
Karen Carter Owens, General Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on General, Government, and Health Care · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Partner
Phoenix, AZ
Practicing general in Phoenix since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Karen Carter Owens is a partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Health Care. Karen has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- General · Government · Health Care
- Handles General, Government, and Health Care matters from Phoenix, AZ.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Karen Carter Owens: Karen Carter Owens is a partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Health Care. Karen has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Karen takes on
Karen concentrates on general, government, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General
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General cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Karen takes general matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karen agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Karen takes government matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karen agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Karen takes health care matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Karen Carter Owens — general lawyer in Phoenix
Karen Carter Owens is a partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Health Care. Karen has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Karen Carter Owens is a lawyer practicing health care operations, health care regulation, health care compliance and 3 other areas of law. Karen Carter received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years. Karen Carter practices at Coppersmith Brockelman PLC in Phoenix, AZ.
Working with Karen on a general matter
Karen Carter Owens is a lawyer practicing health care operations, health care regulation, health care compliance and 3 other areas of law. Karen Carter received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years. Karen Carter practices at Coppersmith Brockelman PLC in Phoenix, AZ.
Clients Karen works with
Karen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, government, and health care matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Vanderbilt University
J.D. · 1983
Brown University
A.B. Center · 1978
Jurisdictions
Karen's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1989 · ACTIVE
Arizona
1984 · ACTIVE
Karen studied at J.D. in Vanderbilt University and A.B. Center in Brown University.
Law school and academic background
Karen completed J.D. in Vanderbilt University and A.B. Center in Brown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karen runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Karen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Karen's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Arizona
Member, 1985-present Council Member Antitrust Section, 1992-1996) American Bar Association (Vice Chair, Licensure, Certification & Accreditation Practice Group, 2002-2003) Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers (Member, Executive Committee, 1997-2000) · membership
Locations
Karen Carter Owens's office in Phoenix
Karen's primary office is at 2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1900, Phoenix, AZ, 85004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Karen Carter Owens — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Karen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing general attorneys in Phoenix.
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How to hire Karen Carter Owens — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Karen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Karen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Karen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Karen
Karen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Karen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Karen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Karen Carter Owens
How much does it cost to hire Karen for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Karen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Karen offer a free consultation?
Karen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karen's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Karen's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Karen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Karen take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Karen is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Karen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Karen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Karen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Karen accepting new general clients right now?
Karen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona
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