Karen B. Dawson
Dawson Estate Law PC • West Linn, OR
TrustsEstate PlanningImmigrationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
karen@dawsonestate.law
Phone
(503) 303-8040
Website
Address
5695 Hood St, West Linn, OR, 97068, US
Professional
About
Karen B. Dawson is a seasoned attorney based in West Linn, Oregon, with over two decades of experience in estate planning, immigration, and personal injury law. A cum laude graduate of Claremont McKenna College, she earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in 1994. Initially launching her career as an immigration lawyer in San Francisco, Karen expanded her practice after relocating to Oregon, where she founded Dawson Estate Law, PC, in 2007. Karen's expertise spans a diverse array of legal areas, including crafting comprehensive estate plans that protect her clients' legacies, navigating complex immigration issues, and advocating for individuals in personal injury cases. She is particularly passionate about fostering relationships with her clients, drawing from their unique life experiences to provide tailored legal solutions that resonate with their values and aspirations. At Dawson Estate Law, PC, Karen leads a dedicated team of legal professionals, emphasizing a collaborative and empathetic approach that ensures each client's needs are met with precision and care. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her professional affiliations, which include the Oregon State Bar, the State Bar of California, Phi Beta Kappa, and Wealth Counsel, LLC. Outside of her legal practice, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, camping, fishing, and engaging in hands-on home repairs, all of which contribute to her well-rounded perspective on life and law. With her extensive knowledge and compassionate approach, Karen B. Dawson is dedicated to empowering her clients and helping them navigate the complexities of their legal journeys.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
1994 Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1989 Claremont McKenna College B.A. cum laude N/A University of California - Berkeley
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1989 Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
Associations
2007 - Present Wealth Counsel LLC Member 2007 - Present Oregon State Bar - Estate Planning Section Member 2003 - Present Oregon State Bar Active member 1994 - Present State Bar of California Member 2010 - 2012 National Charity League - Blue Heron Chapter Board member
Speaking
2016 Riverside Forum Trust v. Wills - Making an Educated Choice 2015 Riverside Forum Preparing your family with Estate Planning 2015 Riverside Forum Preparing your family with Estate Planning 2011 Portland Community College - Personal Financial Planning Class Basics of Estate Planning 2009 Evergreen Investment Club 12 Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning
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Updated: May 25, 2026