Karen Kathryn Koehler

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Karen Kathryn Koehler is a distinguished attorney at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore in Seattle, Washington, where she focuses her practice on complex, high-stakes medical malpractice and personal injury cases. With an impressive track record, Karen has secured landmark verdicts that underscore her commitment to justice and her clients. Notably, she achieved a monumental $123 million verdict against Ride the Ducks in 2019, followed by a remarkable $43 million verdict in a motorcycle versus vehicle case in 2022. Her tenacity and expertise also led to a $10 million settlement from the City of Seattle for the Black Lives Matter peaceful protester case in 2024. Karen specializes in representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, as well as those who have lost loved ones due to wrongful death. Her legal acumen spans a variety of cases, from product liability and medical negligence to highway design and civil rights violations. In 2022, she achieved a significant $3.5 million verdict in a civil murder case, further cementing her reputation as a formidable advocate for her clients. Respected within the legal community, Karen shares her knowledge and insights as a speaker at various trial lawyer organizations across the country. A lifelong Seattle resident since the age of four, she cherishes her time with her three children and grandchildren. Additionally, she is the host of "The Velvet Hammer Podcast," a platform she launched in 2020, which has evolved into a dynamic video podcast. With her unwavering dedication to her clients and her community, Karen Kathryn Koehler continues to make a profound impact in the field of law.

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