Atty. Waseem A. Karim

Atty. Waseem A. Karim

Waseem A. Karim is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, mediation and 5 other areas of law.

Evanston Evanston 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Waseem A. Karim at a glance

Waseem A. Karim is a personal injury, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, and adr attorney based in Evanston, Illinois. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2004), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2007), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2008), and Illinois (2013). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Emory University (B.A. English, 2001). Active member of Fayette County and Kentucky Bar Associations. Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Waseem A. Karim is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, mediation and 5 other areas of law
  • Waseem received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Waseem practices in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Waseem A. Karim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Waseem A. Karim 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.

Waseem A. Karim is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Waseem A. Karim is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Waseem A. Karim is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Waseem A. Karim is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Waseem A. Karim is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

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 Evanston 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 Waseem A. Karim

Where is Waseem A. Karim's law office located?
Waseem A. Karim's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Waseem A. Karim handle?
Waseem A. Karim focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Waseem A. Karim practiced law?
Waseem A. Karim has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Waseem A. Karim go to law school?
Waseem A. Karim earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. English, 2001).
How can I contact Waseem A. Karim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2004
B.A. English
Emory University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2008
Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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