Karen A. Lorenzen

Karen A. Lorenzen is an Iowa attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, and business litigation matters. She represents injured plaintiffs and works to help clients pursue accountability and compensation after serious harm. Her practice reflects a strong commitment to plaintiff advocacy, careful case preparation, and effective representation in complex and high-stakes matters.

Karen earned her B.S. from the University of Iowa with honors and later received her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction. Her education gave her a strong foundation in legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy. That academic training continues to support her work in personal injury and litigation matters, where careful preparation and sound judgment are essential to strong client representation.

After law school, Karen worked in the litigation department of Foley & Lardner in Orlando, where she gained valuable experience in complex legal matters. She later returned to Iowa City and continued building her litigation career. Since 1999, she has represented injured plaintiffs in a wide range of cases. Her background reflects years of focused practice in personal injury and related litigation, along with a deep commitment to client advocacy.

Karen A. Lorenzen has helped many clients pursue recovery in cases involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect, product liability, and wrongful death. Her professional background also includes part-time work as a prosecuting attorney during law school and continued recognition through respected legal organizations. Her work reflects strong litigation experience, careful preparation, and a long-standing commitment to representing injured clients with professionalism and skill.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Licensed State

• Florida
• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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