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Karen L Webber
About Karen
Biography
Karen L. Webber is an attorney licensed to practice law in Washington and Oregon. She was admitted to practice in Oregon in 2003 and in Washington in 2004. Karen is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College. She has a varied background including several years of experience with a national trust company.
Karen is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Washington Women Lawyers, and The George & Donald Simpson American Inn of Court.
Most recently, Karen earned the designation of CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She is the only CELA in Clark County, WA. She started working with Margaret during law school, worked as an associate immediately after law school, became a partner in 2013, and is now the firm’s Managing Partner. She currently holds an AVVO rating of 10.
Away from the office, Karen enjoys free time with her husband, is an active member in PEO, an International Women’s Organization, and Pink Lemonade, a project supporting those affected by breast cancer.
Karen completed her first half marathon in 2012. Karen enjoys helping people understand complex legal issues. She takes pride in guiding our clients through the complex maze of laws that impact their lives and the loved ones they are caring for. Everyone agrees Karen’s down‑to‑earth explanations help clients understand complex legal issues.
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Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 22 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Pettis Webber Pacific Estate and Asset Planning
1500 D Street, Vancouver, WA, 98663
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Karen L Webber's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disappointing.
We went to Karen Webber in June 2019 and paid nearly $4,000 up front for estate documents given my husband's Parkinson's diagnosis. It is now Almost May 2020 and the promised documents have not been delivered. Crystal, Karen's paralegal, said Karen still needs to review our documents before releasi...
Posted by Fiona | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning
Because of a sudden and unexpected change in circumstances I needed some work done under a very short deadline. Karen responded to my needs in a compassionate and conscientious manner. I appreciate her thoroughness and would highly recommend her.
Posted by Virgil Dowell | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional and Compassionate
Karen handled our estate and family trust. She understood our needs, was patient and thorough in her explanations, and guided us through decisions. We were cared for and have peace of mind at the end of our estate process.
Posted by Mike | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trust Set-up
I hired Ms Webber and her firm to draw up a trust for me. The firm had done my late wife's and my wills, community property agreements, POAs and healthcare directives. I felt her expertise in elder law was the best I would find anywhere. Ms Webber explained the process to me in terms I could under...
Posted by Wendy | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I unreservedly recommend Karen Webber
I had a complex situation involving my brother's estate to deal with. I am very happy that I was able to work with Karen Webber and her team; without them in would have been a nightmare. They have been professional, supportive, patient, and fair throughout all my interactions with them. I have had...
Karen L Webber's Lawyer Endorsements
"Karen Webber is one of Washington's preeminent estate planning and elder law attorneys. She is knowledgeable and thorough. Your estate is in good hands with Karen Webber!"
"I endorse Karen Webber. She is a highly competent and thoughtful attorney."
"I know Karen from a national organization of elder law attorneys. Karen is extremely caring, professional, knowledgable and trustworthy. I highly recommend Karen as an Elder Law attorney."
"Karen is a great lawyer. I would trust her to handle my matters, or that of my family. She is trustworthy and diligent. A client can't go wrong with Karen."
"Karen is an outstanding attorney. She is a tremendous asset to our legal community. Karen is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and professional. I regularly consult with or refer matters to Karen. I give her my highest recommendation."
"I've known Karen for several years now through an organization of elder law attorneys. She is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate service to her clients."
"I've known Karen through a national organization of estate planning and elder care law attorneys for many years. Karen clearly is experienced, knowledgeable, cares about her clients and communicates well. I fully endorse her as someone to whom I would gladly refer clients, knowing that anyone that I would refer to her would be in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a great resource for many local attorneys in the areas of trust law, special needs estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship and elder law. She is also pleasant, respectful and intelligent."
"I have known Karen and her work for many years. I routinely and confidently refer people to her for Probate, Estate Planning, Trust, Medicaid Planning, and Guardianship work. She holds herself to an incredibly high standard, both personally and professionally. To say she is extremely skilled, capable, and intelligent is an understatement. She brings much to representation that cannot be taught, such as strength, confidence, compassion, insight, and integrity. She just seems to know how to work with anyone and any situation effectively. Though known to be a leading elder law attorney in Southwest Washington, she also participates on a state and national level, ceaselessly increasing and refining her already considerable skills. Her elder law knowledge is comprehensive, spanning more than can be stated in a review. She routinely handles many complicated areas such as special needs trusts and complex estates. Karen's work commands respect from her colleagues and the courts."
"I have known Karen for a number of years and seen her work and competence as a truly professional and highly ethical attorney.. She is well versed in both Estate Planning and Elder Law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am always happy to refer any client who has estate planning or elder law needs in Washington to Karen as I know that will always be taken care of from both a legal and personal stand."
"I endorse this lawyer, Karen Webber and her Partner Margaret Phelan as the cutting edge attorneys and planners in Elder Care and Special Needs law. They are the "go to" attorneys in their area and highly regarded nationally by their peers. I highly recommend and endorse them.."
"Karen was a law school colleague and a friend. She is dedicated, hard working and cares deeply about her work and clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Karen since she was in law school and am impressed daily with her legal abilities and compassion. She has an amazing ability to explain the most complicated concepts in terms anyone can understand. Clients and staff continually praise her."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2003
Federal Law Tax Certificate, Lewis & Clark Law School
2001
Honors Brief, First Year Appellate Arguments, Lewis & Clark Law School
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Pettis Webber Pacific Estate and Asset Planning
2016 - 2020
Partner, Phelan Webber Pettis P.S.
2013 - 2016
Partner, Phelan Webber & Associates P.S.
2003 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Margaret Madison Phelan P.S.
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Margaret Madison Phelan P.S.
2002 - 2003
Volunteer Bookkeeper, Oregon Literacy, Inc.
1996 - 2000
Financial Officer, Us Trust Company
Associations
2015 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Pink Lemonade ProjectThriver Friend and Mentor
2004 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember & Current Program Chair
1995 - Present
PEO InternationalMember & Current Treasurer
Clark County Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Washington Women Lawyers
Member
Oregon State Bar
Member
Education
2003
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Illinois Wesleyan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2015
WEA Retired Teachers Group Speaking Event
5 Costly Myths of Estate Planning
2015
Seminar held by Phelan Webber & Associates
Protect Your Home, Your Life Savings, and Your Family From Catastrophic Illness and Nursing Home Expenses
2015
Seminar held by Phelan Webber & Associates
5 Costly Myths of Estate Planning
2015
Clark County WA Guardianship Bar Meeting
Selling Real Property
2015
Clark County Guardianship Bar Meeting
Medicaid and...
2015
2015 Title 11 Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Training
Least restrictive Alternatives
2013
Settlement Guardian ad Litem Training
Special Needs Trusts
2013
Seminar held by Phelan Webber & Associates
Tricks to Beat Death and Taxes
2012
2012 Title 11 Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Training
Determination of Functional Capacity in Accordance with Guardianship Statutes
2009
WSU Gerontology Class
Top Ten Questions of Clark County Seniors
2009
WSU Death and Dying Class
Essential Estate Planning and End of Life Documents
2007
WSU Death and Dying Class
Essential Estate Planning and End of Life Documents
2005
WSU Death and Dying Class
Essential Estate Planning Documents
Publications
2015
Advantage
What You Really Need to Know for the Second Half of Life
Languages
English