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Karen O’Kasey's Profile Image

Karen O’Kasey

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2012.
1000 Southwest Broadway, 20th Floor Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 222-4499
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Firm: Hart Wagner LLP
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Hart Wagner LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (503) 222-4499

Karen O’Kasey’s trial practice focuses on defending employers and medical professionals in state and federal courts in both Oregon and Washington. She has represented employers in all types of employment discrimination claims brought in federal and state court.

In addition to defending private employers, Ms. O’Kasey has extensive experience defending municipalities against all types of tort claims, including Section 1983 claims, First Amendment claims, and public accommodation claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ms. O’Kasey’s medical negligence practice focuses primarily on defending medical professionals involved in pharmaceutical or medical device litigation.

PRACTICE EMPHASIS
  • Employment Defense
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND SPEECHES
  • Trial Skills
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 18th Annual Litigation Institute, 2011
  • Oregon Pleadings and Parties: Tips and Traps for the Unwary
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2010
  • OEC 104 In The Wake of Marcum v. Adventist Health
    Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Annual Convention, 2009
  • Trial Advocacy in Action
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 16th Annual Litigation Institute, 2009
  • Trial Evidence in Employment and Civil Rights Cases
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2007
  • Discovery and Punitive Damages Motions
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2007
  • Practical Considerations in Using Expert Witnesses
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 12th Annual Litigation Institute, 2005
  • Powerful Motion Practice-Discovery Motions
    Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2004
  • Oregon Civil Pleading and Practice, Chapter on Interpleader
    Oregon State Bar Publication, 1998
  • Oregon Damages, Chapter on Damages in Admiralty
    Oregon State Bar Publication, 1990, 1992, 1995
  • An In-Depth Look at Title I of the ADA
    Oregon State Bar Americans with Disabilities Act CLE Program, 1996, 1997
  • Dentist Benefits Insurance Company
    Risk Management Instructor, 1994 – 2002
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Karen O’Kasey
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland, OR (2023)
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland, OR (2021)
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland, OR (2019)
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland, OR (2017)
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland, OR (2015)
  • Oregon Super Lawyers, 2006 - present
  • "Top 25" Women Lawyers, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2011 - present
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Lawyer of the Year - Legal Malpractice Defense - Portland, OR by Best Lawyers in America, 2015
  • Local Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation, 2015
Education
Santa Clara University, J.D.
Graduated 1986
San Francisco State University, B.A.
Graduated 1983
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (503) 222-4499
1000 Southwest Broadway, 20th Floor
Portland, Oregon 97205
Portland, Oregon 97205
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