Karen Lynn Persis

Karen Lynn Persis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption

1415 East Robinson Street, Suite C, Orlando, FL

About Karen

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Assisted Reproductive Technology Law; Gestational Surrogacy Agreements; Traditional Surrogacy Agreements; Step Parent and Second Parent Adoption; LGBT; Preplanned Adoption Agreements; Egg Donation Agreements; Sperm Donation Agreements; Embryo Donation; Embryo Disposition Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Parentage Proceedings; Uncontested Divorce

15 years

80%
Adoption 20%

Private Adoptions; Preplanned Adoption Agreements; Stepparent Adoption; Second Parent Adoption

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Karen Persis, P.A.

1415 East Robinson Street, Suite C, Orlando, FL, 32801

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Karen Lynn Persis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ralph | April 21, 2014

Problem solved

Monday-morning quarterback tells me I should have called Karen Persis immediately when I had a problem. However, when I did contact Karen, she was responsive, knowledgeable and sympathetic . She understood the problem and resolved the issue within a week to my satisfaction. If I or my friends need... a lawyer, I would be more than glad to recommend Karen Persis.

Posted by Steve | January 14, 2014

Karen was a game changer.

I first contacted Karen regarding my foreclosure case in July 2013. My wife and I were receiving mountains of paperwork from our Lender and it was quite worrisome. Should we move? Should we stay? What to do? Karen met with us, in person, for over 2 hours and was able to provide us not only with ...piece of mind, but with a gameplan for how to handle the case. Not only did we leave that meeting feeling as though we had a fighter in our corner, but even more important, that we had someone working for us who was accessible and knowledgeable. My wife's opinion was particularly important, and I could within minutes of our first meeting that she was at ease in Karen's hands. I have recommended Karen to other friends experiencing this same mess, and they have likewise been pleased with Karen's assistance. Ultimately, my wife and I were able to obtain a loan modification and resolve the foreclosure lawsuit as a result of Karen’s help. I would HIGHLY recommend Karen Persis; of the 2 lawyers I've worked with in the past on other matters, Karen was by far the most knowledgeable and helpful.

Posted by Tia | November 7, 2013

Excellent Laywer!!

Karen has helped me so much with my surrogacy contract. She answered every question I had and if she didn't know the answer off the top of her head she contacted my IP's Lawyer to get me the answer. She is easy to talk to, easy to get ahold of on the phone and through email and makes you feel comfort...able. I appreciate all that she has done for me throughout this journey and will continue to use her knowledge!! I will definitely hire her again!! Plan to have her as my lawyer if I do another surrogacy contract in the future!!

Posted by Heather | July 26, 2013

Surrogacy contract attorney

I called Karen out of desperation back in June '13. I was having an impossible time finding an attorney to take care of my contract for surrogacy. I had been given a few names for fertility attorneys by my agency but no one would call me back and not for my lack of trying. Karen returned my initial ...phone call quickly and just hours before she was leaving for vacation. What was nice is SHE called me personally, not an assistant or secretary. We got going with everything as soon as she got back from vacation and even though the hold up was on the IP's attorneys side she kept in contact with me keeping me updated the whole time. She walked me through the whole precess, we went over the contracts together and we made changes to ensure I was getting all of my wishes met, everything went so smoothly. Because fertility is a passion of hers, she made my case a priority since the contract was the only thing holding up the IVF process. I can't say enough good things about Karen. With any luck I'll get to use her for my next surrogacy as well.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2013

Excellent, diligent and thoroughly professional

Living in Europe and trying to engage an attorney by telephone was proving very difficult. However when we contacted Karen she seemed very trustworthy and made us feel at ease. She explained our case to us in laymans terms and made us feel very confident of her services. Karen assisted with a foreclo...sure and got us the outcome that we wanted , swiftly and professionally. Karen kept us updated and informed at every step. We would highly recommend her as an honest, trustworthy and caring attorney.

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Karen Lynn Persis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jackson Adams

Adoption lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred some very close friends of mine to Karen on an adoption matter. She was prompt, professional, and possessed a thorough understand of the law and procedures in adoption matters. I would be proud to recommend Karen to any of my clients or friends in need of help with any family matter."

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Jennifer Smith

Business lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen is a savvy and professional. She is a hard worker and a diligent and zealous advocate for her clients. I have recommended Karen to family and business colleagues and will continue to do so."

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Lauren Brusca

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen assisted me with a reproductive rights issue that came up in a case and was a wealth of knowledge."

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Jason Kelly

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen and I worked together for several years. She is a skilled lawyer who cares deeply about her clients. She will take care of you and do everything she can to get the best outcome possible."

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Sunny Lim Hillary

Foreclosure lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen is not only knowledgeable about the law, but she is also enthusiastic about her clients' cases. Karen is a strong supporter of the legal community as well, and volunteers her time and efforts at the county and state levels."

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William Davis

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is an outstanding lawyer. She is intelligent and creative. She is also a leader in the legal community. I would hire her."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for being a top-notch attorney in the community."

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Justin Luna

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a fantastic family law attorney. I highly recommend her for any and all family law matters."

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Philip Stiles

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Karen Persis is a dedicated and talented attorney. I have shared cases with Karen as opposing counsel. Karen is always professional, candid and a diligent advocate for her clients."

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Eric Trabin

Business lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Persis for many years and wholeheartedly endorse her and her work. Whether it is for business law, civil litigation, foreclosures, or family law, a client would be fortunate to have Ms. Persis on their side."

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Meghan Kane

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

40 Alumni Under 40, University of Florida

2018

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2017

Legal Elite Up and Comer, Florida Trend

2017

Rising Start, Florida Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2014

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2002

Hall of Fame, University of Florida

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Associate, The Rosenthal Law Firm

2005 - 2005

Fellow, Women's Research and Education Institute

2005 - 2010

Associate, Carlton Fields

Associations

2016 - Present

Soceity for Ethics for Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS)

Member

2016 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Executive Council

2014 - Present

ASRM

Member

2013 - Present

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association Family Law Section, Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2019 - 2020

Orange County Bar Association

Secretary

2014 - 2015

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2013 - 2019

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Board of Governors

2013 - 2014

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Secretary

2012 - 2016

Orange County Bar, Young Lawyers Section

Board of Directors

2012 - 2015

Legal Needs of Children Committee, Florida Bar

Member

2008 - 2010

Central Florida Gator Club

President

2006 - 2014

Junior League of Greater Orlando

Member

Education

2004

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

2001

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Practicing with Professionalism

Young Lawyer Panel on Professionalism

2014

Mentoring with the Masters

Preparing your client for mediation

Publications

Languages

English

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