Karen Jean Halpern

Karen Jean Halpern

also known as Karen Halpern

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 37 years

Licensing Lawyer at Melville, NY
Practice Areas: Licensing, Health Care

175 Pinelawn Road, Suite 308, Melville, NY

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Licensing 75%

Represent healthcare professionals in licensure/discipline cases, Office of Professional Discipline, DOH, OMIG, Justice Center

75%
Health Care 25%

Represent health professionals in licensure/discipline cases, Office of Professional Discipline, DOH, OMIG, Justice Center

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

KAREN J. HALPERN, RN, ESQ.

175 Pinelawn Road, Suite 308, Melville, NY, 11747-4820

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Karen Jean Halpern's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Karen provided legal services and was very responsive throughout the entire process. She was diligent returning my calls and went above and beyond to assist me. She was very thorough, knowledgeable and was a great asset to my case. I wholeheartedly recommend Karen and truly appreciate her dedicati...on and professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

RN

Karen has superior experience compared to amy other lawyer out there when it comes to protecting and saving your license! I was in a very serious situation that my entire career could have been ruined and destroyed! Karen with her years of experience and critical thinking related to all matters of ...your RN license, promptly and efficiently saved my life! She was the one who allows me to continue to be able to work in my profession again!!! Thanks to Karen I’m a free man. My family and I are in your debt and would highly recommend her for your license needs as well! She knows what she’s doing and has the proven track record to make it happen!

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Office of Professional Discipline Case

When your livelihood depends on your license and that becomes under review from OPD, from an accusation, there is a lot of fear, uncertainty and stress. Karen was the perfect lawyer to contact at that moment. Her expertise and compassion in licensing issues can not be understated. She new exactly w...hat do to and to explain everything I needed to know to get through it. She could not have made the process smoother, which greatly helped in the anxiety and helplessness you feel during this time. Beyond her expertise, her genuine concern and sympathy was there right from the first meeting and throughout. You really feel you have not just an experienced defender but a close friend, who wants the best outcome for you, while recognizing just how difficult this period in your life can be. She had my case dismissed with one meeting and kept me well informed throughout. I will highly recommend her services to anyone who encounters any threat to their license.

Posted by James Mayer | August 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Karen changed the course of my future with her AMAZING representation

Karen Halpern is among the greatest people I have ever met. She came into my life a few years ago during a time of tremendous uncertainty and peril. At that time, I was unfortunately introduced to and investigatory review of my license that resulted from being let go from a place of employment. Anyon...e that has ever undergone a situation like this knows it’s extremely unsettling and anxiety provoking. Karen was able to educate me on what I could expect to be confronted with during the entire process. She was completely knowledgeable and everything she described would happen went just as explained. I was able to walk through this situation with a great deal of courage and hope knowing that Karen was my legal representation. Ultimately, as a result of her devoted and diligent efforts I received an incredibly favorable outcome. It goes without saying that I am extremely grateful for the role she played in securing my future. Unquestionably I would recommend Karen Halpern and I hole her in the highest regards. Thank You Karen!!! BEST, James, LCSW-R

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Registered Nurse

I hired Karen to assist me with a compliant made on my nursing license with the Office of Professions. Karen was very compassionate, knowledgeable and organized. Karen always kept me up to date with everything. I felt very confident and reassured in her abilities to help me. She was able to get my ca...se completely dismissed with confidential review status. I am extremely pleased with her work and the results of my case.

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Christine Dolan

Litigation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Karen Halpern as a colleague and fellow nurse/attorney for many years and have consulted with her on matters dealing with the disciplinary defense of health care professionals in various state and federal agencies. She is very experienced and knowledgeable in this area and is often successful in having matters dismissed for her clients or negotiating the most favorable settlements possible on their behalf. I have found that Karen embodies a unique combination of qualities necessary for success in this arena. They are a straight shooting professionalism and integrity which have earned her the respect of her prosecutorial adversaries with whom she deals regularly and compassion for her clients who are often suffering through crises that have the potential to negatively impact their ability to practice in their chosen professions. I am grateful to have her as a resource for my own practice as well as an excellent attorney to whom to refer clients."

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Bruce Hillowe

Health care lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen and I work in the same areas of practice, healthcare and professional discipline, and nearby locations on Long Island, so I am well acquainted with the high quality of her work, her professionalism, compassion, and effectiveness as an advocate. I do not hesitate to refer to her."

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Edith Brous

Administrative law lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a zealous advocate for her clients and a valuable resource for other attorneys."

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Mary McKinnon

Litigation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen Halpern, a licensed nurse attorney, is professional, experienced, an excellent communicator and strong advocate. I strongly endorse this nurse attorney."

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Roman Shakh

Licensing lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Dolan

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Outstanding Advocate, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Outstanding Advocate, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys

1987

Distinguished Alumni, SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal, Karen J. Halpern, RN, ESQ.

2010 - Present

Nurse Attorney- Of Counsel, Lawrence, Worden, Rainis & Bard, PC

2008 - 2010

Nurse Attorney, Farley, Glockner & Halpern, LLP

1994 - 2008

Nurse Attorney, Fumuso, Kelly, DeVerna, Snyder, Swart & FArrell

1993 - 1994

Nurse Attorney, Green & Halpern

1989 - 1993

Nurse Attorney, Wortman, Fumuso, Kelly, DeVerna & Snyder

1988 - 1989

Nurse Attorney, Bower & Gardner

1979 - 1988

Registered Nurse, Good Samaritan Hospital

1976 - 1979

Registered Nurse, Syosset Hospital

Associations

2000 - Present

The American Association of Nurse Attorneys

Fellow

1988 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

The American Association of Nurse Attorneys

National Board of Directors

2014 - 2016

Association for Healthcare Risk Management of New York

Board of Directors

2000 - 2016

Association for Healthcare Risk Management of New York

Member

Education

2003

Duquesne University

MS - Master of Science

1988

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD

1985

State University of New York At Stony Brook

BS

1976

CIPC School of Nursing

RN Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2019

Presenter

A Primer on RN Licensure & Professional Discipline in NY

2019

Presenter

Legal & Professional Licensing Issues for the Critical Care Nurse

2019

Presenter

Legal & Professional Issues for the Nurse

2018

Presenter

Professional Licensing

2018

Panel Presenter

Health Law

2017

Presenter

Legal Aspects for the School Nurse

2017

Presenter

Medical Malpractice & Professional Discipline

2016

Presenter

Patient Falls and Nursing Fallout

2016

Presenter

Professional Licensure & Professional Discipline in NY

2015

Presenter

RN Legal Issues for the School Nurse

2015

Presenter

Licensing and Legal Issues for the RN

2015

Presenter

LPN Licensure & Professional Discipline

2015

Key Note Speaker

Professional Nursing in the 21st Century

2014

Presenter

A Primer on RN Professional Discipline and Professional Liability

2014

Presenter

Licensing & Legal Issues for the RN

2014

Pinning Ceremony

Nursing Keynote Address

2014

Grand Rounds

Medical Record Documentation For the Pediatric Team

2013

Presenter

Medial Record Documentaton: A Primer To Effective Record Keeping

2013

Presenter

Medical Record Documentation

2013

National Convention Presenter

Intake to Hearing: Representation of a Nurse in a Licesnure Defense Case

2013

Job Fair Presenter

Medical Record Documentation

2012

Presenter

Rising Leaders in Health Care

2012

Presenter

A Primer on RN Licensure & Professional Discipline in New York

2012

Job Fair Presenter

When to Seek Legal Counsel

2011

Presenter

Ending Violence- Overview of Forensic Nursing and Legal Issues

2011

Grand Rounds

Medical Malpractice & Professional Discipline

2011

Grand Rounds

Risk Management in the NICU

2010

Presenter

Licensing and Legal Issues for the Registered Nurse

2010

Presenter

Due in Court: The Legal and Professional Obligations of a Nurse Practising in Suffolk County

2010

Panel Presenter

Expert Witness Testimony

2010

National Convention Presenter

Representation of Nurses in Professional Discipline Cases

2009

Professional Issues Forum on Health Care Annual Convention

The Law for Licensed Professionals

2009

Presenter

Medical Record Documentation Update

2009

Presenter

Deposition STAT: A hands on step by step guide to ensure that you are prepared and calm at your upcoming deposition.

2009

National Conventional Presenter

An Overview of Providing Legal Representation for NUrses at Licensure Disciplinary Proceedings

2009

National Conference Presenter

Prescription Pain Killers: Pre-empting the Potential Legal and Professional free-fall of nurse colleagues

Publications

2016

Position Paper TAANA Position Paper on Samuel's Law

2016

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners A Medication Error and Legislation esigned to Punish: The American association of Nurse Attorneys Defends Just Culture in Nursing

2015

AHRMNY The Risk Management Quarterly "Just What?" OPD Meet Just Culture

2014

Advance for Nurses When Your Nursing License is in Jepardy

2005

Journal of Nursing Law Forensic Nursing: A Collaborative Practice Paradigm

Languages

English

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