I have almost two decades of diverse experience in the practice of law and has always focused my career on helping those in need. I believe the focus of any lawsuit is to get justice for clients. I aggressively pursues the client's interests in litigation, rather than just waiting to see how things play out. This moves cases forward to help clients get the opportunity to seek justice in the courtroom.
I was born in Buffalo, New York and throughout my life have lived in New York, New Jersey, and Texas. At the start of my career, I served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps in the Legal Assistance and Claims Departments as well as served as a Military Prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. While in the Army, I worked on various cases ranging from traffic investigations to prosecuting rape and homicides. I am licensed to practice law in Arizona, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
My practice is devoted primarily to litigation matters where I focus on various product liability, personal injury and complex commercial litigations. I have represented thousands of clients who have been injured by dangerous drugs and medical devices. Some notable cases that I have been involved with include representing numerous victims involving pharmaceutical drugs and devices: Trasylol, Hip Implants, Knee Implants, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro and Essure to name a few. I also represented hundreds of individuals against General Motors. I have fought against pharmaceutical giants including Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson, American Medical Systems, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Boston Scientific Corporation, C.R. Bard, Zimmer, Inc., Bayer, Neomedic, AbbVie and Pfizer to name a few.
I have also assisted former NFL players in the NFL Concussion Litigation. Most recently, I have been one of the managing attorneys representing thousands of women injured by trans-vaginal mesh implants. I am also one of the lead attorneys appointed by the court to represent women nationwide for damages suffered as a result of the Neomedic trans-vaginal mesh implants.
I strive to achieve justice for each of my clients who have suffered at the hands of a pharmaceutical drug, medical device or defective product.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2006 | 05/28/2022 |
AZ | Active | 2002 | 05/22/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1998 | 07/09/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1997 | 06/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Highest Level Professional Excellence | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Texas Magazine | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Highest Level Professional Excellence | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Texas Magazine | 2015 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Texas Magazine | 2014 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Texas Magazine | 2013 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Magazine | 2012 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Magazine | 2011 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Karen Beyea-Schroeder, Attorney-at-Law | 2017 - Present |
Attorney | Heard Robins Cloud LLP | 2016 - 2017 |
Attorney | Fleming, Nolen & Jez, L.L.P. | 2009 - 2016 |
Attorney | Kroger, Myers & Frisby | 2007 - 2009 |
Junior Partner | Giblin & Combs | 2000 - 2007 |
Attorney | U S Army | 1998 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The American Association for Justice | Member | 2010 - Present |
Houston Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Women En Mass | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trial | Turning the Tables in Transvaginal Mesh Litigation | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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SETON HALL U | J.D. | 1997 |
Canisius College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Women's Health Litigation Conference | Plastic in the Pelvis: Essure and Mesh Litigation | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In Re Neomedic, Inc. Transvaginal Mesh Product Liability Litigation | Successfully resolved hundreds of cases |
In Re Zimmer Knee Product Liability Litigation | Successfully resolved |
In Re Trasylol Products Liability Litigation, MDL 1928 | Successfully settled multiple cases |
Eric A. Kranz v. Arthur H. Tiger | Verdict in favor of client and upheld on appeal |
In Re American Medical System, Inc. Pelvic Mesh Product Liability Litigation | Successfully resolved hundreds of cases and still representing women in this litigation |
Chris Limberopoulos, Unknown Attorney on Jan 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karen has an excellent reputation and is an invaluable AVVO contributor.