Atty. Karen M. Patten

Atty. Karen M. Patten

Ms. Karen M.

Atlanta Atlanta 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen M. Patten at a glance

Karen M. Patten is a wrongful termination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, and ssd attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2001). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Karen M. Patten is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination, sexual harassment and 19 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Karen practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Karen M. Patten's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Karen M. Patten is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Georgia →

Sexual Harassment

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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 M. Patten is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Karen M. Patten is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Karen M. Patten is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen M. Patten

Where is Karen M. Patten's law office located?
Karen M. Patten's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen M. Patten handle?
Karen M. Patten focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Karen M. Patten practiced law?
Karen M. Patten has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Karen M. Patten go to law school?
Karen M. Patten earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Karen M. Patten for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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