Karen Louise Vaughn

We hired Karen and found her perpetually unprepared and completely outmatched by the counterparty's attorney. They failed to submit the petition to the court in the correct county. She did not know the details of the Read to Achieve laws, even though that's exactly what we were discussing and what ...she said she knew and had successfully helped other families in the past on. She and her colleague appeared before a school board with hand written notes and she failed to communicate coherently to the board leading to failure. In court, at the "make or break" hearing, they were again unprepared, and failed to make even a simple argument to the court (and still had failed to withdrawal the previously noted incorrect filing from the incorrect county court). Finally after a discussion with the school I negotiated a settlement and terms, in 15 minutes, that she failed get done in the past. We spent ~$20,000 with her with few or no measurable results. I could never recommend her or her firm and I would recommend Google or simply call the NC DPI department instead yourself.

I have walked out of many attorney offices thinking I just got robbed of $150 PLUS. So I always do my research before hiring an attorney in the future or a must need now attorney. Her hourly fees are very fair. Karen does not make promises she cannot deliver, but can give you the best outcomes and... the worse outcomes so you are prepared. Karen also states that someone will always get back to me one way or another and in some legal situations you have to have patience. Because it can take time. For an attorney to take the time to tell me this, is truly an honest attorney that will do her very best and make you feel like you are being taken care of. Will recommend to anyone who may need an attorney!

Karen has helped us in more ways than one. Our child recently got into trouble and she did not beat around the bush. She told it like it is or could be. She helped us understand all of the potential options and what she would do her very best for. She did not make promises she could not keep and s...hows more experience than many attorneys who have practiced for more than decade. I would recommend her office to anyone.

Karen was able to fit us into an already full scheduled day with court proceedings and other client cases. She answered all of our questions. Karen has a strong passion for children, especially ones with disabilities like our child. We felt right at home, yet we felt like we were in a professional... environment. She is very down to earth, understanding, great empathy, tells you like it is, and helps us understand that it's a process in Education Law. I would highly recommend her to anyone with education questions or any other types of law she has experience in.