Karen Holland, General Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
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Karen Holland is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on General.
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- Handles General matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans) (2023).
About Karen Holland: Karen Holland is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on General.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Karen takes on
Karen concentrates on general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Karen takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Holland — general lawyer in New Orleans
Karen Holland is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on General.
Concentrating primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and legal malpractice defense, Karen P. Holland has over twenty years of experience representing a cross-section of healthcare professionals, including individual health care providers, hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, same day surgery centers, and their various insurers
.Ms. Holland’s defense methods include a thorough, determined and vigorous defense of the medical professional throughout the pre-litigation medical review panel phase to conclusion. She has a deep understanding that suggesting alternative methods to reach a solution helps the client maintain control over the process. This also allows for the earliest possible successful resolution of the claim for her clients in the most cost-effective manner possible.
When defending health care professionals and facilities in the New Orleans area and throughout Louisiana, Ms. Holland is involved in all phases of those actions, including medical review panel proceedings, litigation, appeals and administrative/disciplinary proceedings brought before the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and other medical licensing agencies. She has represented a wide range of individual health care providers, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, CRNAs, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, home health care agencies and psychologists.
Expanding her focus beyond medical professionals, Ms. Holland also defends attorneys against legal malpractice claims before the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel and in litigation matters. Other professional liability practices include the defense of real estate agents and brokers and insurance agents and adjusters.
“My practice includes a thorough, determined and vigorous defense of all clients, including the medical and legal professional, with the goal of achieving the earliest possible resolution of the claim or complaint in the most cost-effective manner possible.”
Working with Karen on a general matter
Concentrating primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and legal malpractice defense, Karen P. Holland has over twenty years of experience representing a cross-section of healthcare professionals, including individual health care providers, hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, same day surgery centers, and their various insurers .Ms. Holland’s defense methods include a thorough,…
Clients Karen works with
Karen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. · 1993
Louisiana State University
B.A.
Jurisdictions
Karen's state bar admissions
Louisiana, Louisiana
ACTIVE
Karen studied at J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans and B.A. in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Karen completed J.D. in Loyola University New Orleans and B.A. in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karen runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Karen has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Inside New Orleans Readers’ Favorite Elite Lawyer, 2021
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026).
Locations
Karen Holland's office in New Orleans
Karen's primary office is at 755 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Karen Holland — 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 New Orleans, Louisiana
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 Holland
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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans?
Karen is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana 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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana
Karen handles general matters throughout Louisiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
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