Karl was born and raised in Lake County, Indiana. He attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he graduated in 1990 with a B.S. in business. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. After graduating from Miami University, he attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he graduated in 1993 with honors.
Karl started his legal career working at the law firm of Hand Muenich Wilk & Reid located in Highland, Indiana. His father and legal mentor, Albert C. Hand, was the founder of the law firm. For several years, Karl and his father worked together in civil practice, including insurance defense, personal injury, and business litigation. His father instilled in him the obligation of representing every client’s concern or need with diligence and respect.
For the last three (3) years, Karl has been a principal with the Hand Law Group, P.C. He continues to emphasize the practice area of civil litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants in serious personal injury and accident law, divorce and family law, estate planning, probate administration, business transactions and disputes, real estate law, and wrongful death.
Since 2000, Karl and his family have resided in Schererville, Indiana where his wife and twin children are very active in the local school and sports communities. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys snow skiing, golf and coaching his son’s basketball and baseball teams and his daughter’s basketball teams.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1993 | 03/13/2022 |
IN | Active In Good Standing | 1993 | 04/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 28 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Hand Law Group, PC | 2012 - Present |
Partner | Law Offices of Wilk and Hand | 1997 - 2012 |
Partner | Hand Wilk Vass and Hand | 1994 - 1997 |
Associate | Hand Muenich Wilk & Reid | 1993 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Indiana State Bar | Member | 1993 - Present |
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Lake County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Miami University of Ohio | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Advanced Directives | Advanced Directives | 2015 |
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David Wilson, Car accident Attorney on Sep 26, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I've known Karl for nearly 20 years, and he has been a formidable opponent, while remaining friendly and professional.
Paul Stracci, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Karl is an intelligent and skillful lawyer who you can count on to provide excellent representation.
David Wilson, Car accident Attorney on Sep 26, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I've known Karl for nearly 20 years, and he has been a formidable opponent, while remaining friendly and professional.
Paul Stracci, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Karl is an intelligent and skillful lawyer who you can count on to provide excellent representation.
Kevin Smith, Car accident Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karl for many years and he has always been an honest and hardworking attorney. He is someone that is very client oriented and results oriented.
Mark Thiros, Unknown Attorney on Nov 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karl for years and worked on several cases with him. He is a dedicated professional who works hard for his clients. I know I can believe what he is telling me, which is crucial to any relationship and helpful for case resolution.
Scott Yahne, Litigation Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Karl has a well-earned reputation as an excellent and experienced attorney. Karl is true professional, yet remains approachable and pleasant in his interactions with clients and counsel.
Jack Kramer, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karl for several years and have had several cases with him throughout that time. I have found Karl to be a very skilled attorney.
Larry Stassin, Litigation Attorney on Feb 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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