Atty. Karen L. Steele

Atty. Karen L. Steele

Karen L. Steele is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury and 4 other areas of law.

Altoona Altoona 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Karen L. Steele at a glance

Karen L. Steele is an Attorney based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, practicing at Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ (1980). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Altoona, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen L. Steele is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Karen practices at Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith in Altoona, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Karen L. Steele's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen L. Steele 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.

Karen L. Steele is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 L. Steele is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Karen L. Steele is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Karen L. Steele is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Karen L. Steele is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen L. Steele

Where is Karen L. Steele's law office located?
Karen L. Steele's law practice is located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The firm is Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen L. Steele handle?
Karen L. Steele focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Karen L. Steele practiced law?
Karen L. Steele has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Karen L. Steele go to law school?
Karen L. Steele earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Karen L. Steele for a consultation?
You can contact Karen L. Steele 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 Karen L. Steele received?
Karen L. Steele's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1980
B.S.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ
Admitted: 1980

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