Karen A. Lorenzen, Attorney at Law - Iowa City, IA
Karen A. Lorenzen is an elite plaintiff medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer in Iowa City, Iowa, and a senior partner at Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC. Holding prestigious Fellowships in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, Karen specializes in securing major multi-million dollar recoveries for victims of birth injuries, surgical errors, and wrongful death.
Elite Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Advocacy in Iowa City
When medical negligence, a catastrophic accident, or a severe surgical error alters the course of your life, you need a highly distinguished, trial-tested legal advocate on your side. Karen A. Lorenzen is a partner at Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC. For over three decades, Karen has dedicated her entire practice to representing injured individuals and grieving families across Iowa. Specializing in medical malpractice, birth trauma, and wrongful death cases, Karen combines an outstanding record of courtroom victories with genuine empathy. She fights relentlessly to hold negligent medical providers and insurance corporations accountable while restoring financial security to her clients' lives.
For those searching to find an attorney who holds the absolute highest credentials in trial advocacy, Karen Lorenzen is a premier choice. A native of Long Island, New York, Karen came to Iowa in 1984 on an athletic scholarship for field hockey at the University of Iowa. She graduated with honors before earning her Juris Doctorate with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1992. Karen has built a stellar national reputation, being named to the Best Lawyers in America since 2009 and selected as a Fellow in both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Specialized Practice Areas
Karen and the legal team at Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC represent victims of catastrophic negligence in the following key divisions:
- Medical Malpractice: Pursuing justice for severe injuries, delayed diagnoses, and failure to treat by doctors, surgeons, or hospital staff.
- Birth Injuries and Trauma: Advocating for infants who have suffered preventable brain damage, cerebral palsy, or oxygen deprivation during delivery.
- Surgical and Anesthesia Errors: Securing compensation for irreversible post-operative conditions and surgical errors that lead to severe, long-term disability.
- Nursing Home Neglect: Protecting vulnerable elderly residents against physical abuse, severe bedsores, and medical negligence in long-term care facilities.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Representing individuals severely injured in car crashes, commercial truck collisions, and motorcycle accidents.
- Wrongful Death Litigation: Supporting families in recovering financial damages for loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and medical debt following a preventable tragedy.
Highly Celebrated Leadership and a Record of Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts
What sets Karen A. Lorenzen apart is her extraordinary record of success in complex, high-stakes litigation. Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC is a trial-ready firm that takes on challenging cases because it is the right thing to do. Karen has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of medical negligence and severe accidents across Iowa. Her medical law skill ensures her team can match the resources of major healthcare networks and insurance defense teams in state and federal courtrooms.
Karen is also deeply committed to her community and public service. She is an active member of the Iowa Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, and the Iowa Plus Board, which serves as the governing board for women's athletics at the University of Iowa. When you order legal services from Karen Lorenzen, you receive direct, honest representation from an attorney who values integrity above all. Our office at Plaza Centre One in downtown Iowa City provides a compassionate, private, and supportive environment where we work collaboratively to evaluate your claim and plan your recovery.
Protect Your Rights with a Free Initial Consultation
Iowa medical malpractice and personal injury laws enforce extremely strict statutes of limitations and collateral source rules. Waiting to seek legal advice can permanently jeopardize your ability to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. If you or a family member has been injured due to a medical mistake or an accident, taking action early is vital. Karen Lorenzen offers completely free initial consultations, representing clients on a contingency-fee basis-meaning you pay nothing in attorney fees unless we recover damages on your behalf. Contact our Iowa City office today to schedule your confidential case evaluation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated within the pedestrian-only Pedestrian Mall (Ped Mall) in the center of Downtown Iowa City.
Building Location
The office is located inside Plaza Centre One, a prominent five-story Class B commercial building constructed in 1977. The building features a large, welcoming first-floor lobby.
Parking Details
Because the building is located in a pedestrian-only zone, clients are advised to park in the nearby Dubuque Street Parking Ramp (adjoining the Graduate Hotel) which offers hourly public rates.
Public Transit
Served by local transit lines; nearest stop is at Downtown Interchange.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the ground-floor lobby of Plaza Centre One from the Ped Mall. Take the passenger elevator up to the fifth floor and follow the corridor signs to find the office at Suite 580.