I'm good at what do because I care about my clients, know the law and hate to lose.
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I was born on August 26, the anniversary of the day that women won the right to vote. Being politically active and an advocate for women's rights came... more
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Résumé
License
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33 years since Karen Coolman Amlong was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1979 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Shareholder at
The Amlong Firm
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1982–present
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Shareholder at
Holmes & Holmes, PA
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1979–1982
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Education
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center |
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J.D. |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| The Best Lawyers in America |
Best Lawyers |
2012 |
| Florida Super Lawyers - Employment ane Labor |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Fellow |
Litigation Counsel of America |
2010 |
| Florida Super Lawyers - Employment and Labor |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Florida Super Lawyers |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2009 |
| Florida Super Lawyers - Employment and Labor |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2008 |
| Florida Super Lawyers - Employment and Labor |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2007 |
| Feminists Who Changed America: 1963 to 1975 |
Barbara J. Love, Editor |
2006 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2006 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2005 |
| Small Firm Practitioner of Merit |
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division |
2005 |
| USA's Leading Business Lawyers |
Chambers & Partners USA |
2004 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2004 |
| Top Law Firms in South Floirda |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2003 |
| One of South Florida's Fifty Most Successful Business Women |
FastTrack Magazine |
2002 |
| Top Law Firms in South Florida |
South Florida's Legal Guide |
2002 |
| President's Award |
Florida NELA |
1999 |
| AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent: 5 out of 5 |
Martindale-Hubbell |
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Associations
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National Employment Lawyers Association |
1993-present
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American Association for Justice |
1987-present
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Florida Justice Association |
1983-present
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American Bar Association |
1980-present
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Broward County Bar Association |
1980-present
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Florida Board of Bar Examiners |
1995-2000
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Broward County Charter Review Commission |
1994-1996
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State of Florida Commission on the Status of Women |
1993-1996
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Broward County Commission on the Status of Women |
1992-1994
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Florida House of Representatives |
1974-1976
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Plaintiff's Verdict for $937,000 including $50,000 in punitive damages
Outcome: Jury verdict for plaintiff. $200,000 FCRA cap.
Outcome: Plaintiff's pleadings stricken for fraud on court
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Neutralizing the Defense Psychologist |
NELA Summer Conference |
2010 |
| Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence |
NELA Trial Advocacy for the Plaintiff's Employment Lawyer |
2008 |
| "Insights from the Dark Side" - Panel Moderator |
NELA National Conference |
2008 |
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