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Karen M. Donaldson

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 32 years

Real estate Lawyer at Cary, NC
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills

102-C Commonwealth Ct, Cary, NC

About Karen

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Karen Donaldson, PLLC

102-C Commonwealth Ct, Cary, NC, 27511-4437

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Karen M. Donaldson's Reviews

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Posted by Frank Yang | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Best Attorney Service Ever

Karen provided the best attorney service I can ever expect. She demonstrated nice personality, hard-working attitude and professional skillset. Most importantly, Karen is the one I can really trust. She has the mindset to service me by resolving my issue and make sure I am fully protected. She never ...over complicating the case, but just focusing on resolution. Not only attorney service provider, I see her more like a nice and pretty lady, who is a friend of mine!

Posted by Lucy | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great expertise in service

I've worked with Karen for over 10 years and she's always givirn me and my clients very reliable and great legal services.

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Karen M. Donaldson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Portnoy

Real estate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is diligent, capable and professional. She is highly skilled in many areas of the law including real estate, business and estate matters. I strongly recommend her."

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Nicholas Saparilas

Real estate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Karen Donaldson as a colleague and friend for nearly 30 years. I have referred her many cases for her real estate expertise, and she has done an excellent job for all of these clients. I have also used her services personally for some of my real estate and estate planning needs. She is thorough in her explanation of the law and is a pleasure to work with, as well. I recommend her very highly."

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Brooks Carter

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Karen has been a great mentor to me as a new attorney. Her compassion and care for her clients is incredible and her drive to get the best results for her clients is unparalleled. I admire her wealth of knowledge when it comes to Estate Planning and Business Planning and her strong desire to create a relationship with each and every client. I highly recommend Karen for any and all of your Estate Planning, Business Planning, Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Admin needs."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Client Disctinction Award, Martindale-Hubbard

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Karen Donaldson, PLLC

Associations

North Carolina Bar Association

American Bar Association

10th Judicial District Bar Association

Education

1992

Oklahoma City University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

1997

Continuing Legal Education

Residential and Commercial Evictions

Languages

English

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