Atty. Karen L. Root
Karen L. Root is a lawyer practicing discrimination, americans with disabilities act, sexual harassment and 4 other areas of law.
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About Karen L. Root at a glance
Karen L. Root is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Hawkins & Root P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, workers comp, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1997). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1996) and Sangamon State University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Decatur and Illinois State Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Karen L. Root is a lawyer practicing discrimination, americans with disabilities act, sexual harassment and 4 other areas of law
- Karen received a B.A. degree from Sangamon State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Karen practices at Hawkins & Root P.C. in Decatur, IL
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Karen L. Root's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen L. Root handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Karen L. Root is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Karen L. Root is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Karen L. Root is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Karen L. Root is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Decatur are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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