Kara is an attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department focusing her practice on eminent domain and real estate litigation matters. She brings with her experience in criminal law, juvenile matters, and personal injury litigation. She brings a comprehensive understanding of case management, legal research, and litigation strategy.

Prior to joining Porter Wright, Kara served as assistant prosecutor at the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office, where she managed a docket of more than 100 juvenile, grand jury, and criminal cases. She assisted with matters from grand jury indictment and arraignment through trials, pleas, and appeals. She researched, drafted, and filed motions addressing sealing and expungement, suppression, competency, appeals, and other legal issues. She also prepared case analyses to assess the strengths and weaknesses of potential charges.

Kara has negotiated personal injury settlements totaling more than $200,000 and managed claims through pre-litigation and litigation. Her work included drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and demand packages for matters that proceeded to litigation.