Karen Allen

Karen Allen practices at the Law Offices of Karen S. Allen, P.C. in Burlington, Vermont. She represents patients and families throughout the state in medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death matters. Her work includes claims arising from preventable medical errors, defective products, and motor vehicle accidents. She guides injured clients through the legal process while addressing the medical questions that are central to their claims.

Allen graduated summa cum laude from Johnson State College in 1996. She completed Vermont’s Law Office Study Program and read for the bar in 1999, qualifying through that route to legal practice. Earlier work as a maternal-child nurse and then a paralegal developed her familiarity with patient care and medical research. Her combined background supports the evaluation of medical records and the circumstances surrounding an injury.

Allen handles matters involving birth injuries, diagnostic errors, spinal cord and orthopedic injuries, radiological malpractice, surgical errors, and wrongful death. She also works as co-counsel with lawyers in Vermont and other states. Her experience in nursing and medical negligence support work provides a practical perspective on healthcare evidence. That perspective helps connect the technical features of a claim with the needs of the affected patient and family.

Karen Allen is admitted to the Vermont Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. She has presented to legal and professional organizations and served as president of the Vermont Association for Justice. Her professional memberships include the Vermont Bar Association and American Association for Justice. She emphasizes civility and fairness while helping clients understand their claims and pursue compensation through the available legal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Karen S. Allen, P.C.
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

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