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“I view all people involved in lawsuits — regardless of the area of law — as legal consumers. Understanding your consumer rights when you purchase legal services is crucial. Knowledge of your rights can strongly influence your legal path and even the outcome of your case — in ways you might not even realize.”

— Karen WinnerAttorney & Legal Consultant

The National Law Journal called Karen Winner...

"New York Watchdog" of the Courts

The Karen Winner Difference

  • 1

    Honest & Objective Legal Advice

    You deserve to work with an ethical attorney that will listen to you and provide advice that you can trust. Karen's client-centered approach is based on providing unvarnished truth and empowering clients to make informed decisions.

  • 2

    Leaving No Stone Unturned

    Karen goes the extra mile, and that is often the difference in a case. Whether it is locating a one-of-a-kind expert, rigorous fact finding, or thinking outside the box to find new options, Karen will give your case the utmost attention as if you were family.

  • 3

    30-Yrs. Investigative Experience

    Karen gained invaluable skills as a former investigative reporter and former Policy Analyst for the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs. She has the resolve and experience to combat unethical litigants, attorneys, accountants, witnesses, and even judges.

Karen's Practice Areas

  • Client Advocacy in Attorney-Client Disputes

    Karen is a nationally-acclaimed advocate protecting consumers of legal services for the past 30 years. Whether you have questions or concerns in finding an appropriate attorney/legal team, or you are having problems with your current attorney, Karen can be a valuable liaison to advocate on your behalf.

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  • ADA Accommodations in Court for Invisible Conditions

    It is common for litigants and attorneys to be unaware of the fact that they may be entitled to special accommodations in court for invisible conditions such as PTSD, ADHD, memory or cognitive issues, hearing or sight problems that may be related to aging. These accommodations can change the outcome of your case.

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  • Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

    As an attorney, Karen offers help with obtaining copyrights and trademarks, and has experience with legal disputes involving trademarks, including for the music industry. In complex cases, she works with a team.

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  • Independent Factual Research & Investigation

    As an attorney, former investigative reporter, and former Policy Analyst for the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Karen is well qualified to conduct research and investigation for a wide range of matters for private clients.

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  • Coming Soon at KarenWinner.com

    Karen Winner is offering online courses and other resources to educate legal consumers on attorney-client matters, ADA court accommodations, and women in divorce. Please check back soon for more details.

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The Latest Stories About Alleged Misconduct by Judges

  • ABC News

    Retired Judge Stewart Rosenwasser Kills Self at Orange County Home as FBI Arrive to Arrest Him

    Karen Winner's Comment: I personally experienced Stewart Rosenwasser's machinations when I was representing a woman in divorce and he was the opposing attorney.

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  • NBC New York

    Allegations of Judge Misconduct in High-Stakes Divorce and Custody Case in Rockland County Involving Judge Sherri Eisenpress

    Karen Winner's Comment: After Judge Eisenpress recused herself, a new judge replaced her on this case. I represented the wife during a trial and I completely understand why she went to the press.

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  • Local Coast Outpost

    Judge Gregory Kreis Facing Formal Inquiry Into 19 Counts of Alleged Misconduct, Including Drug and Alcohol Use, Sexually Inappropriate Behavior and Antisemitic Remarks

    Karen Winner's Comment: Since this article was published, Judge Gregory Kreis was censured for misconduct and permanently resigned from the bench in California.

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Karen's Work & Comments Have Been Featured In

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What People Say About Karen Winner

  • "Karen is much in the tradition of Mother Jones... I hold her in enormous regard for her talents and intellect as well as her character. She is a superb investigative reporter, an excellent writer and a kind and caring human being with a rare ability for helping the persons whose paths she crosses to 'actualize' themselves."

    — The late Barbara Seaman

    Author of "The Doctors' Case Against the Pill" & Co-founder of the National Women's Health Network

  • "Karen Winner’s groundbreaking exposé of the flagrant denials of due process and judicial abuses inflicted on women in our family courts is a clarion call for legislative action."

    — Jerrold Nadler

    U.S. Congressman

  • "The failure of the justice system stands naked in this shiveringly revealing book by Karen Winner"

    — Gerry Spence

    Famed Trial Lawyer & Author of How to Argue and Win Every Time

  • "[Karen Winner] is [the] catalyst for the changes that we adopted."

    — The Late Honorable E. Leo Milonas

    Retired App. Justice & Former Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York