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Karen M. Dixon

Karen M. Dixon

USA 2026

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About

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Karen M. Dixon is a partner of Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP. For over twenty-five years, Karen has devoted her practice to counseling insurers on complex insurance coverage issues and litigating coverage matters on their behalf. Karen has represented insurers in coverage litigation involving general liability, pollution liability, employment practices liability, and workers compensation and employers liability insurance policies. She has substantial experience in working with clients on making coverage determinations, selecting defense counsel, and instituting coverage litigation. Karen addresses coverage issues for underlying claims ranging from toxic torts to invasion of privacy to prescription opioid claims. Karen is a member of both the Illinois and Nebraska bars and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third and Seventh Circuits, as well as numerous federal district courts.

Professional Memberships

American College of Coverage Counsel

Defense Research Institute; Union League Club

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law – Alumni Board of Directors (2012-2018)

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - Illinois

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Individual Editorial
Karen Dixon is a respected insurance coverage attorney specializing in complex coverage issues and litigation with expertise in mass tort, personal injury and data privacy matters.

Strengths

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  • Karen has the knowledge and experience to understand the complexities of a matter, provides strategic advice and brings the diligence and organizational skills to manage every aspect.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karen is an extremely solid, practical lawyer and is a forceful advocate.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

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