Atty. Robert J. Karl

Atty. Robert J. Karl

Robert J. Karl is a lawyer practicing environmental law & complex litigation, environmental due diligence, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert J. Karl at a glance

Robert J. Karl is a Chair, Environmental Law Group based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U (1984). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1989) and Wright State University (B.A., 1982). Active member of American, Ohio State and Columbus (Co-Chair, Environmental Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert J. Karl is a lawyer practicing environmental law & complex litigation, environmental due diligence, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert J. received a B.A. degree from Wright State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Robert J. practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cleveland, OH and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Karl's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert J. Karl is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

Robert J. Karl is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert J. Karl is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert J. Karl is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Robert J. Karl is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert J. Karl

Where is Robert J. Karl's law office located?
Robert J. Karl's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Karl handle?
Robert J. Karl focuses on business, real estate, m&a, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Robert J. Karl practiced law?
Robert J. Karl has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Robert J. Karl go to law school?
Robert J. Karl earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Robert J. Karl for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Wright State University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U
Admitted: 1984

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