As a healthcare and litigation attorney with more than 35 years of experience, Karen counsels physicians, hospitals, and attorneys throughout central and southeastern Ohio in all stages of medical negligence claims, from investigation, to dispositions, and in jury trials. Karen’s representation of health care providers extends far beyond the courtroom to provide an array of litigation support services to hospital and physicians throughout Ohio.

Additionally, Karen has a depth of experience as an appellate attorney, arguing cases before appellate courts throughout Ohio, as well as the Ohio Supreme Court and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. 

Bar Admissions

Ohio

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Education

• The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D.)
  • Order of the Coif
• Capital University (B.A.)

• Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award (2022) 

• Buckeye Chapter of the MS Society
  • Member 
  • Community Engagement Committee 
• Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, Member 
• Livingston United Methodist Church, Trustee
• Ohio State Bar Association, Member 
• West Virgina State Bar Association, Member 
• Columbus Legal Aid Society (2016-2017)  
  • Pro Bono 
  • Volunteer