Karen H. Stiles
About Karen H. Stiles
Karen H. Stiles is a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, with over 15 years of experience in defending medical malpractice cases and catastrophic personal injury litigation in North Carolina. She has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for her work in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and serves on the NCADA Board of Directors.
Work at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Karen H. Stiles has served as a Partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP since 2002. Her practice is based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, where she focuses on defending medical malpractice cases and catastrophic personal injury litigation. With over two decades of experience at the firm, she has developed a strong reputation for her legal expertise in defending healthcare providers and hospitals in trial settings.
Education and Expertise
Karen H. Stiles earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. She later attended Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation.
Background
Karen H. Stiles is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and is also admitted to practice in Federal Court. She has over 15 years of experience specifically in defending healthcare providers accused of medical negligence. Her legal career is marked by her commitment to representing clients in complex litigation cases.
Achievements
Karen H. Stiles has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. This acknowledgment reflects her proficiency and success in defending numerous healthcare providers and hospitals at trial in North Carolina, highlighting her contributions to the field of medical malpractice law.
NCADA Board of Directors Appointment
Karen H. Stiles has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA). This role indicates her active involvement in the legal community and her commitment to advancing the interests of defense attorneys in North Carolina.