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Karen Lynn Persis

Family Attorney at Orlando, FL

5.0   6 reviews
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

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About Karen

Learn Karen’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Family
    80%
    Assisted Reproductive Technology Law; Gestational Surrogacy Agreements; Traditional Surrogacy Agreements; Step Parent and Second Parent Adoption; LGBT; Preplanned Adoption Agreements; Egg Donation Agreements; Sperm Donation Agreements; Embryo Donation; Embryo Disposition Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Parentage Proceedings; Uncontested Divorce

    12 years

  2. Adoption
    20%
    Private Adoptions; Preplanned Adoption Agreements; Stepparent Adoption; Second Parent Adoption

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1415 East Robinson Street
Suite C
Orlando, FL, 32801

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Posted by Ralph | April 21, 2014
Problem solved
Monday-morning quarterback tells me I should have called Karen Persis immediately when I had a problem. However, when I did contact Karen, she was responsive, knowledgeable and sympathetic . She understood the problem and resolved the issue within a week to my satisfaction. If I or my friends need a lawyer, I would be more than glad to recommend Karen Persis.
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Posted by Steve | January 14, 2014
Karen was a game changer.
I first contacted Karen regarding my foreclosure case in July 2013. My wife and I were receiving mountains of paperwork from our Lender and it was quite worrisome. Should we move? Should we stay? What to do? Karen met with us, in person, for over 2 hours and was able to provide us not only with piece of mind, but with a gameplan for how to handle the case. Not only did we leave that meeting feeling as though we had a fighter in our corner, but even more important, that we had someone working for us who was accessible and knowledgeable. My wife's opinion was particularly important, and I could within minutes of our first meeting that she was at ease in Karen's hands. I have recommended Karen to other friends experiencing this same mess, and they have likewise been pleased with Karen's assistance. Ultimately, my wife and I were able to obtain a loan modification and resolve the foreclosure lawsuit as a result of Karen’s help. I would HIGHLY recommend Karen Persis; of the 2 lawyers I've worked with in the past on other matters, Karen was by far the most knowledgeable and helpful.
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Posted by Tia | November 7, 2013
Excellent Laywer!!
Karen has helped me so much with my surrogacy contract. She answered every question I had and if she didn't know the answer off the top of her head she contacted my IP's Lawyer to get me the answer. She is easy to talk to, easy to get ahold of on the phone and through email and makes you feel comfortable. I appreciate all that she has done for me throughout this journey and will continue to use her knowledge!! I will definitely hire her again!! Plan to have her as my lawyer if I do another surrogacy contract in the future!!
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Posted by Heather | July 26, 2013
Surrogacy contract attorney
I called Karen out of desperation back in June '13. I was having an impossible time finding an attorney to take care of my contract for surrogacy. I had been given a few names for fertility attorneys by my agency but no one would call me back and not for my lack of trying. Karen returned my initial phone call quickly and just hours before she was leaving for vacation. What was nice is SHE called me personally, not an assistant or secretary. We got going with everything as soon as she got back from vacation and even though the hold up was on the IP's attorneys side she kept in contact with me keeping me updated the whole time. She walked me through the whole precess, we went over the contracts together and we made changes to ensure I was getting all of my wishes met, everything went so smoothly. Because fertility is a passion of hers, she made my case a priority since the contract was the only thing holding up the IVF process. I can't say enough good things about Karen. With any luck I'll get to use her for my next surrogacy as well.
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2013
Excellent, diligent and thoroughly professional
Living in Europe and trying to engage an attorney by telephone was proving very difficult. However when we contacted Karen she seemed very trustworthy and made us feel at ease. She explained our case to us in laymans terms and made us feel very confident of her services. Karen assisted with a foreclosure and got us the outcome that we wanted , swiftly and professionally. Karen kept us updated and informed at every step. We would highly recommend her as an honest, trustworthy and caring attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2013
Great foreclosure attorney
After 2 years of the run around, Karen stepped in and got my foreclosure resolved with all aspects settled in my favor. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Associate
  • The Rosenthal Law Firm
  • 2010 - 2012
  • Associate
  • Carlton Fields
  • 2005 - 2010
  • Fellow
  • Women's Research and Education Institute
  • 2005 - 2005

Education

  • University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
  • 2004
  • University of Florida
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2001

Associations

  • Soceity for Ethics for Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS)
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Executive Council
  • 2016 - Present
  • ASRM
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Bar Association Family Law Section, Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Secretary
  • 2019 - 2020
  • Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • President
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
  • Board of Governors
  • 2013 - 2019
  • Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Secretary
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Orange County Bar, Young Lawyers Section
  • Board of Directors
  • 2012 - 2016
  • Legal Needs of Children Committee, Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 2012 - 2015
  • Central Florida Gator Club
  • President
  • 2008 - 2010
  • Junior League of Greater Orlando
  • Member
  • 2006 - 2014
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer, Family Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2020
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Best Lawyer, Family Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2019
  • 40 Alumni Under 40
  • University of Florida
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Legal Elite Up and Comer
  • Florida Trend
  • 2017
  • Rising Start
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell®
  • 2016
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Legal Elite Up & Comer
  • Florida Trend Magazine
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Hall of Fame
  • University of Florida
  • 2002
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Speaking Engagements

  • Practicing with Professionalism
  • Young Lawyer Panel on Professionalism
  • 2014
  • Mentoring with the Masters
  • Preparing your client for mediation
  • 2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (3)
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Adoption Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I referred some very close friends of mine to Karen on an adoption matter. She was prompt, professional, and possessed a thorough understand of the law and procedures in adoption matters. I would be proud to recommend Karen to any of my clients or friends in need of help with any family matter."
Business Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Karen is a savvy and professional. She is a hard worker and a diligent and zealous advocate for her clients. I have recommended Karen to family and business colleagues and will continue to do so."
Family Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Karen assisted me with a reproductive rights issue that came up in a case and was a wealth of knowledge."
Family Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Karen and I worked together for several years. She is a skilled lawyer who cares deeply about her clients. She will take care of you and do everything she can to get the best outcome possible."
Foreclosure Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Karen is not only knowledgeable about the law, but she is also enthusiastic about her clients' cases. Karen is a strong supporter of the legal community as well, and volunteers her time and efforts at the county and state levels."
Family Attorney | Jul 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Karen is an outstanding lawyer. She is intelligent and creative. She is also a leader in the legal community. I would hire her."
Unknown Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer for being a top-notch attorney in the community."
Family Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Karen is a fantastic family law attorney. I highly recommend her for any and all family law matters."
Family Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Karen Persis is a dedicated and talented attorney. I have shared cases with Karen as opposing counsel. Karen is always professional, candid and a diligent advocate for her clients."
Business Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Ms. Persis for many years and wholeheartedly endorse her and her work. Whether it is for business law, civil litigation, foreclosures, or family law, a client would be fortunate to have Ms. Persis on their side."
Construction and development Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Orlando Family Lawyer Karen Lynn Persis
Karen Lynn Persis
Family Attorney
Orlando, FL
Licensed for 18 years