Karen Johnson

Partner

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I am a specialist Family Law Solicitor and Partner at Knights plc, based in our Colchester office. Having previously built my practice with Birkett Long prior to our integration into the national Knights network, I am proud to continue serving families across Essex with the same dedicated, high-quality care that our clients have trusted for years and with the added benefit of a unique collaborative culture which allows me to focus is on providing clients with a premium service with speed, accessibility and responsiveness at its core. Navigating a family breakdown or separation is one of the most challenging times in a person's life. My goal is to guide you through the process with clear, pragmatic, and compassionate advice, combining the deep local heritage of our Colchester roots with the robust national resources of Knights plc. I specialize in all aspects of family law, with a particular expertise in complex financial settlements, asset division, and pension arrangements following a divorce. As a Resolution Accredited Specialist in both Family Finance and Domestic Abuse, I am uniquely equipped to handle cases involving intricate financial portfolios as well as highly sensitive protective injunctions. My approach is focused on cutting through overwhelming legal jargon to give you straightforward, plain-English solutions. Whether your goal is an amicable, negotiated settlement or you require robust representation in contested court proceedings, I am dedicated to protecting your interests and securing the best possible future for you and your family. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support you. Please feel free to request an initial consultation through the contact options above.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 293508

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 23 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

I am a specialist Family Law Solicitor and Partner at Knights plc, based in our Colchester office. Having previously built my practice with Birkett Long prior to our integration into the national Knights network, I am proud to continue serving families across Essex with the same dedicated, high-quality care that our clients have trusted for years and with the added benefit of a unique collaborative culture which allows me to focus is on providing clients with a premium service with speed, accessibility and responsiveness at its core. Navigating a family breakdown or separation is one of the most challenging times in a person's life. My goal is to guide you through the process with clear, pragmatic, and compassionate advice, combining the deep local heritage of our Colchester roots with the robust national resources of Knights plc. I specialize in all aspects of family law, with a particular expertise in complex financial settlements, asset division, and pension arrangements following a divorce. As a Resolution Accredited Specialist in both Family Finance and Domestic Abuse, I am uniquely equipped to handle cases involving intricate financial portfolios as well as highly sensitive protective injunctions. My approach is focused on cutting through overwhelming legal jargon to give you straightforward, plain-English solutions. Whether your goal is an amicable, negotiated settlement or you require robust representation in contested court proceedings, I am dedicated to protecting your interests and securing the best possible future for you and your family. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support you. Please feel free to request an initial consultation through the contact options above.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 293508

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 23 years

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  • Whiskers LLP

    Trainee Solicitor

    November 2000 - November 2002 2 years

  • Whiskers LLP

    Assistant Solicitor

    November 2002 - August 2008 5 years and 9 months

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  • EN English

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1 Amphora Place, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG

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Recommended

Karen listened well to my case and gave sensible advice. She was very responsive and took steps to make the law jargon easy to understand. I would use Karen, and this firm in the future

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Professional process during a difficult time.

A very prolonged divorce process during Covid and after. It was extremely stressful and a tremendous amount of work..

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We were really pleased to help you secure an excellent outcome during a challenging time, and what was a difficult period for you. Sincerely, Birkett Long

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Divorce

Attention to detail and very professional

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Thank you for your kind words, Alexandra. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and professionalism. Best Regards, Birkett Long.

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Barbara

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Family Law

Brilliant

I wrote an email with an enquiry and was contacted straight away. My needs were evaluated and my options laid out for me. All potential costs were made clear. They delivered exactly what they said they would, in the time frame given and behaved incredibly professionally. Always polite and friendly.

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Knights Professional Services Limited

Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review regarding Karen! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience working with our team. We understand the importance of timely and clear communication, and we're glad that we were able to provide you with prompt and professional service. It's fantastic to hear that we were able to meet your needs and provide you with a clear understanding of the costs involved. We appreciate your kind words and your business, and we hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.

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Karen helped me go through my divorce process. What was a stressful and anxious time, she kept me calm and helped me through every step of the way. I highly recommend Karen!

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Dear Louisa, Firstly, thank you for to leaving such a great feedback regarding your experience when using our services. We are delighted to hear that our team has made you feel like this when using our services as we aim to deliver high-quality customer service for our clients. Thank you for recommending Karen and our firm; we wish you all the best in the future. Kind Regards, Birkett Long LLP

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