Atty. Karen E. Trefzger

Atty. Karen E. Trefzger

Karen Elisabeth Trefzger is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in litigation, insurance defense, and appellate law. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1994 before pursuing her Juris Doctor at the University of Miami School of Law, where she graduated in 1997.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Karen E. Trefzger at a glance

Karen E. Trefzger is an Attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida Virginia District of Columbia (1998). Educated at University of Miami, School of Law, Miami, Florida. (J.D., 1997) and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen Elisabeth Trefzger is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in litigation, insurance defense, and appellate law
  • She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1994 before pursuing her Juris Doctor at the University of Miami School of Law, where she graduated in 1997
  • After law school, Karen began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County, where she spent three years prosecuting cases and gaining valuable courtroom experience
  • Following her time as a prosecutor, Karen transitioned into insurance defense, spending 19 years at United Automobile Insurance Company
  • There, she handled all phases of litigation, representing clients in complex cases involving car accidents, insurance claims, and personal injury
  • Her deep understanding of insurance law later led her to serve as an appellate attorney for the Small Business Administration, where she spent two years focusing on appellate matters and legal advocacy
  • Now based in Morgan & Morgan’s Washington, D.C. office, Karen brings decades of litigation and appellate experience to her personal injury practice
  • Licensed to practice in Florida, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., she is dedicated to fighting for those who have been injured and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve

Practice Areas Explained

Karen E. Trefzger's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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.

Karen E. Trefzger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen E. Trefzger

Where is Karen E. Trefzger's law office located?
Karen E. Trefzger's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Morgan & Morgan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen E. Trefzger handle?
Karen E. Trefzger focuses on car accidents, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Karen E. Trefzger practiced law?
Karen E. Trefzger has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Karen E. Trefzger go to law school?
Karen E. Trefzger earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Karen E. Trefzger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami, School of Law, Miami, Florida.
- 1997
B.A.
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Florida Virginia District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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