Karen Volkman
About Karen Volkman
Karen Volkman is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Karen Volkman is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Education: Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: St. Louis, MO
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