Karen Piso Nadeau

Karen Piso Nadeau

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Cambridge, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +4 more

1 Mifflin Place, Suite 400, Cambridge, MA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

Representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases for over 25 years including car accidents, motorcycle and truck accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bite and construction site accidents.

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1992

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Nadeau Harkavy LLC

1 Mifflin Place, Suite 400, Cambridge, MA, 02138

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Karen Piso Nadeau's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | August 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Attorney Karen Nadeau- A rare diamond in the legal world

I can't say enough about Nadeau Harkavy, LLC. My experience was with attorney Karen Nadeau, who was wonderful from the moment I met her until my case was settled. Her ability to listen and empathize with my situation was comforting during a stressful time. I was not her only client, but she made me ...feel as though I was. It is rare to have an attorney make themselves available to their clients on the level that attorney Nadeau did. There was never a time I didn't know exactly where my case stood and what the next steps were going to be. Attorney Nadeau went above and beyond for me, for which I am thankful. I can say wholeheartedly, that if you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney, you would be in the best and most capable hands with Nadeau Harkavy, LLC.

Posted by Christina | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Fabulous Results!

Putting trust in someone when a loved one is lying in hospital bed seriously injured was nerve racking for me. I called Bellotti Law the morning after my boyfriend got hit by a SUV cycling because I knew there were some serious injuries. They had someone there by the afternoon to document everything.... Karen was the first person I worked with. She explained things very thoroughly as to how to get the best outcome and I made sure my boyfriend followed her advice to the letter. That advice made such an impact on the case in the long run. The hardest part was dealing with the frustration with the other guys insurance. The best way I can describe our attorney is a very smart pit bull. After 18 months we really didn't want to go to court unless absolutely necessary. She listened to all of our thoughts and concerns and got everything we asked for and more! When my boyfriend called to tell me the good news, I was standing in Costco and started crying. I'm genuinely grateful. I do know how money hungry lawyers are made out to be, but I respect the amount of quality work that the whole firm does to get results. Everyone there, from the moment you walk in to the moment things are concluded, is classy, professional, and efficient. I hope I never need another personal injury attorney again, but if I do you will certainly be my first call. Christina C.

Posted by Michael | July 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites

* The Best *

I was attacked by a family members' dog. My physical injuries were thankfully not severe, but I did experience some unfortunate PTSD-like symptoms for some time afterward. Atty. Nadeau made me feel at ease right away with her compassionate and understanding, down to earth manner. I also felt very en...couraged by her positivity, experience and professionalism. The case took some time; I began to occasionally have some doubt about it's outcome, but they were cast aside as soon as I was able to speak with her on the phone and receive an update. My case was not a high dollar one, but I feel like she gave it the same amount of care and attention to detail as she would have if it were. In the end she fought to get me the biggest settlement possible, as was successful in doing so. I was thoroughly impressed with both her and with the entire experience of working with her firm. I would recommend her to anyone, and believe that there is no case she could not handle successfully and with ease

Posted by Danny | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great to Work with!

Karen is one of the best personal injury attorneys in Boston. It was great to have her on my side. Karen kept me informed throughout my case, explaining every part thoroughly and answering any questions I had pertaining to. I could not have been happier with the outcome, which was exactly what I was... promised. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who has been in an accident.

Posted by Mary | December 23, 2014 | Personal Injury

Excellent lawyer and law firm - highly recommend

Following a serious accident on a ride at an out-of-state amusement park, I was overwhelmed with medical bills, missed time from work and limited ability to handle the daily routines for my three young children. Growing up in Quincy, my family and Peter's knew each other. I went to him for advice a...nd was quickly assured that he and his firm could help me through this. Karen was my primary attorney. She was fabulous in so many ways... confident, experienced, efficient, sympathetic and committed to getting me the best settlement as quickly as possible. She and paralegal Marijane handled the tons of information needs from the hospital, doctors, amusement park and insurance companies. Karen kept me informed about each step of the process, what my options were, how other similar cases were resolved, and advised me how to proceed. She also promised to not settle for less than what she believed I was entitled. In the end, the final settlement was much larger than I anticipated. The peace of mind and thorough understanding of the process and options that Karen provided meant a lot to me. I highly recommend her for her proven experience and success on behalf of clients. Such a high level of skill and personal attention is hard to find, but Karen and her colleagues possess and practice both -- you can be confident that the Bellotti Law Group will do all that they can for you.

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Karen Piso Nadeau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geraldine McEvoy

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Karen is one of the most hard working, professional and ethical lawyers I know. She is tenacious and aggressive when needed and a fierce advocate. If I needed a referral to a personal injury attorney, I would not hesitate to refer to Karen."

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James Neyman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Attorney Nadeau for many years. She previously worked for me at my former firm and she thereafter further honed her advocacy skills practicing law for many years and most recently starting her own firm with Attorney Harkavy. I have witnessed and can attest that Attorney Nadeau is a tenacious and tireless worker who is adept at handling a vast array of personal injury matters for Plaintiffs and defendants alike. She has extensive litigation experience with cases small and large, is excellent interacting with clients and keeping them informed on the progress of their cases. Attorney Nadeau has a long track record of successful results for her clients and I have no doubt that this same pattern will continue in her new role. I highly recommend Attorney Nadeau."

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Hilary Hershman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Attorney Karen Piso Nadeau. I got to know Karen when she was opposing counsel on a serious personal injury case in which I was involved. She represented her clients with diligence, zeal, and thoroughness. She was always well-prepared for depositions and court appearances and conducted herself with integrity, candor, and tact. I found that she was extremely knowledgeable about the law and strategy of handling personal injury cases and had an impressive record of successes representing injured clients. I believe that any client would be fortunate to have Karen on their side."

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Leslie Harkavy

Personal injury lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is responsible for numerous high monetary awards for her clients who suffered injuries from car accidents, slip and fall, brain injuries, wrongful death, dog bites and other personal injury cases. No attorney works harder than Karen to represent her clients and obtain the best possible outcomes. She is extremely knowledgeable about personal injury law, having worked for both sides - plaintiff and defendant. She easily applies the law to the specific facts of her client's case to enable insurance companies to justify her excellent results. She has top notch communication skills and puts clients at ease throughout an otherwise stressful legal process."

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Doug Bernacchi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Other

"Karen is a fabulous attorney and a consummate professional and, in my opinion, one of the top personal injury lawyers in Boston. When I was searching for a top accident attorney in Massachusetts, Attorney Nadeau’s name came up repeatedly. When I first spoke with her it was clear she was very knowledgeable about bicycle accidents, motorcycle, truck, and auto accidents because of her knowledge of the law and her trial skills. She is one of those lawyers who says what she'll do and does what she says. I really appreciate her thoughtfulness, creativity and quite simply her legal IQ. I unequivocally recommend Attorney Karen Nadeau."

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Alexander Asermely

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I first met Attorney Karen Nadeau as an intern while I was in law school. From day one, I admired her dedication to clients, attention to detail, and seasoned skill—in and out of the courtroom. Quite simply, she possesses all the attributes of an outstanding lawyer and is one that I model my own career after. I now interact with many attorneys in my daily practice, but very few practice with the same zeal, commitment, and high aptitude that Attorney Nadeau consistently employs. Case in point, when my girlfriend was seriously injured in an accident last year, there was no hesitation with who I advised her to call. Given Karen’s lengthy resume of success, my expectations were high regarding her handling of the matter, but she has still managed to exceed them. Attorney Nadeau has rightly earned her reputation as one of the most polished trial lawyers in Massachusetts. She is extremely well regarded by her peers, judges, and most importantly, her clients, to whom she is a true asset"

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James Neyman

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Hilary Hershman

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

2019 10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2019

2019 Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

2016 Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Massachusetts, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

2015 Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Massachusetts, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner and Personal Injury Attorney, Nadeau Harkavy LLC

2009 - 2019

Manager and Senior Attorney of Personal Injury Department, Bellotti Law Group, P.C.

2001 - 2009

Attorney for injured victims, Bellotti and Barretto, P.C.

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts

Member

U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit

Member

Women's Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Personal Injury-Construction Site & Pedestrian

Settlement for $1,000,000.00 policy limits

Personal Injury- Dramshop and Over Serving of Alcohol

$2,200,000.00

Personal Injury- Dog Bite & Dog Attack

Settled for $300,000.00 policy limits

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Education

1992

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Stewards Safety Meeting, New England Carpenters Local 26

What If You Are in A Serious Accident

2013

Featured Speaker, LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 151

Serious Personal Injuries

Publications

2013

Boston Injury Attorneys Blog Selected Topics, Massachusetts Personal Injury

2012

Boston Injury Attorneys Blog Selected Topics, Massachusetts Personal Injury

2011

Boston Injury Attorneys Blog Selected Topics, Massachusetts Personal Injury

2010

Boston Injury Attorneys Blog Selected Topics, Massachusetts Personal Injury

Languages

English

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