Karen’s practice focuses on representing those injured while in the care of others such as long-term care homes and schools, as well as people injured in car accidents, slips and falls and other incidents. She is actively involved in her clients’ claims for accident benefits, short-term disability and long-term disability benefits. Karen’s clients can expect to have the lawsuit and insurance process explained to them in a way that eases the stress of working through a claim. Her objective is to manage each client’s file in a manner that allows them to focus on their recovery.
Karen earned a Bachelor of Arts from Acadia University (1993) and then studied French at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (1994). She earned a Bachelor of Education (intermediate/secondary) from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1995) and graduated from Queen’s University Faculty of Law in 2002. She was called to the Ontario bar in 2003.
Karen is a Bencher with the
Law Society of Ontario, which is the regulatory body for lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. She is an Adjudicator with the Law Society Tribunal, an independent tribunal which decides regulatory cases concerning lawyers and paralegals. She is also the Vice-Chair of the Hearing Division of the
Law Society Tribunal. Karen is Past President of the
Middlesex Law Association and a member of the
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. Her volunteer work has been focused on the legal community and organizations that support her clients. She has authored and presented legal papers and been a guest speaker at a variety of legal associations’ events.
Here are some client testimonials:
“Karen Hulan was my lawyer who represented me in a slip and fall injury that resulted in a broken leg and several surgeries later to correct. I found her to be exceptionally reassuring and confident. She kept me informed with any pertinent changes and handled the case with precision and accuracy resulting in a successful case. Her team was professional and easy to talk to, I was well informed and had no surprises. I am grateful to have had such a positive experience with the Beckett Lawyer Team when I had to face such a traumatic injury.”
S.W., former client
“I really can’t say enough great things about Karen Hulan and Amy from Beckett Law Firm. I was very hesitant to even approach the thought of a law suit. My first meeting with Karen put me at ease right away. The knowledge, care, understanding and clear and concise communication between Karen, her team and myself was outstanding. Their guidance throughout the process was second to none. Let alone the outcome, very favourable and appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Karen and her team from Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers.”
