Cara Duryea, Paralegal

About Cara

Cara began her paralegal career in 2001 and has worked with the attorneys at Schirger Feierabend LLC since 2016. Cara previously worked for an Am Law 100 law firm, among other positions. Cara’s paralegal work at Schirger Feierabend is focused on its class action practice and includes case investigations, case and client management, and legal research. She particularly enjoys communicating with and assisting class members during the various stages of litigation. Cara’s relentless enthusiasm and positive attitude, as well as her outstanding organizational skills, has greatly contributed to the firm’s success.

Recently an attorney-client best summed up Cara’s work and client interaction – “Cara, you’re the best!!! And you should know that with over 35 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, I employed and/or supervised numerous paralegals. And your professionalism, courtesy and promptness in resolving an unexpected and complicated issue, measures with the best of them. My wife and I are so grateful to you!!”

Cara graduated from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. She obtained her Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing from the University of New Orleans in 2014.

Outside of the office, Cara enjoys giving back to the community through volunteer and outreach opportunities with her chapter of a national women’s society. She is passionate about somatic movement and has been writing fiction since age nine, among other hobbies and interests.