Karen J. Halpern is an attorney and Registered Nurse with over 30 years of legal experience defending healthcare professionals in all aspects of professional licensure matters, professional misconduct cases and malpractice cases.
KAREN HALPERN IS NOW RETIRED. THE OFFICE IS NOT TAKING NEW CASES.
Practice areas
Represent healthcare professionals in licensure/discipline cases, Office of Professional Discipline, DOH, OMIG, Justice Center
Represent health professionals in licensure/discipline cases, Office of Professional Discipline, DOH, OMIG, Justice Center
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1988 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Outstanding Advocate | The American Association of Nurse Attorneys | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Outstanding Advocate | The American Association of Nurse Attorneys | 2012 |
Distinguished Alumni | SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Karen J. Halpern, RN, ESQ. | 2015 - Present |
Nurse Attorney- Of Counsel | Lawrence, Worden, Rainis & Bard, PC | 2010 - Present |
Nurse Attorney | Farley, Glockner & Halpern, LLP | 2008 - 2010 |
Nurse Attorney | Fumuso, Kelly, DeVerna, Snyder, Swart & FArrell | 1994 - 2008 |
Nurse Attorney | Green & Halpern | 1993 - 1994 |
Nurse Attorney | Wortman, Fumuso, Kelly, DeVerna & Snyder | 1989 - 1993 |
Nurse Attorney | Bower & Gardner | 1988 - 1989 |
Registered Nurse | Good Samaritan Hospital | 1979 - 1988 |
Registered Nurse | Syosset Hospital | 1976 - 1979 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The American Association of Nurse Attorneys | Fellow | 2000 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys | National Board of Directors | 2015 - 2017 |
Association for Healthcare Risk Management of New York | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2016 |
Association for Healthcare Risk Management of New York | Member | 2000 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2016 |
AHRMNY The Risk Management Quarterly | "Just What?" OPD Meet Just Culture | 2015 |
Advance for Nurses | When Your Nursing License is in Jepardy | 2014 |
Journal of Nursing Law | Forensic Nursing: A Collaborative Practice Paradigm | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Duquesne University | MS - Master of Science | 2003 |
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center | JD | 1988 |
State University of New York At Stony Brook | BS | 1985 |
CIPC School of Nursing | RN Diploma | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2019 |
Presenter | Professional Licensing | 2018 |
Panel Presenter | Health Law | 2018 |
Presenter | Legal Aspects for the School Nurse | 2017 |
Presenter | Medical Malpractice & Professional Discipline | 2017 |
Presenter | Patient Falls and Nursing Fallout | 2016 |
Presenter | Professional Licensure & Professional Discipline in NY | 2016 |
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 | 2015 |
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 | 2014 |
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 | 2013 |
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 | 2012 |
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 | 2011 |
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 | 2010 |
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 | 2009 |
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Christine Dolan, Litigation Attorney on Jul 20, 2016
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.
Bruce Hillowe, Health care Attorney on Jul 20, 2016
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.
Christine Dolan, Litigation Attorney on Jul 20, 2016
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.
Bruce Hillowe, Health care Attorney on Jul 20, 2016
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.
Edith Brous, Administrative law Attorney on Jul 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karen is a zealous advocate for her clients and a valuable resource for other attorneys.
Mary McKinnon, Litigation Attorney on Jul 14, 2016
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.
Roman Shakh, Licensing Attorney on Jun 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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