“Karen Scudder is a phenomenal attorney with years of experience and she's dedicated to do the absolute best for her clients.”
Representing Plaintiffs in Western Washington
Karen helps people who have been injured find justice.
When you are injured, you need a lawyer who speaks in plain language. Karen understands this and combines empathy with remarkable negotiating skills to aid you. Her knowledge and experience help her provide her clients with excellent representation.
Clients love her because Karen is a people person and enjoys meeting people from all cultures and walks of life. They rely on her for the advice and counsel she gives them during the various stages of the process.
Primary Focus and Experience
Karen is a partner at Greaney Scudder Law, PLLC. She joined the firm in 2004.
Today, she dedicates her practice to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Karen also has experience in the areas of administrative law, employment law and medical malpractice.
Karen believes in helping the little guy fight against the large companies.
Karen graduated from the University of Washington in 2000 with a B.A in drama. She decided to become an attorney in order to use her stage skills. She graduated from the Seattle University School of Law in 2004, earning her J.D with honors. Karen was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2004.
You need a lawyer who will work for you, one who has the training to develop and present your best case. Karen gained valuable experience in the legal field working in the Federal and Superior Courts while attending law school. She also worked as a legal intern in a personal injury law firm in Ballard and as an extern with Judge James Cayce at the Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Karen enjoys traveling with her husband and learning about their new camper. They love exploring the Southwest during the wet Northwest winters. She is a star in the karaoke spotlight with microphone in hand!
Professional Licenses
• Washington State Bar Association, 2004
Professional Associations
• King County Bar Association
• Washington Women Lawyers
• Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Education
• Seattle University School of Law, 2004
o Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington, 2000
o Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Recognition and Accomplishments
Karen is committed to excellence. In recognition of her commitment, she has been selected to:
• 2018 Washington State Super Lawyers
o Only the top five percent of each state’s attorneys are selected to be on this list
• 2012 – 2017 Washington Rising Stars
• 2009 Washington Rising Stars
• Seattle Met Top Lawyer
• AVOO.com rating of 9.7
Practice areas
17 years
17 years
17 years
Languages spoken
English
Greaney Scudder Law Firm
203 Madison Avenue
Kent, WA, 98032-5874
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2004 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Who's Who in Plaintiff Personal Injury Law | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
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Who's Who in Plaintiff Personal Injury Law | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Greaney Law Firm, PLLC | 2004 - Present |
Extern | King County Superor Courthouse | 2004 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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King County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Washington Women Lawyers | Member | 2004 - Present |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Women of WSAJ | Member | N/A |
South King County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD | 2004 |
University of Washington -Seattle | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Highline Paralegal Program | Paralegals in Personal Injury Firms | 2019 |
Highline Paralegal Program | Paralegals in Personal Injury Firms | 2018 |
Kent-Meridian Career Day | Becoming an Attorney | 2016 |
Career Day | Tort Law | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wrongful Death suit against VA | Settled for $700,000.00 |
Allstate settles for $500,000.00 policy limits. | Settlement |
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Robert Iddins, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I would highly recommend Karen for any Personal Injury matter. She is well versed in the complexities of personal injury claims and settlements. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Chisholm, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
Relationship: Other
Karen is an outstanding, trustworthy, and reliable attorney. She would be a great choice for anyone to represent them in a personal injury claim.
Nicholas Mitchell, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of being a colleague of Karen's for almost decade and wholeheartedly endorse her. Smart, knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, and funny, Karen has it all.
Judy Massong, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Scudder is a credit to her profession. She brings excellent writing as well as oral advocacy skills together to persuasively advance her client's case. She never forgets, however, that, in all likelihood, it is her client's first experience with the civil justice system and she goes the extra distance to make sure her client is well cared for during this process. Judy Massong
Theresa Ahern, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karen is a bright and hardworking lawyer. She will do what it takes to obtain a fair result for her clients. Karen is kind without being a pushover and assertive without being obnoxious. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Jenni Hallack, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kristine Grelish, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Jun 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Filutowski, Litigation Attorney on Apr 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Scudder's work.
John Greaney, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 5, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I work with Karen. She is a smart lawyer. Her strong point is communicating well with clients and assertively with insurance companies.She achieves great results. She is particularly responsive to each client's needs, keeps matters confidential, and always holds the client's interests paramount.
Kyle Olive, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 31, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karen is a smart and dedicated lawyer. Her clients benefit from her intellect, fierce advocacy and compassion.