Atty. Karen Smith Kienbaum

Atty. Karen Smith Kienbaum

Karen Smith Kienbaum is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, mediation, arbitration and 4 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1965, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Detroit Detroit 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen Smith Kienbaum at a glance

Karen Smith Kienbaum is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at The Kienbaum Law Group, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen Smith Kienbaum is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, mediation, arbitration and 4 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1965, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Karen practices at The Kienbaum Law Group, P.C. in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Smith Kienbaum's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

Karen Smith Kienbaum is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Karen Smith Kienbaum is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen Smith Kienbaum

Where is Karen Smith Kienbaum's law office located?
Karen Smith Kienbaum's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is The Kienbaum Law Group, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Smith Kienbaum handle?
Karen Smith Kienbaum focuses on contracts, employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Karen Smith Kienbaum practiced law?
Karen Smith Kienbaum has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Karen Smith Kienbaum go to law school?
Karen Smith Kienbaum earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Karen Smith Kienbaum for a consultation?
You can contact Karen Smith Kienbaum 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 Smith Kienbaum received?
Karen Smith Kienbaum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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