Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 
Karen S. Koplon is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. Her practice focuses on defending physicians, hospitals, nurses, nursing homes, and other health care providers in professional negligence claims. Karen’s background provides her with a practical understanding of the medical field, as she is the daughter of a physician and married to a physician. These experiences have given her insight into the day‑to‑day realities of medical practice and the complexities involved in patient care.
With more than 31 years of legal experience, Karen represents health care providers and organizations in medical malpractice defense matters in both state and federal courts. She has handled numerous jury trials and works closely with medical professionals to analyze clinical issues, evaluate claims, and develop effective litigation strategies. Her practice includes Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex professional liability disputes.
Karen also represents insurers and businesses in litigation involving insurance defense and premises liability claims. Her work in Litigation – Insurance includes defending insured clients, evaluating liability issues, and guiding cases through discovery, motion practice, and trial when necessary. She regularly seeks early resolution through dispositive motions and has obtained summary judgment in multiple premises liability cases.
Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Karen works with clients throughout the region, providing counsel in complex civil litigation matters involving health care liability, professional negligence defense, and insurance-related disputes.
