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Meet Karen M. Buckley,
Attorney
Attorney Karen M. Buckley is passionate about
using her professional strengths to help people
resolve life's complicated issues. She assists
her clients through some of the most difficult
times of their lives, so she feels it's essential
to inject genuine humanity into the process.
Since earning her law degree in 1987 from
the University of Buffalo, Karen has developed
a practice based on competence and compassion.
Karen brings twenty years of experience with
the law together with an intuitive ability
to sift the facts of a particular case. By
determining how the law fits the facts, Karen
can then make sound, supported arguments to
the court. She is able to explore creative
and reasonable solutions with her clients.
Karen takes the time needed to educate and
understand her clients. She discusses with
them not only where they are now, but how
they arrived at this point and how to move
forward. "If I can help my clients envision
a better future for themselves while I'm looking
out for their best interests, I feel I'm doing
my job," Karen says. "It's not only about
winning. It's about doing what's best for
you and your family, not only today but into
the future."
In family law cases, Karen works with her clients to put the children first and to come to an equitable solution. "You do need to be a strong advocate for your client," she says, "but you don't need to see a protracted fight in every case." In many cases, there is an appropriate settlement that can and should be reached. Karen is trained in collaborative law, and advises clients going through the mediation process. All avenues of resolution will be analyzed to find a course that best suits her client's circumstances.
In civil litigation, Karen particularly enjoys
helping clients find a reasonable, appropriate
solution to their disputes. Proper use of
discovery and a willingness to keep the client's
best interest — in every sense of its meaning —
in mind often allow, Karen to achieve a positive
result.
Bankruptcy is a difficult process for an individual
or family. Karen finds it rewarding when she
can help a family avoid bankruptcy. In the
event bankruptcy is a necessary solution.
Karen will advise the client through the bankruptcy
process so they can achieve their "fresh start."
Karen has litigated cases throughout Massachusetts. She has practiced before the probate and family courts in Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Worcester, Plymouth and Barnstable counties, as well as various district courts in the Boston, MetroWest and North Shore areas.
While earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Albany, Karen was selected to participate in an internship with the New York State Assembly. She received her J.D. in 1987 from the University of Buffalo Law School. After practicing law in New York State for nearly seven years, Karen moved to Massachusetts where she has practiced since 1994. She is admitted to practice in both New York and Massachusetts, as well as the 1st and 2nd Circuits of the Federal Court of Appeals, the District of Massachusetts and the Northern and Western Districts of New York federal courts.
She is a member of the New York, Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations. Karen serves as Vice President for The Divorce Center, a non-profit organization that utilizes public and professional education to make divorce less traumatic and more civil, particularly for the children. She also volunteers her time as a trial judge in the Massachusetts Bar Association's annual high school mock trial competition.
An active community member, Karen coaches
in the Parkway Youth Soccer League and is
on the Board of the Home and School Association
for her children's school. She also serves
on the finance council of her church. Karen
is married and has two children.
For competence and compassion, contact
Attorney Karen Buckley.
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