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Karp Kommandos Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Research
Karp Kommandos Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Research
March 8, 2008

“Karp’s Kommandos” turned out on Saturday, March 8 in West Palm Beach, Florida and Saturday, March 29 in Stuart, Florida to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association-Southeast Florida Chapter. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is one of the law firm’s main…

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Attorney Adele Harris helps Habitat for Humanity
Attorney Adele Harris helps Habitat for Humanity
February 11, 2008

Karp Law Firm Elder Law Attorney Adele Small Harris joined forces with the Habitat for Humanity and the Young Adult Division for the Palm Beach County Jewish Federation on Feb. 10, 2008, pitching in to build a home for a needy…

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AATEELA
Attorney Karp AATEELA president
November 18, 2007

Attorney Joseph S. Karp has been elected president of the American Association of Trust, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys. A national organization whose members focus their practices on elder law and estate planning, open only by invitation, AATEELA promotes…

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NJ-Super-Lawyers
Attorney Karp named Florida Super Lawyer
July 7, 2007

Elder Law Attorney and Karp Law Firm founder, Joseph Karp has been named a 2007 Florida Super Lawyer. Law and Politics Magazine chooses honorees based on outstanding professional achievement and excellent peer reviews. Only 5% of all Florida attorneys are so recognized.

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Law Firm at Alzheimer’s Memory Walks
Law Firm at Alzheimer’s Memory Walks
March 31, 2007

The Karp Law Firm participated in the 2007 Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida “Memory Walks,” raising funds for research and for assistance to patients, caregivers and families in South Florida. The walks took place in West Palm Beach, Florida and Stuart, Florida, on…

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Attorney Karp NAELA Advanced Practitioner
Attorney Karp NAELA Advanced Practitioner
February 11, 2007

Attorney Joseph S. Karp has been elected to the  National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Council of Advanced Practitioners.  Membership is by invitation only and is extended only to those nationally certified elder law attorneys (“CELA”) who are considered to have made outstanding…

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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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NJ-Super-Lawyers
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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