Founding Attorney
Robert T. Karns graduated from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1974 and opened his own practice in 1974. He is a member of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and D.C. Bars. He has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court, First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Courts for Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Robert has been a member of AAJ (American Association for Justice) since 1974. He is on the Executive Committee of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group and served as chairman of the group from 2006 to 2007. He is a member of the Motor Vehicle Collision Highway & Premises Liability Section. He also served on the Executive Committee for the Trucking Litigation Group and continues to be a member. In addition, Robert is a member of the Melvin Belli Society.
Robert is on the Board of Governors of the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association. For five years Robert served on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island. He is also a member of the North American Brain Injury Society and Brain Injury Association of America.
Robert practices personal injury law on a contingency fee basis and there is no fee unless successful. He has over 49 years of legal experience and has designated many hours to research, especially in the area of traumatic brain injury. Robert has a very successful record in getting great results for his injured clients in multiple areas of personal injury cases including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage resulting from car, truck, motorcycle, and other vehicle accidents.
Robert is a frequent speaker at many state bar associations, national trial associations and state and national brain injury associations, and was recently inducted as a Top 99 Truck Accident Lawyer in the U.S. by the Truck Accident Attorney's Roundtable.
Education
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Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1974
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Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- B.A. cum laude - 1971
Honors and Awards
- Top 99 Truck Accident Lawyer, US by the Truck Accident Attorney's Roundtable
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1974
- Rhode Island, 1988
- District of Columbia, 1989
- U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 1975
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1975
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1980
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1979
- U.S. Tax Court
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Admitted to Practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and District of Columbia
- Rhode Island Bar Association, Member, 1988 - Present
- Rhode Island Association for Justice, Board of Governors
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, 1974 - Present
- AAJ - American Association for Justice, Member, 1974 - Present
- AAJ - Executive Committee of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
- AAJ - Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, Chairman, 2006 - 2007
- AAJ - Trucking Litigation Group , Member (formerly on Executive Committee)
- AAJ - Motor Vehicle Collision Highway & Premises Liability Section, Member
- Melvin Belli Society, Member
- Brain Injury Association of America, Member
- Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, Member (formerly on Board of Directors)
- North American Brain Injury Society, Member
- National Brain Injury Association, Member
Recent Blog Posts
Symptoms to Watch Out for After a Car Accident
How to Prevent Distracted Driving: Know the Causes
How to Spot Brain Injuries and PTSD After a Car Accident
Why Are Car Accidents So Common During the Holidays?
What Can You Do to Protect Your Teen Driver?
Recommendations
- Everything you said would happen did and in a very short amount of time. Thank you for your patience in explaining everything to me and for being the best possible lawyer I could have asked for and for being human, funny and real about it all. Your efforts and knowledge of the law made it easier ...
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“I would definitely recommend Karns & Kerrison to anyone who asked - they come through for you.”
Thirteen years ago I was driving home to Rhode Island from dinner in southeastern Massachusetts. Out of nowhere a madman tried to pass me on the right then got on my left and pushed my car up against the guard rail and finally sent me flying across four lanes of I-195, landing in the median with ... -
“I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending Karns & Kerrison.”
While working as a contracted security officer at a local hotel, I received a severe head injury when I stepped in spilled grease and fell to a concrete surface. I contacted Karns & Kerrison and after our first and initial meeting, they immediately located the most appropriate doctors and treatme... -
“Karns & Kerrison was with me and my husband every step of the way.”
Karns & Kerrison was with me and my husband every step of the way. Thank you for representing us in our car accident case. My husband and I are grateful for all the help you have given us. - One of the best in the New England region! My firm Coastal Investigation Group, LLC works with a multitude of Attorneys... Karns is one of the Best!
- I have been with Karns & Kerrison as a client on two occasions,with quality results in both cases, (totally) to my benefit. My injury in the last case was the result of being rear-ended in a traffic accident, causing me severe bodily injury. Working (my case) with Karns & Kerrison was not only be...
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“It was comforting to know I had someone watching out for me.”
Dear Bob, I want to thank you for all your help in getting through this whole process. If it wasn't for you, I would have ended up with the wrong therapist and who knows where I would be today. With everything going on here, it was comforting to know I had someone watching out for me. Again, tha... -
“They not only got me a fair settlement, they helped to get me well.”
I was in a horrible car accident. My current lawyer was not being very helpful. A friend of mine told me about Karns & Kerrison. They not only got me a fair settlement, they helped to get me well. They recommended the correct doctors for me to see to reach a good recovery from my injuries. I have... - I would highly recommend the Karns & Kerrison and in particular, Bob Karns to anyone in need of legal help after a personal injury. I was a pedestrian hit by a car and suffered injury that didn't really show until the day after the accident. It was a few weeks of pain, considerable time off work ...