Atty. Mark Leonard Karno

Atty. Mark Leonard Karno

Phi Kappa Phi. Author: "Statute of Limitations on Injured Minors' Medical Claims, the Solution," 28 ISBA Tort Trends 3 (July, 1992); "Written Exculpatory Clauses as a Defense to Tort Claims: A Survey of Illinois Case Law and Pointers to the Practitioner," 28 ISBA Tort Trends 4 (March, 1993); "Legal Malpractice Issues Facing the Tort Law Practitioner," 29 ISBA Tort Trends 4 (April, 1994); "House Bill 20 Turns the Petrillo Doctrine Upside Down," 30 ISBA Tort Trends 8 (June, 1995) "Section 143A of the Insurance Code: A proposed amendment," 32 ISBA Tort Trends I (August, 1996).

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Leonard Karno at a glance

Mark Leonard Karno is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984), and United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (2018). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois-Urbana (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Author

  • "Statute of Limitations on Injured Minors' Medical Claims, the Solution," 28 ISBA Tort Trends 3 (July, 1992)
  • "Written Exculpatory Clauses as a Defense to Tort Claims: A Survey of Illinois Case Law and Pointers to the Practitioner," 28 ISBA Tort Trends 4 (March, 1993)
  • "Legal Malpractice Issues Facing the Tort Law Practitioner," 29 ISBA Tort Trends 4 (April, 1994)
  • "House Bill 20 Turns the Petrillo Doctrine Upside Down," 30 ISBA Tort Trends 8 (June, 1995) "Section 143A of the Insurance Code: A proposed amendment," 32 ISBA Tort Trends I (August, 1996)
  • Elected to Assembly of Illinois State Bar Association, Vice-Chair, Civil Practice, Chicago 2010

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Leonard Karno's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Leonard Karno 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.

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Wrongful Death

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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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Chicago 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Leonard Karno

Where is Mark Leonard Karno's law office located?
Mark Leonard Karno's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Leonard Karno handle?
Mark Leonard Karno focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Leonard Karno practiced law?
Mark Leonard Karno has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Mark Leonard Karno go to law school?
Mark Leonard Karno earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Mark Leonard Karno for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Leonard Karno 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 Mark Leonard Karno received?
Mark Leonard Karno's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
University of Illinois-Urbana
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2018
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2019
Florida
Admitted: 2021

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