Katherine H. Karl
About Katherine H. Karl
Katherine H. Karl is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Katherine H. Karl is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Rochester, New York
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Underberg & Kessler LLP
Education: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 1987 and Bucknell University, BA, graduated 1984
Location: Rochester, NY
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