Experience at Work
Karl practices complex civil litigation with a focus on commercial matters. An experienced litigator, Karl resolves legal issues through effective and efficient problem-solving. He has practiced in state and federal courts throughout the United States and successfully resolved numerous cases through dispositive motions and mediation. His commitment to excellence ensures that clients receive the highest level of representation and advocacy. Prior to joining Capes Sokol, Karl practiced at a national law firm as a member of national and local counsel teams representing clients in general liability, commercial litigation, mass torts, product liability, premises liability, and commercial vehicle collision cases.
In the Community
Karl is an Ambassador for St. Louis Children’s Hospital and is committed to improving the lives of patients and families through service, fundraising, and spreading awareness.
Memberships & Associations
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis
Education
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Southern Illinois University School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
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- Dean’s List
- SIU Law Journal, Note Editor
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
- Division I Men’s Track and Field
Significant Experience
REPRESENTATIONS
- Secured a significant trial victory in Effingham, IL, winning a $1.22 million jury verdict.
- Successfully negotiated a $45,000 settlement in mediation in a commercial vehicle collision case in Texas with a disabled Plaintiff demanding over $1,000,000 in damages.
- Granted summary judgment in a product liability action involving an alleged elevator malfunction after successfully arguing Florida’s statute of repose barred all claims.
- Successfully negotiated a $5,000 settlement on behalf of an apartment complex in Arizona in a premises liability case with a Plaintiff alleging over $250,000 in medical specials.
Knowledge & Insights
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Presented to VLAA Summer Interns (2024)
PUBLICATIONS
- YouTube vs. The Music Industry: Are Online Service Providers Doing Enough to Prevent Piracy, 43 S. Ill. U. L.J. 495, 647-674
Admissions & Qualifications
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
- Missouri
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Leadership & Community Engagement
CIVIC & COMMUNITY
- Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
- Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
- St. Louis Children’s Hospital | Ambassador