Karen JoAnne Sloat

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Karen JoAnne Sloat

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

42-600 Caroline Court, Suite 101, Palm Desert, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Karen

Biography

The Premier California Employers Attorney.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Discrimination 20%

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Employment and Labor 20%

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Litigation 20%

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Sexual Harassment 20%

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Wrongful Termination 20%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2011

Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 31 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 36 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Sloat Law Group, APC

42-600 Caroline Court, Suite 101, Palm Desert, CA, 92211

sloatlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Karen JoAnne Sloat's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by robert | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

the extra mile

I recently utilized the services of Karen Sloat, I found her to be knowledgeable and very professional in all aspects of labor law. She went the extra mile to make sure I was well informed and constantly updated. I highly recommend Karen and her team. Rob Ballew

Posted by Bill | July 14, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Karen Sloat, professional, competent & pleasant.

I am on the board of a non profit charity in Indio and recently we had a potential HR problem that could affect the entire board. Karen Sloat was recommended as an attorney who specializes in non profits and HR issues. Ms. Sloat was very responsive and meet with members of the executive committee in ...a very timely manner. She listened to our concerns, understood them and then put forth a number of options, the consequences of following each option and what she would recommend. We decided that Ms. Sloat's recommendations were the best and followed her advice, which proved to be correct. She followed up and made herself available for any additional questions or concerns we might have. This greatly relived the anxiety of the board and we all felt that we were in competent hands going forward. We couldn't be happier with her representing us. Thank you Ms. Sloat.

Posted by Daniel | January 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honorable Representation

Karen supported me through a time that was uncomfortable for my family and me, guided me through a situation in which I was inexperienced and kept me well informed and included me in every step of the process. I knew what to expect going into all meetings and negotiations with the opponent due to Kar...en's knowledge and experience. I trust Karen immensely and I'm grateful for her service which resulted in an outcome much greater than original settlement offers and my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recomendation for Karen Sloat

Working with Karen made several law suits run smoother as she was always professional and kept us aware of what was happening in terms that we could understand. We were very successful with her guidance and I would certainly recomend her to others.

Posted by Dr Wendy | July 09, 2011 | Litigation

My Forever Attorney

Karen Sloat has been my advocate twice. The first time was a very unpleasant litigation and she won the case. The second was negotiating legal documents with a large corporation where my intellectual property and livelihood was at stake in a merger/acquisition. Large corporate lawyers and prosecutin...g attorneys can be so intimidating, but Karen was always building my confidence in my ability to take a stand and assuring me to not worry. I was able to sleep at night knowing that Karen was my defense. I don't know what I would have done without her. She is my "forever attorney." If you want a knowlegable AND compassionate attorney - you want Karen.

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Karen JoAnne Sloat's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Quadrel

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Karen is among the most professional and honest attorneys I have worked with. She is resolute in her representation of clients and committed to their cause."

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Summer Shaw

Employment and labor lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen Sloat is highly experienced, extremely professional, ethical, and a compassionate attorney who advocates for her clients and their best interests. I have referred many clients to her and they have always been extremely satisfied with her representation of them."

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Timothy Ewanyshyn

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all of my employment and labor clients to Karen. She is an expert in her field, and I have received unanimously high praise from clients referred to her for assistance."

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Renell Burch

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen holds emmense knowledge in the employment and labor arens of law. She has a keen eye for detail and represents her clients with compassion and strength! I am proud to consider her a colleague and without question, endorse her!"

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Thomas Edwards

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen was opposing counsel on an employment matter in which I represented the plaintiff attorney. She did an excellent job of getting on top of the facts, and we were able to reach a settlement agreement that made sense for both our clients at minimal cost to her client."

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Vincent Whittaker

Employment and labor lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is an excellent attorney. Her years of experience make her a very talented and effective advocate."

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Juan Armenta

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have both worked with and opposed Karen on wage and hour matters. She is a top notch professional, efficient, and keeps her client's best interests in mind by seeking reasonable resolutions rather dragging litigation on for years. I would recommend her to any employer that wants to remove a cloud of litigation quickly, efficiently and with certainty."

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Joseph Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I represented a handful of plaintiffs against one of Karen's corporate clients in an employment case. Karen always took the high road and was a true advocate for her client. I would not hesitate hiring Karen if I or my family needed representation."

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Robert Stempler

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karen for several years and she is dedicated to her clients, as well as to serving the community. Also, Karen is very knowledgeable about employment law and has years of litigation practice."

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Peter Bochnewich

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who is always ready to help her clients navigate the many nuances and technicalities of employment and labor law. Karen has successfully handled many high profile and sensitive matters. Yet, she remains available to assist and advise business people on matters that may perhaps be smaller in scope, but are no less important to them. Karen willingly helps her colleagues in a genuinely collegial manner. She bears the attributes of a true professional. I endorse Karen as an able and dedicated employment and labor law attorney."

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Nikki Allen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this Karen Sloat. Karen and I worked represented clients with opposing interests in a transactional matter. She was professional, responsive and personable. We were able to complete the transaction in a way that met the needs of both of our clients. I have also referred labor and employment clients to Karen!."

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Roman Whittaker

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is an excellent labor and employment attorney whom I refer many clients."

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Renell Burch

Litigation lawyer

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Thomas Edwards

Employment and labor lawyer

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Vincent Whittaker

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Juan Armenta

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joseph Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Peter Bochnewich

Probate lawyer

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Nikki Allen

Business lawyer

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Roman Whittaker

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Robert Sloat

Real estate lawyer

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Kimberly Lee

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Lawyers 2017-present, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2021

Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers, Los Angeles Times

2021

Preeminent Attorney, Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys

2012

Best Lawyers 2012, Palm Springs Life Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Karen J. Sloat APC

2002 - 2010

Associate Attorney, FitzGerald & Mule LLP

Associations

2008 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Trustee

2001 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2021

Desert Bar Association

President

2013 - 2021

Desert Bar Association

Treasurer

1992 - 1993

Hawaii Chapter

President

1987 - 2021

Christian Legal Society

Member

Education

1987

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

College of William & Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Spanish

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