Karen R. Lane

24 years ago I was referred to Karen Lane law office by my new doctor that informed me I was 6 months pregnant sending me home with prenatal vitamins and a refund for an abortion. I never wanted children, never felt qualified to be a mother but there I was 6 months pregnant... Adoption was my o...nly option and the only right option for this baby to be able to thrive. With Karen Lane representation, expertise and guidance, I was able in less than 3 months find the best parents I could ever have hoped for. Karen Lane worked her magic and delivered a miracle. Now 24 years later, I am amazed to discover this beautiful amazing young woman I gave up for adoption professionally handled by Karen Lane to this wonderful loving and caring couple that gave her everything I never would have been able to provide. None of this would have been possible without Karen Lane dedication and commitment. Thank you.

My husband and I were referred by our doctor to Karen Lane. I later learned that Karen has an excellent reputation in the field and now understand why. She made the process as fast and painless as possible. Only four months after hiring Karen, a birth mother responded to an ad she placed for us. ...Karen arranged for her to relocate to California for the birth. Karen eased all of our concerns about meeting the birth mother and working with her through the delivery of our baby and our adoption. The birth mother frequently told us how kind Karen was to her, and Karen was certainly patient with us. We wanted to maintain communication with the birth mother even after the adoption. We therefore appreciate the fact that Karen has been willing to keep in contact with us and the birth mother and has exchanged photos and medical updates for us. I work with many attorneys in my field, but none have the professionalism, expertise, and compassion that I have seen with Karen. Thank you, Karen, for helping us complete our family.

WARNING: My experience with Santa Monica Adoption Attorney, Karen R. Lane, was absolutely horrendous. Let me preface by stating that I am writing this review to save other adoptive parents the pain and suffering that I went through with this lawyer. This is not a vengeful review; it is a factual rev...iew. Simply put, she collected approximately $6,000. from me then immediately disappeared on a vacation for two weeks. Karen Lane made promises that she did not keep, she showed no interest in answering my questions and, straight out, requested that I not call her. Her conduct was unprofessional, dishonest and condescending. I have since connected with others, adoption professionals as well as adoptive parents, who have had similar (and much worse) experiences with Karen R. Lane. After terminating the relationship a few weeks in, Karen R. Lane refused to refund any of my money. I suspect that more people are not speaking out because or this lawyer's intimidating persona, not to mention the length of time she has spent in this profession and her connections within the adoption community. Steer clear, is my advise.