Robert T Karns

Robert T Karns

3.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 51 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Providence, RI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents ... +2 more

128 Dorrance Street, Suite 250, Providence, RI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013
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About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 25%

12 years

25%
Car Accident 20%

12 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 37 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1988

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Retired

Licensed in Massachusetts for 51 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1974

Retired

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

Karns & Kerrison

128 Dorrance Street, Suite 250, Providence, RI, 02903

Karns & Kerrison

850 Aquidneck Avenue, Unit A9, Middletown, RI, 02842

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Robert T Karns's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Michelle | June 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

MVA case with TBI

I am forever grateful to Robert Karns and his children. I had a motor vehicle accident and sustained a traumatic brain injury. They handled the case with utmost professionalism and helped me every step of the way to get the best medical treatment I could. I was very happy with my outcome regarding th...e accident but I was thrilled beyond expectation by my legal team.

Posted by Dave | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good Concussion lawyer

I sustained a concussion in a car accident. He was very knowledgeable about the topic which made my case run smoothly.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Mixed bag

Although the staff are extremely friendly, I got the impression that they believed themselves not to be dedicated in terms of when I would get a "call back". I asked his phone AAs to give me an idea of when I could expect to hear from him for an initial traumatic brain injury (TBI) liability case co...nsultation time, and they replied; "when he gets a free moment". This was a very bad first impression for him in that it suggested to me that there is a lack of communication between him and his staff, specifically regarding his case schedule. So, I can expect a call back maybe today, maybe tomorrow, or maybe next month. My civil legal issues span a few specialties at the moment, so I have interacted with quite a few lawyers. One did call back about a month after my initial contact. In conclusion, I have been in the pharmaceutical industry for about 30 years prior to my disabling accident and let me tell you: in my business, one's ability to be an expert in scheduling and dealing with critical issues shows your proficiency in your profession. This skill is clearly absent on this lawyer's CV, and sadly, quite a few others. Please note that I had to check whether I consulted with him or hired him. Although 'consulted' is checked, I didn't have the pleasure of receiving one, and after writing this comment I did find an attorney who was recommended to be the best in premises liability, I had a consultation the same day.

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Reciprocal - Public Reprimand/Admonishment issued in MA, 2013

updated on 06/10/2013

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Massachusetts.

Public Censure issued in RI, 2013

updated on 06/07/2013

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Distinguished rating by peers 4.4 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Top 99 Truck Accident Lawyer, US, Truck Accident Attorney's Roundtable

Work Experience

1974 - Present

Founding Attorney, Karns & Kerrison

Associations

1988 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

1974 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1974 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Rhode Island Association for Justice

Board of Governors

American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injuries Litigation Group

Executive Committee

American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation Group

Member

American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability

Member

Melvin M. Belli Society

Member

Brain Injury Association of America

Member

Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island

Member

North American Brain Injury Society

Member

National Brain Injury Association

Member

2006 - 2007

American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injuries Litigation Group

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Traumatic Brain Injury Settlement

$1.86 million Settlement

Rollover Accident

$1.55 million

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Education

1974

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Bridgewater State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

American Association for Justice

Working with the Brain Injured Client

2008

Rhode Island State Bar

Proving Head Trauma

2008

North American Brain Injury Association

TBI and the Elderly

Publications

2002

Trial Magazine Experts Put Your Slip and Fall Case on Solid Ground

Languages

English

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