Harold Karp

Co-founder of KARP & ELLIS, has for forty years represented clients in many areas of law, with a focus on personal injury and real estate.

Prior to receiving his J.D. degree at DePaul University College of Law, Harold Karp attended the Hebrew Theological College in Chicago, and was ordained as Rabbi.

Harold Karp combined his unique abilities as lawyer and Rabbi and for years, has represented his clients by blending wisdom, compassion and a sense of service in everything he does.  Harold Karp counts Synagogues, Churches, their congregants and many others as clients with whom he has built a continuing relationship of trust and confidence.  He has appeared as a frequent lecturer at many of these venues.

Harold Karp serves as the firm consultant and advisor.

Stuart Ellis

Stuart Ellis is an experienced civil litigator who has concentrated his practice in personal injury, workers’ compensation and social security. He has been a determined and tireless advocate for the injured and disabled for over thirty years.

A graduate of the Universtity of Wisconsin-Madison, Stuart majored in Economics and International Relations. He then took his unique perspective into the field of law earning his J.D. at the John Marshall School of Law.

Stuart has handled complex and not so complex legal matters with outstanding positive results.

Whether in the courtroom, in mediation, or through negotiation he has handled hundreds of cases successfully. Stuart believes strongly in the principal of honesty and integrity. He has earned a reputation for combining the ability to aggressively represent his clients while maintaining professionalism and civility.

Stuart and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Chicago and Pewaukee.

Kathleen Walsh

Kathleen Walsh is an attorney in our Chicago office. She graduated from John Marshall School of Law and has practiced law in Illinois in excess of 25 years. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, family law and probate. Kathleen’s experience and commitment to her clients allows her to vigorously pursue her client’s legal remedies and fight for a fair and just outcome to their case. Kathleen strongly believes that each of her clients are unique and deserve to feel that they are being listened to and that their concerns are being addressed.

Prior to joining Karp & Ellis, Kathleen represented indigent persons in family law and child custody matters. Kathleen then went on to practice all areas of civil litigation before joining Karp & Ellis in 1997.