Karen (Leaffer) Schauble
About Karen (Leaffer) Schauble
Karen (Leaffer) Schauble is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Karen (Leaffer) Schauble is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Sector Law
Education: University of Denver, graduated 1990, University of Idaho, J.D., graduated 1988, and Gonzaga University, graduated 1985
Location: Denver, CO
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