Atty. Karen McDearman

Atty. Karen McDearman

Karen McDearman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, appellate practice, erisa and 1 other area of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen McDearman at a glance

Karen McDearman is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1991), and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (1996). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1988) and Clemson University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen McDearman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, appellate practice, erisa and 1 other area of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Karen practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Karen McDearman's Areas of Practice

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

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 McDearman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

Karen McDearman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Karen McDearman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

Karen McDearman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Karen McDearman is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen McDearman

Where is Karen McDearman's law office located?
Karen McDearman's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen McDearman handle?
Karen McDearman focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Karen McDearman practiced law?
Karen McDearman has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Karen McDearman go to law school?
Karen McDearman earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Karen McDearman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1988
B.A.
Clemson University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1996

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