Atty. Don Karotkin

Atty. Don Karotkin

Mr. Don Karotkin is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice defense, legal ethics and professional responsibility and 8 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (346) 327-1904 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Don Karotkin at a glance

Don Karotkin is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Don Karotkin, Attorney at Law. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1973) and Tulane University University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Don Karotkin is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice defense, legal ethics and professional responsibility and 8 other areas of law
  • Don received a degree from Tulane University, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Don practices at Don Karotkin, Attorney at Law in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Don Karotkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don Karotkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Don Karotkin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Texas →

Wrongful Death

Don Karotkin is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Don Karotkin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Don Karotkin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Don Karotkin is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Don Karotkin

Where is Don Karotkin's law office located?
Don Karotkin's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Don Karotkin, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Don Karotkin handle?
Don Karotkin focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Don Karotkin practiced law?
Don Karotkin has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Don Karotkin go to law school?
Don Karotkin earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Don Karotkin for a consultation?
You can contact Don Karotkin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Don Karotkin received?
Don Karotkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1973
B.A.
Tulane University University of Texas at Austin
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994

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