Karen E. Yates

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
American University, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Cornell Law School, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Connecticut; U.S. Tax Court; 2003, District of Columbia; 2004, New York; 2010, Pennsylvania; 2016, Massachusetts
ISLN:
913989720

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Trusts and Estates
  • Private client
  • Taxation
  • Real Estate
  • Estate Planning

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (27 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 08/14/13 in Estate Planning

    Karen is one of the best legal professionals I have had the pleasure of working with. Her knowledge and expertise in the area within which she practices is second to none. In my years of knwing Karen, I have worked for her, with her nad have had he... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/09/13 in Tax Law

    I have only worked with Karen as the co-author of an article we wrote. So, I can only comment on her knowledge, experience and her analytical capabilities, all of which I found to be outstanding.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/05/13 in Estate Planning

    Karen is one of the foremost authorities in estate planning and business succession planning. She is able to take complex technical issues and form practical solutions for clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/02/13 in Trusts and Estates

    I have had many conversations with Karen Yates at trusts and estates conferences, and have consulted with her on local law issues for my clients. In every case I have been impressed with her deep knowledge and thoroughness. I recommend her highly.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/01/13 in Trusts and Estates

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/01/13 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 08/01/13 in Trusts and Estates

    Karen has tremendous technical knowledge, and delivers clear and thoughful work product.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/26/13 in Trusts and Estates

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/13 in Trusts and Estates

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/13 in Wealth Planning

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