
Karen E. Adelman, Insurance Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 25 years of legal practice
AssociateatBerman Berman Berman Schneider And Lowary Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing insurance in Los Angeles since 2001.
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- Years practicing
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Karen E. Adelman is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Karen has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berman Berman Berman Schneider And Lowary Llp.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 25 years
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- Insurance
- Handles Insurance matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Karen E. Adelman: Karen E. Adelman is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Karen has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berman Berman Berman Schneider And Lowary Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Karen E. Adelman
Karen concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Karen takes insurance matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karen agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Karen E. Adelman — Over 25 years of California insurance experience
Karen E. Adelman is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Karen has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berman Berman Berman Schneider And Lowary Llp.
Specialties, Experience:
Ms. Adelman emphasizes first- and third-party insurance coverage matters and bad-faith litigation, primarily for insurance carriers. In this capacity, she prosecutes declaratory-relief actions, renders coverage opinions, and defends first- and third-party bad-faith cases. Ms. Adelman also handles appeals in insurance defense matters.
One Highlight:
"Winning the first appellate brief I wrote."
Most Memorable Legal Moment:
“I enjoy protecting the interests of the firm's clients and obtaining favorable outcomes while prevailing over unreasonable adversaries.”
Away from the Law:
Ms. Adelman is a chanteuse and an armchair psychologist who enjoys giving her business cards to celebrities.
How Karen handles insurance matters
Specialties, Experience: Ms. Adelman emphasizes first- and third-party insurance coverage matters and bad-faith litigation, primarily for insurance carriers. In this capacity, she prosecutes declaratory-relief actions, renders coverage opinions, and defends first- and third-party bad-faith cases. Ms. Adelman also handles appeals in insurance defense matters. One Highlight: "Winning the first…
Who Karen represents
Karen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Karen E. Adelman's legal education and bar admissions
University of California, Hastings College of Law
J.D. Recipient · 1999
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. English · 1996
Jurisdictions
Karen's state bar admissions
California U.S. Dist
2001 · ACTIVE
Karen studied at J.D. Recipient in University of California, Hastings College of Law and B.A. English in University of California, Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Karen completed J.D. Recipient in University of California, Hastings College of Law and B.A. English in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karen runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Karen's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Southern California Defense Council
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Locations
Karen E. Adelman's office in Los Angeles
Karen's primary office is at 11900 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90064-1151. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Berman Berman Berman Schneider And Lowary Llp
11900 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1151
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How to hire Karen E. Adelman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Karen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Karen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Karen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Karen
Karen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Karen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Karen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Karen E. Adelman
How much does it cost to hire Karen for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Karen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Karen offer a free consultation?
Karen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karen's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Karen's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in California typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Karen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Karen take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Karen is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Karen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Karen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Karen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Karen accepting new insurance clients right now?
Karen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Karen handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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