Karen Sheffer

Karen E. Sheffer focuses her practice on workers’ compensation appeals and medical malpractice cases. A tenacious team player, she is diligent and seeks efficient solutions to meet her clients’ needs.

Karen also works as a magistrate for the mayor’s court in a local suburb, and is legal adviser to a local suburban police department, providing her with additional insights into all aspects of the law.

Experience :

• Handled .512 workers’ compensation appeals. Drafted compensation settlements for self-insured clients, including those requiring Medicare set-aside provisions, and drafted briefs in mandamus actions.
• Assisted in a medical malpractice case. Prepared an analysis of the client’s potential liability exposure and of potential damages, and identified and vetted potential medical experts.
• Advised a hospital client on issues related to mandatory reporting requirements under Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act.

Memberships :

• American Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association
• Ohio Bar Association
• Ohio Municipal League

Education :

• J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1979
• B.A., Ohio Northern University, 1975

Admissions :

• U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1998
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1983