Robert T. Karns

Robert T. Karns is the founding attorney and Of Counsel at Karns & Kerrison, serving clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is a personal injury lawyer who represents people facing serious injuries caused by negligence. His practice includes traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, and other vehicle-related claims. He handles cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney’s fee unless the case succeeds.

Robert earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1974. He received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Bridgewater State College in 1971. His legal education prepared him for detailed litigation involving medical evidence, complex injuries, liability disputes, and substantial damages. He is admitted in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. His federal admissions include the United States Supreme Court, First Circuit, and federal district courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Robert opened his own law practice in 1974 and has devoted extensive time to researching traumatic brain injuries. His work involves accidents causing brain trauma, spinal damage, and other life-changing conditions. He has represented injured clients in claims arising from cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, unsafe premises, and other negligent conduct. His preparation includes reviewing medical records, consulting specialists, evaluating long-term needs, and presenting evidence supporting compensation.

Robert T. Karns has held leadership roles within national and Rhode Island trial lawyer organizations. He chaired the American Association for Justice Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group from 2006 through 2007. He has served on committees addressing trucking litigation, motor vehicle collisions, highways, and premises liability. His professional service includes brain injury organizations and the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association. He was recognized as a Top 99 Truck Accident Lawyer by the Truck Accident Attorney’s Roundtable.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Karns & Kerrison
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Board of Governors, Rhode Island Association for Justice
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Brain Injury Association of America
• Member, Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island
• Member, National Brain Injury Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• District of Columbia

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bridgewater State College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)