Karen Johnson

Senior Associate Solicitor

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I take time to listen to my clients, so that I can offer relevant advice in plain English, which addresses their concerns, guides them through the process, protects their interests and enables them to plan for a better future. I am based in our Colchester office, and am available for a free 15-minute chat over the phone on 01206 217305. I decided that I wanted to become a solicitor when I was 11 years old. It looked to me to be a job that would be interesting and varied. I considered that I had strong analytical and communication skills which allowed me to quickly assess a situation from all angles, and identify solutions to problems (including those not so obvious) and that being a solicitor would allow me to use those skills to help people. I work on a variety of different cases, dealing with issues such as pre and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and separation, finances, child arrangements and cases which involve domestic abuse. I am a Resolution Accredited Specialist in relation to Finance and Domestic Abuse and a Member of Resolution. Before moving to Birkett Long, I was Chair of the East Herts and Broxbourne DV forum, a charity which operated in Hertfordshire to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and the organisations involved in assisting victims of domestic abuse. I have also offered my time as an honorary solicitor at a number of local CABs. In 2025 Birkett Long LLP were acquired by Knights PLC and as a result of that I became part of a National teams of professionals who support me to continue to do the work I love. In my spare time, I like reading, going to the gym and walks in the local countryside.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 293508

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 23 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

I take time to listen to my clients, so that I can offer relevant advice in plain English, which addresses their concerns, guides them through the process, protects their interests and enables them to plan for a better future. I am based in our Colchester office, and am available for a free 15-minute chat over the phone on 01206 217305. I decided that I wanted to become a solicitor when I was 11 years old. It looked to me to be a job that would be interesting and varied. I considered that I had strong analytical and communication skills which allowed me to quickly assess a situation from all angles, and identify solutions to problems (including those not so obvious) and that being a solicitor would allow me to use those skills to help people. I work on a variety of different cases, dealing with issues such as pre and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and separation, finances, child arrangements and cases which involve domestic abuse. I am a Resolution Accredited Specialist in relation to Finance and Domestic Abuse and a Member of Resolution. Before moving to Birkett Long, I was Chair of the East Herts and Broxbourne DV forum, a charity which operated in Hertfordshire to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and the organisations involved in assisting victims of domestic abuse. I have also offered my time as an honorary solicitor at a number of local CABs. In 2025 Birkett Long LLP were acquired by Knights PLC and as a result of that I became part of a National teams of professionals who support me to continue to do the work I love. In my spare time, I like reading, going to the gym and walks in the local countryside.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 293508

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 23 years

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Communication 4.8/5
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Approachability 4.8/5
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Experience

  • Whiskers LLP

    Trainee Solicitor

    November 2000 - November 2002 2 years

  • Whiskers LLP

    Assistant Solicitor

    November 2002 - August 2008 5 years and 9 months

Languages spoken

  • English

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

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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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Alexandra

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Attention to detail and very professional

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Knights Professional Services Limited

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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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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Louisa Somers

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Matrimonial matters

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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