Karen Ware

Karen Ware has been a bankruptcy attorney since 2006, providing practical and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families seeking financial relief. Known for her thorough approach, she takes time to explain every option and outcome, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their bankruptcy cases and future financial stability.

Karen earned her B.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Microbiology from the University of Georgia, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She continued her education at the University of Texas School of Law, earning her J.D. while receiving the Thomas E. Berry Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Probate Law, an honor that recognized her exceptional academic performance and legal potential.

Karen began her professional career in the national tax department of a Big Four accounting firm, where she advised clients on complex business transactions involving executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnership structures. She later joined a Fortune 100 financial services firm, where she handled tax-related issues tied to intricate investment transactions, deepening her understanding of financial systems and regulatory frameworks.

Karen is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She maintains active membership in the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and the California State Bar Section on Business and Insolvency Law. Through her membership and continued professional involvement, she stays current on legal developments affecting bankruptcy and consumer debt law.

Karen Ware is deeply committed to helping clients overcome financial hardship and move toward a stable future. She approaches every case with diligence, empathy, and a clear focus on achieving the best outcome possible. Her extensive tax background, coupled with nearly two decades of bankruptcy experience, allows her to guide clients through even the most challenging debt situations with confidence and care.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Owner, Law Offices of Karen Ware, PC
• Member, State Bar of California, Business and Insolvency Law Section
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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