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Attorney Robert R. Duncan was recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2010 to 2014 for outstanding professional achievements early in his career.

Super Lawyers Top 100 Illinois

Attorney Robert R. Duncan is being recognized among the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers for outstanding professional achievement in 2016, 2018, and 2020-2026.

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