421 W. Water Street
Decorah, IA 52101

Meet Karen Zahka

Karen is a Partner at Trial Lawyers for Justice. She is an experienced and passionate trial lawyer. While she was born and raised in Massachusetts, Karen litigates and tries cases nationwide. She is currently admitted to practice in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and California. She practices in other jurisdictions via pro hac vice.

While Karen is a zealous advocate for her clients, she is equally committed to supporting them on a personal level. She understands that most clients come to her during some of the most difficult times of their lives and ensures that every step of the legal process is explained clearly and candidly.

Karen received her undergraduate degree from Boston University, where she double majored in Political Science and Psychology. She then graduated from Suffolk University Law School, where she served as the Continuity Editing Assistant for The Journal of Health and Biomedical Law. She graduated from law school with Pro Bono Honors and was recognized for her time and commitment to volunteer legal services programs. Throughout law school, she not only worked full-time but also volunteered her nights and weekends with several non-profit programs dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence and assisting them in navigating the legal system to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Bar Admissions:

  • Iowa
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Oklahoma
  • California
  • Nebraska