Karen L. Van Kooy
About Karen L. Van Kooy
Karen L. Van Kooy is a lawyer based in Brookline, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Karen L. Van Kooy is recognized in the following practice area:
- Brookline, Massachusetts
- Family Law
Current Firm: Israel Van Kooy Law LLC
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Brookline, MA
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