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Karen Galipeau Forner

Karen Galipeau Forner

7.5

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Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Employment / Labor
    19 years
  • 40% Workers Compensation
    19 years
  • 10% Discrimination
    17 years
  • 5% Business
    5 years
  • 5% Appeals
    19 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($80-$375/hour)

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Résumé

 

License

20 years since Karen Galipeau Forner was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1991 01/31/2012

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Attorney at AMS LAW 2007–2009
Assistant Attorney General at Washington State Attorney General's Office 1993–2007

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Whitman College Psychology/Economics B.A. 1987

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Exceptional Achievement Award for Training U.S. Secretary of Labor 2001
Diversity Advocate Award Attorney General of Washington 2000

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member United States District Court for the Western District of Washington 1995-present
Member Washington State Bar Association 1991-present

Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Occupational Disease and the Standard for Causation Continuing Legal Education 2008
Parking Lot Rule Exception Brain Trust 2008