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Dedicated to educating consumers regarding their debt & credit rights and other key topics of consumer law. Her professional legal experience includes actions in federal and state debt collection violations, defense of credit card suits, auto warranty and title situations, and deceptive trade practice issues.
Dana Karni has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center and is frequently sought after for television and newsprint interviews as well as public education forums in Texas, broadening her reach to those who need her most. She is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, an organization of over 1500 consumer attorneys and advocates whose sole focus is consumer representation, never litigating on behalf of creditors, debt collectors, debt buyers, or banks.
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Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Lone Star Legal Aid
P.O. Box 398, Houston, TX, 77001-0398
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Consumer Protection
Posted by Aaron | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
The most powerful consumer advocate!
Dana Karni is not merely an excellent attorney, Dana Karni is an OUTSTANDING attorney!! In a world where the average consumer is overwhelmed and outgunned by all of the resources that creditors have at their disposal, and the tactics they employ to intimidate consumers, Dana Karni is the greatest, an...
Posted by Evelyn | January 29, 2015 | Consumer Protection
The VERY BEST!
Dana Karni-Ilouz is one of the best attorney’s in the Houston area! My husband and I had to come to Dana when I was unlawfully abused by a debt collector via phone and mail and it caused mental distress to say the least. Dana jumped in and took care of everything. We highly recommend Dana to def...
Dana Karni-Ilouz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dana is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Karni-Ilouz is an effective, knowledgeable advocate for her clients."
"Dana Karni-Ilouz looks like a sweet "soccer mom" but looks are often deceiving. If I were an abusive creditor, I would be very scared of her. Attorney Karni-Ilouz plays to win for her clients and I am honored to have this opportunity to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"If you have a consumer protection matter, or a debt collection case, Dana is the attorney to go to. She has very quickly built up the reputation as the advocate for consumers against abusive debt collection practices. For those reasons, I endorse this lawyer."
"Dana is an amazing Attorney and a specialist at what she does. Everyone in Houston knows if you have a Debt Collection matter to head to Dana! She knows her stuff and very experienced."
"Dana is an amazing lawyer. She is one of the hardest working lawyers in the country, and she is an expert, nationwide, on suing abusive debt collectors. She is also an expert for defending collection cases in Texas. If you need these services, there is no one better."
"Dana is an excellent attorney helping those the credit industry tries to bully. This is one of my favorite areas of the law and I am proud to endorse Dana as the attorney you want representing you on a debt matter in the Houston area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dani is an excellent attorney who is devoted to insuring that her client's rights are fully vindicated. She fights tirelessly on their behalf."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I recommend Dana. She is an experienced consumer rights attorney. I am confident in her abilities and often recommend her to consumers in the Houston, Texas area. As a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates consumers can be confident that she will look out for their interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has a fresh perspective and definite insight on how to turn the tables on debt collectors, whether attorneys or not."
Robert von Dohlen
Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Jan 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Credit to our profession!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dana since 2008. She was one of the first people that I spoke with when I went out on my own. She was, and still is, gracias with her time and her knowledge, and has been a huge help to me. She is a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse attorney Karni-Ilouz. Dana is very knowledgeable and experienced. I asked her for some help and pointers when I moved to the Houston area to practice law. She was very kind and made great and helpful recommendations that made things easier for me as a new lawyer. Highly recommended."
"I have known Dana for years and she is a great consumer attorney. She will fight debt collectors and represent her clients with a great deal of compassion and skill."
"Dana is a tenacious lawyer, working hard for her clients. She is willing to go the extra mile for consumers in the Houston area."
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Experience
Honors
1998
Exceptional Service to the Public and Community, Touro Law School
1998
Special Service Award, Touro Law School
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney - Consumer & Housing Unit, Lone Star Legal Aid
2007 - Present
Attorney, Karni Law Firm, P.C.
2012 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, University Of Houston Law Center
2009 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, University Of Houston Law Center
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Richard Tomlinson
2002 - 2003
In House Counsel, DenX
Associations
2014 - Present
Texas State Bar, Commercial and Consumer Law SectionCouncil member
2008 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Commercial and Consumer Law SectionDirector
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2004 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Commercial and Consumer Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2008 - 2012
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesEthics Committee Member
2008 - 2011
Goldberg Montessori SchoolDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
Douglas vs. Alexander & Stefano, Alexander T. Villafrance and Alonzo Rainero
$63,196.44
Wilkins v. George Lester dba Worldwide Financial Services
$303,388.28
Turner v. Oxford Management Services
$17,500 consent judgment + $56,143.47 ordered for Plaintiffs' attorney's fees
Gable v. First Choice Auto & Reza Hamid Tony Nikou
$128,946.67 awarded to Plaintiff by a unanimous federal jury
Education
1998
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Temple University Summer Abraod Program
Speaking Engagements
2015
People's Law School
Credit & Debt
2015
Breaking Down Credit & Debt
The ABCs of the FCRA
2014
Advanced Consumer & Commecial Law CLE
Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls: Client Intake, Representation, and Retainer Agreements; Joint Defense Issues
2009
University of Houston Center for Consumer Law
Specialization and Partnering
2009
Advanced Consumers and Commercial Law
Defending Credit Card Cases
2008
People’s Law School
Credit & Debt
2008
CLE
Finding FDCPA Claims in Bankruptcy Cases
2006
Poverty Law Conference
Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Publications
2014
Texas Bar Journal
Consumer Law Year in Review
2013
Texas Bar Journal
Consumer Law Year in Review
2010
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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What happens when writ of garnishment is dismissed before funds are released by the bank?
25 Apr 2019
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My son bought a car from a dealer who we later found out the car was not his to sell. How do we get the title?
26 Apr 2019