Karen Hernandez Callejo

Karen Hernandez Callejo

also known as Karen Callejo

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 29 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +6 more

1450 Madruga Ave, Ste 409-A, Coral Gables, FL

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 30%

I help injured workers get back on their feet. I can help you obtain indemnity (wage loss) and medical benefits. I have handled cases involving anything from soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries resulting in permanent total disability.

30 years

30%
Car Accident 20%

I handle car accident cases where individuals are injured or killed due to another driver's negligence. Some types of car accidents that I handle are rear-end and front-end collisions, t-bone accidents, and side-swipe accidents.

30 years

20%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Motorcycle accidents usually result in very serious and sometimes life-altering injuries, or worse. Motorcycle accidents are different from car accidents, and you need a skilled motorcycle accident lawyer who can maximize your compensation.

30 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I handle all types of personal injury cases, including car/motorcycle/truck/bicycle/pedestrian accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, slip and fall, products liability (defective products), nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

30 years

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries or worse. However, in Florida, these types of accidents are difficult to prove. We have experience handling these types of claims, and can get you maximum compensation.

30 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

Somethings, the products that we use in our everyday life that are supposed to help us, end up harming us. If you were harmed by a product with a manufacturing or design defect, we can help you recover for your pain and suffering and medical bills.

30 years

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

In the State of Florida, nursing homes and nursing home abuse is rampant. The people that we entrust to care for our elderly loved ones are, many times, negligent in their care. If your loved one has been abused in a nursing home, we can help.

30 years

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

Based on the sheer size of commercial trucks, accidents involving these vehicles often result in very serious or catastrophic injuries or even death. There are many regulations that truckers need to follow. Let us help you.

30 years

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

Any type of accident, from a slip and fall, to a vehicle accident or dangerous product can result in wrongful death. If a loved one died due to an accident where another individual or company was negligent, you may have a wrongful death case.

30 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Callejo Law

1450 Madruga Ave, Ste 409-A, Coral Gables, FL, 33146

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Karen Hernandez Callejo's Reviews

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Posted by Jose | July 01, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney who gets the job done quickly

Ms. Callejo is a smart, personable attorney who is straightforward when it comes to how long your case will take, how much it will cost, and what your chances of success are. I am highly satisfied with my result and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking legal advice or representation... in court.

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Karen Hernandez Callejo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Karen on one of her prior cases. I found her to be very professional and knowledgeable in the area of Immigration law. I highly recommend her for any questions concerning Immigration this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Legal Elite, Civil Trial, Florida Trend Magazine

2018

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, Callejo Law P.A.

2017 - 2018

Junior Partner, Luks Santaniello Petrillo & Jones

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Luks Santaniello Petrillo & Jones

2011 - 2015

Civil Traffic Hearing Officer, 11th Judicial Circuit

2003 - 2015

Assistant City Attorney, City of Hialeah

2001 - 2003

Assistant District Legal Counsel, Florida Department of Children & Families

1998 - 2001

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Karen Hernandez, P.A.

1996 - 1998

Associate, Law Offices of Robert Sheldon, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Local/Voluntary Bar Association Liaison Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, Judicial Outreach Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, NLRB and PERC Liaison Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Labor and Employment Law Section, Bar Leadership Liaison Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Labor and Employment Law Section, School Liaison Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Labor and Employment Law Section, Wage and Hour Admin. Liaison Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

2004 - Present

Florida Bar Association, Workers Compensation Section

2004 - Present

Hialeah High School Mock Trial Team

Attorney-Advisor

2003 - Present

Cuban American Bar Association

2000 - Present

Dade County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Armando Gonzalez v. Global Cargo Alliance

The trial court granted Global Cargo's Motion for Summary Judgment

Zulaime Gonzalez v. Jennifer Rico and Avis Rent A Car

The trial court granted Avis' Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's appeal was later dismissed due to untimely filing.

Teresa Barreras vs. City of Hialeah

Defense verdict

Elizabeth Reyes-Sparks v. City of Hialeah

First DCA per curium affirmed decision of Judge of Compensation Claims denying claim for permanent total disability

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Education

1996

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Florida International University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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