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Kara F. McIvorWorkers Compensation Attorney in Greensboro, NC
Roane Law
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Contact
Email
kara@roane-law.com
Phone
(336) 579-2400
Address
107 Lindley Road, Greensboro, NC, 27410, US
Professional
About
Kara F. McIvor is an attorney and Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Leader at Roane Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. She has been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1998. Kara’s dedication to her practice area and clients is evident in the honors / distinctions she holds. Kara graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from Vanderbilt University in 1993. While at Vanderbilt, Kara pursued her passion for music by auditioning for and performing with various local choirs / chorales / vocal groups. Kara obtained her J.D. in 1997 from Washington & Lee University School of Law. While at law school, Kara clerked for various professors and was an American Bar Association Negotiation Competition finalist. Kara is a Board Certified Specialist in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law. Only a small percentage of workers’ compensation attorneys in North Carolina are granted this certification by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization. Additionally, Kara holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell*, the highest peer review rating available and has been named a Top 25 North Carolina Workers’ Compensation attorney by the National Trial Lawyers’ Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers Association. Both of Kara’s parents were teachers / professors. Kara satisfies her natural desire to teach by serving as a mentor to younger lawyers and by speaking at numerous continuing legal education conferences. Kara lives in Kernersville with her husband, Jon, her son, Stratton, and her mother, Pat Newell. In addition to her devotion to her family, Kara enjoys singing, weight lifting and loves all things “beach.”
About Workers Compensation Law
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.
Credentials
Education
1997 Washington and Lee University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 Vanderbilt University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Top 25 Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyers - North Carolina, National Trial Lawyers Association 2018 Certified Mediator, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission 2012 AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell 2010 Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, NC Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Publications
2002 Trial Briefs (NCAJ) Medicaid Entitlement and Liens on Tort Recoveries
Associations
1998 - Present North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Workers Compensation Section
Speaking
2019 Workers' Compensation CLE Ethics in Workers' Compensation 2018 Workers' Compensation CLE Ethics in Workers' Compensation 2014 Workers' Compensation CLE Mediation in Workers' Compensation
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Updated: Sep 24, 2026