Atty. Karen E. Evans
Recipient, Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, U.S. Air Force.
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Karen E. Evans is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at The Cochran Firm, DC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1990), Virginia (1997), and Maryland and (1997). Educated at North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of (J.D., 1990) and East Carolina University (B.S.N, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax, American and National Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar Bar Association of the District of Columbia The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan D, C, and (Member, Secretary, 2008-2009 Treasurer 2009— Board of Governors, 2003—) Women's Bar Association (Sustaining Member) Maryland Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Recipient, Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, U.S
- Air Force
- Listed in Strathmore's Who's Who
- Selected, Texas Tech University Law Review
- Registered Nurse, Captain, U.S
- Air Force, 1981-1987
- Adjunct Professor, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
- Advisor/Director, Virginia Commission on Women in the Legal System, 2002—
- Mediator, District of Columbia Superior Court, 2001—
- Listed in: Super Lawyers, 2007
- Best Lawyers in America, 2009, 2010
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Karen E. Evans is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →
Karen E. Evans is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in District of Columbia →
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.
Karen E. Evans is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Karen E. Evans is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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