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Karen L. Winters
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Karen L. Winters

3.9
9 reviews

1594 Mono Ave., P.O. Box 1987, Minden, NV 89423

Employment and Civil Rights, Estate Planning/Wills/Trusts, Elder Law/Asset Protection and 3 more

About Karen L. Winters

Professional Experience:
1996 - Present
The Carson Valley office was established after serving the Lake Tahoe area for seven years. Principal of two attorney law firm engaged in representation of employees in wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes and discrimination suits, representation of businesses and contractors in contract disputes, estate planning, Medicaid planning and elder law issues.

1989 - 1996: Associated with the Law Office of Dale L. Sare in South Lake Tahoe, California, representing the South Tahoe Public Utility District in all matters including creation of the policies and training on prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace; represented local businesses and individuals in real estate litigation and business disputes.

Licenses:
Nevada State Bar Admitted October 1987
California State Bar Admitted October 1990
U.S. District of Nevada Admitted September 1994
U.S. District of California, Eastern District Admitted November 1991
U.S. District of California, Northern District Admitted February 1993
U.S. District of California, Southern District Admitted August 1997
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Admitted November 2001

Related Professional Experience:
1997-Present Arbitrator for the court mandated arbitration program.
1987-1989 Practiced law in Northern Nevada and South Lake Tahoe, California
1976-1982 Employed as an escrow officer for title companies. Handled all transaction documents for purchase and sales of homes, mobile homes, commercial, and development real state.

Related and Professional Associations
2006 - present Member of the Elder Law Section of the Nevada State Bar Association.
2008-2009 Elder Law Section Chairperson
1986 - Present Member of the American Bar Association.
Also a member in the Litigation Section, Section of Labor and Employment Law, and Section of Real Estate, Trust and Probate Law.
1999 - Present Member of the Association of American Justice.
2001 - Present Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
2010 - Present Member of Elder Counsel
2002 - 2003 Soroptimist International of Carson Valley, Club President

Education:
Golden Gate University, School of Law - Juris Doctorate, 1987
Graduated in top one-third.

Chosen as one of two students to represent the school in National Moot Court competition. Columnist for law school paper.

University of Nevada, Reno: Bachelor of Arts - December 1983 with honors

 

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Business Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Other 3
    • Employment and Civil Rights
    • Estate Planning/Wills/Trusts
    • Elder Law/Asset Protection

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Nevada
    1990, California
    1991, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    1993, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    1994, United States District Court for the District of Nevada
    2001, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    State Bar of Nevada
    American Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Golden Gate University
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University

    University of Nevada
    Class of 1983
    B.A.

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1594 Mono Ave.P.O. Box 1987Minden, NV 89423U.S.A.

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    Karen L. Winters was admitted in 1987 to the State of Nevada.
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    Karen L. Winters attended Golden Gate University.

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