Karen Harkness Houser

Karen Harkness Houser

Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.
  • Real Estate Law, Business Law, Elder Law ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Karen Harkness Houser brings more than two decades of experience advising developers, builders, associations, businesses, and families on real estate transactions, estate planning, and corporate matters across Central Florida. A former junior-high math teacher turned attorney, she earned her J.D. cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from William & Mary, equipping her to handle complex acquisitions, dispositions, commercial and residential closings, and tax-savvy wills and trusts. Karen represents a national homebuilder in statewide closings, guides clients through entity formation and business sales, and prepares elder-law plans that protect seniors and their families. Known for her empathic approach and meticulous counsel, she delivers top-quality legal solutions with friendly, personal service.

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Areas
  • Trusts
  • Timeshare
  • Business - Sale or Purchase
  • Commercial Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.
Current
Education
College of William and Mary
LL.M. (1992) | Taxation
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St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. (1991) | Law
Honors: With Honors
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S. (1981) | Merchandising
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Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 0939587
Member
Current
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The Florida Bar (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section)
Member
Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Bogin, Munns & Munns Online
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Orlando Commercial Closing Lawyer
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Orlando Residential Real Estate Lawyer
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Wills, Trusts and Probate Frequently Asked Questions
Blog
Bogin, Munns & Munns Blog
Contact & Map
Bogin, Munns & Munns
8226 N. Wickham Road, Suite 201
Suntrust Building
Melbourne, FL 32804
US
Toll-Free: (855) 473-1818
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: For your safety and the safety of our staff, please call ahead before visiting.
Bogin, Munns & Munns
1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000
Gateway Center
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Toll-Free: (855) 473-1818
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: For your safety and the safety of our staff, please call ahead before visiting.