Karen B. Corbett

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Karen B. Corbett: Attorney with Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Karen is a seasoned defense attorney who is known both as an aggressive advo-cate for her clients and also a consummate professional in the courtroom.

One only has to look at the numerous glowing reviews Karen has received to un-derstand what caliber of attorney she is. Phrases like, “a masterful and brilliant counselor,” “impeccable judgment,” and “one of the brightest, most articulate and astute attorneys I have ever worked with” are just a few of the many acco-lades written by her peers and others who have worked with her.

Karen is a senior defense attorney who is known both as an aggressive advo-cate for her clients and also a consummate professional in the courtroom. She has over two decades of experience, with particular emphasis in medical mal-practice litigation and nursing home negligence. Karen enjoys her medical mal-practice defense work for many reasons, not the least of which is the continuing opportunity to further her already considerable knowledge of medicine.

Her 27+ years of experience include:

•Medical malpractice litigation on behalf of a diverse client base.

•Defense of nursing homes against various types of negligence claims.

•Representation of major Long Island based hospitals and a prominent New York dental school in complex defense matters requiring development and execution of sophisticated legal strategies.

•Extensive experience representing dentists, oral surgeons, podiatrists, chiropractors, and nurses against a wide variety of claims including, but not limited to, medical malpractice.

Commensurate with her many positive reviews, Karen is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest rating.*

As an expert in the area of risk management, Karen creates CLE presentations for clients on containing and challenging damages in high exposure cases, as well as legal education presentations on nursing home litigation. She also pres-ents ongoing “consult and advise” programs to the Firm’s hospital clients which are tailored to their needs, and she has published informative articles in the Firm’s client newsletter, Defense Practice Update, and MD News - Long Island.

In addition to her work as an attorney, Karen is valuable member of Firm’s Di-versity & Inclusion Committee, helping to foster a safe and inclusive working environment at MCB.

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Health Care Law
  • Electronic Discovery
  • General Liability
  • Labor & Employment
  • Nursing Home Law
  • Professional Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
St. John's University, B.S., cum laude, 1993
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; 1997, New York
Memberships:

Memberships

Nassau County Bar Association

Birth Information:
September 5, 1968
ISLN:
914128456

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/15/22 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Counsel on 07/10/20 in Negligence

    In addition to being an excellent attorney with impeccable judgment, Karen is a real advocate for her clients. She is able to strike a balance between aggressive advocacy for the client with professionalism. I would highly recommend her to anybody in... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/26/20 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Attorney on 06/26/20 in Medical Malpractice

    I have known Karen as a codefendant on several cases over the years, and she has always demonstrated the skills of an excellent attorney. She also has an exemplary work ethic and a dedication to excellence and integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/19/20 in Medical Malpractice

    Karen is a masterful and brilliant counselor. She’s an extraordinary and dynamic attorney. If ever anyone is in need of legal service Karen treats each matter and person like family and will work fearlessly to serve her clients. She is a shining e... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Junior Partner on 06/16/20 in Medical Malpractice

    I have worked with Karen on a few cases, and look forward to having additional cases with her in the future.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/15/20 in Medical Malpractice

    Karen Corbett is an excellent attorney and zealous advocate for her clients. I have had many cases with her and have always found her to be prepared, knowledgeable on the issues of the case and courteous.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/13/20 in Health Care

    Karen has a keen legal intellect and is savvy in the courtroom.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/13/20 in Dental Malpractice

    Karen has a keen legal intellect and is savvy in the courtroom.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/13/20 in Medical Malpractice

    Karen has a keen legal intellect and is savvy in the courtroom.

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Contact Information:

516-222-8513  Fax

www.mcblaw.com/at/karen-b-corbett

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