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Karp Law Firm at West Palm Beach fundraiser
Karp Law Firm at West Palm Beach fundraiser
January 19, 2007

Attorneys and staff of The Karp Law Firm gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida on Jan. 19, 2007 for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Karp Law Firm team members  were among among 23,122 participants who collectively raised nearly $1.5 million for…

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Karp Law Firm co-sponsors Palm Beach Community College panel
Karp Law Firm co-sponsors Palm Beach Community College panel
November 28, 2006

The Karp Law Firm co-sponsored a public panel discussion, From Cruzan to Schiavo: What Have We Learned?  at Palm Beach Community College on Nov. 28, 2006. The workshop featured an expert panel discussion of the legal, medical and ethical issues related to end-of-life…

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Elder Law Attorney Harris coordinates clothing drive
November 1, 2006

Elder Law Attorney Adele Small Harris coordinated The Karp Law Firm’s Dress for Success Drive. Staff donated used clothing to the organization, which distributes items to women who otherwise would not have suitable clothing for employment.

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Joseph Karp named 2006 Super Lawyer
July 31, 2006

Law and Politics magazine has awarded its Super Lawyer designation to Elder Care Attorney Joseph Karp. This honor is based upon outstanding peer reviews and professional achievement, and is awarded to only 5% of all Florida Lawyers.

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Florida Bar Journal publishes article
Florida Bar Journal publishes article
October 1, 2005

Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp’s article about Florida Medicaid planning has been published in the prestigious Florida Bar Journal. Mr. Karp’s column analyzed America’s long-term care Medicaid system for the elderly and compared it to other countries’ strategies for handling their populations’ long-term nursing…

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Elder Law Attorney Karp earns AIF® certification
September 2, 2005

Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been certified as Accredited Investment Fiduciary® by the Center for Fiduciary Studies. Certification signifies in-depth understanding of the ethical obligations and prudent investment practices required of a fiduciary (ie, anyone entrusted with handling another person’s…

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Law firm staff members receive awards
Law firm staff members receive awards
May 26, 2005

Karp Law Firm staff members received length of service awards at a luncheon marking Administrative Professionals Day. Awards were given to Audrey Yeager, Karp Law Firm Office Administrator, 15 years; Susan Zwick, Office Assistant, 5 years; and Marylou Dougherty, Office…

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Estate Planning Client’s Story National News
Estate Planning Client’s Story National News
October 3, 2004

Estate Planning Client’s Story National News Longtime estate planning clients Maria Woods asked Attorney Karp to tell her story after she passed on. In 2004, Attorney Karp fulfilled his pledge, and Ms. Woods’ story became national tribute to a true patriot. A German…

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Certified Elder Law Attorney Karp named Preeminent Lawyer
Certified Elder Law Attorney Karp named Preeminent Lawyer
September 1, 2004

Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been selected for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Martindale Hubbell, the national attorney rating organization, confers this honor only on those attorneys achieving an AV rating, the highest rank awarded on the…

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Attorney Karp elected to Southeast Florida Alzheimer’s Board
August 4, 2004

Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been elected to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast  Florida Board of Directors. The Alzheimer’s Association serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Broward and Okeechobee counties, providing referrals and guidance to local families and raising funds…

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