Karen D. Turano, Workers Comp Attorney in Columbus, Ohio
Over 19 years of legal practice
PartneratConnor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP
Columbus, OH
Practicing workers comp in Columbus since 2007.
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Karen D. Turano is a partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Karen has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP.
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- Handles Workers Comp matters from Columbus, OH.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Karen D. Turano: Karen D. Turano is a partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Karen has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP.
Areas of practice
Karen's practice areas in Columbus
Karen concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Columbus, Ohio
Karen takes workers comp matters in Columbus, Ohio. 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
Karen D. Turano, workers comp attorney serving Columbus
Karen D. Turano is a partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Karen has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP. Karen works from Columbus, Ohio and takes on workers comp matters across the region.
Karen Turano joined Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP in 2016 and became a Partner at the beginning of 2021. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with another law firm in the Columbus are for approximately 10 years and brought that experience with her.
Karen concentrates her practice area on representing injured workers with matters involving the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and appears at all levels of hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio. She has also practiced before the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund, the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and the Ohio Court of Claims in Victims of Crime Compensation where she has assisted clients in obtaining benefits. In addition, Karen assists with litigation before the various Courts of Common Pleas throughout the State and has argued successfully before the Tenth District Court of Appeals of Ohio and fought for clients before the Ohio Supreme Court in Mandamus actions.
Karen is married to a City of Columbus firefighter and has 4 young children. As a result of her husband being a firefighter, she has a detailed understanding of the daily encounters and struggles of firefighters. She takes distinct pride in representing firefighters in their battle for workers’ compensation benefits and claims for occupationally related cancer.
She has developed a reputation for successfully handling matters for firefighters and has developed an expertise with respect to the new legislation in Ohio for Occupationally Related Cancer diagnoses and assisting clients with pursuing such claims before the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Karen was asked to testify before the Ohio House and Senate in 2016 on behalf of the Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters and the Ohio Association of Justice in support of the presumptive legislation for firefighter cancer.
Karen attended Capital University Law School and earned her degree in 2007. While in law school, Karen was a volunteer with The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy and participated in Capital University Law School’s externship program with the Franklin County Domestic Relations Court, Juvenile Division.
Prior to attending law school, Karen graduated cum laude from and received her Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Georgia. While attending the University of Georgia, she was honored by being selected as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Working with Karen on a workers comp matter
Karen Turano joined Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP in 2016 and became a Partner at the beginning of 2021. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with another law firm in the Columbus are for approximately 10 years and brought that experience with her. Karen concentrates her practice area on representing injured workers with matters involving the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and appears at…
Who Karen represents
Karen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Columbus and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Karen studied and practices
Capital University J.D.
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Jurisdictions
Karen's state bar admissions
Ohio United States D
2007 · ACTIVE
Karen studied at — in Capital University J.D..
Law school and academic background
Karen completed — in Capital University J.D.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karen runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Karen's professional memberships and bar associations
Ohio State Bar Association Ohio Association for Justice
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Locations
Karen D. Turano's office in Columbus
Karen's primary office is at 2000 W Henderson Road, Suite 460, Columbus, OH, 43215. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP
2000 W Henderson Road, Suite 460
Columbus, OH 43215
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How to hire Karen D. Turano — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp 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 workers comp attorney in Columbus, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp 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 workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp 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 workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Karen D. Turano
How much does it cost to hire Karen for a workers comp 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 workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Karen's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple workers comp 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 Columbus?
Karen is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio 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 workers comp 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
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