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Karen Roberts Washington
About Karen
Biography
For over 20 years, I have helped individuals and businesses navigate through the complexities of the law. I use a practical, results oriented approach. I have varied experience working with businesses doing legal work consistent with representation of an ongoing concern. I also have considerable experience on both sides of the docket (plaintiff and defendant) in business and employment matters in state and federal courts.
Special areas of interest/experience include:
Contracts
Severance
Discrimination
FMLA
FLSA
DOL audits
Negotiation, mediation and arbitration
Other areas of practice:
Wills and probate
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Mediation
25%
35 years | 1,100 cases
Arbitration
20%
31 years | 80 cases
Probate
20%
27 years
Employment and Labor
10%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 41 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Roberts Washington Firm
4925 Greenville Avenue, Energy Square I, Ste. 200, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Posted by Lee | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Excellent Attorney
Over the past few years, Karen Washington has helped with several legal matters and complicated forms for different providers and agencies I was dealing with because of my elderly mother's health and well-being issues. Karen was an excellent source of invaluable information. She was very knowledg...
Karen Washington
Replied last November 12, 2020Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad it all worked well for you.
Posted by Bob | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Family Law Services
Karen Washington has been our go-to attorney for some time. Over the years she has handled each matter with professionalism and integrity. Her legal acumen is exceptional, and she has never disappointed me or any member of my family. Her standing in the legal community is stellar. She has become a...
Karen Washington
Replied last May 23, 2020Thank you so much. As you know, I handle what I can and refer you to others when appropriate, but I'm glad that you have the confidence in me to call me first.
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Gets it Done!
Knowledgeable, professional, reasonable... She does the work, values the individual/client and gets the job done. A go-to source every time. If she can't take your case, she'll know someone who can. She has saved us a fortune on legal fees. The consummate professional!
Posted by Pam | October 21, 2010 | Business
My "Go To" lawyer
Ms. Washington has represented us for over 7 years doing a variety of types of work. In every instance we have found her advice to be invaluable and has saved our company a lot of money. Her practical, results-oriented approach is refreshing. If she can't help me, she knows who can.
Karen Roberts Washington's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've mediated some tough cases with Karen Washington, both as Plaintiff's attorney and as Defendant's attorney. Even when it seemed impossible to bridge the gap on the disputes, Karen was able to guide the cases to a settlement--saving everyone time and money. Karen is objective, personable, and highly creative! I strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is fully-engaged but even-keeled. She has a depth of experience in handling employment matters that few others in North Texas have. Yet she does not just fall back on that experience alone -- she leads in studying and teaching new developments of employment law itself. No small feat given that the practice of employment law is a practice in complex litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Washington is a great choice for any person facing an employment issue."
Paul Flannigan
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Outstanding Pro Bono Lawyer, Legal Services of North Texas
N/A
Community Service Superstar, Altrusa International of Downtown Dallas
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Member, Thorpe, Hatcher & Washington PLLC
2016 - 2016
Affiliate Professor, UNT School of Law
2006 - 2016
Certified Independent Hearing Examiner, Texas Education Agency
2000 - 2000
Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University, Center For Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management
1995 - 1995
Adjunct Professor, El Centro College
1993 - 2008
Partner, Thorpe, Hatcher & Washington LLP
1986 - 1993
Shareholder, Godwin & Carlton, PC
1985 - 1986
Attorney, Dallas City Attorney's Office
1984 - 1985
Briefing Attorney, 5th District Court of Appeals
Associations
2016 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association - DFW ChapterPresident
2015 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationJudiciary Committee
2015 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationArbitration and Mediation panel member
2003 - Present
William "Mac" Taylor Inn of CourtMaster
2001 - Present
Uniform Laws CommissionCommissioner - State of Texas
1984 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Texas Employment Lawyers Association
Member
American Law Institute
Member
FINRA
Arbitrator
1997 - 2000
Higginbotham American Inn of CourtBarrister
Sample of Legal Cases
Business Divorce
After heated litigation, settled
Employment Discrimination
Settled for 6 figures prior to trial
Contested Guardianship
Case dismissed.
Education
1984
University of Texas
1981
Texas Tech University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Dallas-Fort Worth Employment Lawyers Association
Effective Mediation in Employment Cases
2003
Association of Attorney-Mediators
Uniform Mediation Act
Publications
1999
Lorman Education Services publication
Texas Wage and Hour Law Update
1998
Lorman Education Services publication
3 Headed Monster
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I break my lease because of flea infestation?
16 Mar 2020
Q&A
If a will leaves a checking/savings account to several beneficiaries, but one is a co-owner on the account, who benefits?
29 Sep 2012
Q&A
Can I sue my ex employer for lying to the TWC so I couldn't get unemployment benefits?
20 Jun 2012