Atty. Karen Held Phipps

Atty. Karen Held Phipps

Karen Held Phipps is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Columbus Columbus 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Karen Held Phipps at a glance

Karen Held Phipps is a wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2003) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2004). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 2003) and Capital University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen Held Phipps is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Karen practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Held Phipps's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

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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 Held Phipps is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Karen Held Phipps is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen Held Phipps

Where is Karen Held Phipps's law office located?
Karen Held Phipps's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Held Phipps handle?
Karen Held Phipps focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Karen Held Phipps practiced law?
Karen Held Phipps has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Karen Held Phipps go to law school?
Karen Held Phipps earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Karen Held Phipps for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Capital University Law School
- 2003
B.A.
Capital University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2004

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