Karen Dena Steinitz
also known as Karen Dena Shrira Steinitz
About Karen
Biography
Dedicated to representing injured workers
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
24 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
15%-15%
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Galine Frye & Fitting
411 Borel Ave Ste 500, San Mateo, CA, 94402-3520
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Karen Dena Steinitz's Reviews
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1 Client Review
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion
Posted by Armando | December 23, 2013 | Insurance
Karen and her staff were wonderful
Karen and her staff were wonderful. Initially I did not plan to hire an attorney to assist me. However when the insurance company started denying my medical treatment, I decided to contact her. She was very sympathetic and knowledgeable. I was completely lost in this confusing system until I conta...
Karen Dena Steinitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known her for many years and think very highly of her. Any injured worker that retains her is making a smart decision."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Karen Steinetz is a very talented lawyer who is respected by judges and other lawyers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Insightful commentator whose endorsements indicate that she has earned the respect of her peers in the workers' compensation field."
"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Competent, professional, and all around a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She provides clear easy to understand answers that are careful and considerate."
"A truly excellent attorney whose sound knowledge of Workers Compensation law and dedication to her clients are evident from her excellent answers to questions posted on Avvo.com. Karen Dena Steinitz is a well-respected member of the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 16
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"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."
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"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Steinitz's answers here on avvo are well thought out and compassionate. A hallmark sign that she is a hardworking, dedicated lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough, and thorough litigator."
"Dena is an exceptional professional and legal advocate with a solid reputation in the community. I give her my highest endorsement and recommend her to anyone seeking a talented litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Solid advocate for her clients. Highly recommend Karen to anyone seeking a workers compensation attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Galine Frye & Fitting
2004 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of Randall Schwartz
2000 - 2001
Post Bar Clerk, California State Attorney General's Office, Criminal Division
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 1999
Clerk, Federal Judicial Center
Associations
2014 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationBoard Member
2013 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Lawyer mothersFounding Member
2001 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2002 - 2006
American Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
2000 - 2001
Law ReviewEditor
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement for over 1 million dollars
$600,000.00 settlement
Finding of injurious exposure on a denied case
Prevailed / court ruled denied case was compensible
Structured settlement for $300,000
Compromise and Release for $150,000
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
How to use the new sjdp voucher
2015
Women in the Workplace
2015
How the PD (permanent disability) system is revised under SB863
2015
Senate Bill 863; PD goes up; ratings go down
2015
Senate Bill 863
2014
Litigation
2011
Legal ethics
Publications
2015
2015
2014
Languages
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
I am eligible to go on sdi after my workers comp case settled and sdi is being paid back the 12 weeks they paid. ?
30 Sep 2017
Workers Compensation: Is current attorney entitled to all 15% of temporary disability or the previous one should also get part?
01 Oct 2017
What is filing a dor for smc?
05 Aug 2017