Karl J. Worsham
- Phoenix
- Washington, D.C.
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An experienced appellate advocate, Karl has litigated a wide range of legal issues in federal and state appellate courts all over the country.
Karl Worsham regularly handles administrative law appeals. He recently litigated a challenge to unlawful federal agency actions up to and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has also handled appeals raising issues of federal jurisdiction, international trade, real estate contracts, state and municipal government authority, insurance recovery, environmental and water law, and product liability.
Karl also litigates in federal and state trial courts. Although he has been involved in all areas of trial practice from pleadings to trial preparation, Karl's trial practice primarily focuses on briefing and arguing dispositive motions and preserving legal issues for appeal.
Maintaining an active pro bono practice, Karl has represented clients in appellate matters involving habeas corpus, immigration, civil rights, and family law at the federal and state level.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Karl clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Tenth Circuits and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Areas of focus
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Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, Managing Editor, Harvard Environmental Law Review; Executive Editor, Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, 2017
- Brigham Young University, B.A., Philosophy, Article Author and Editing Team Leader, BYU Prelaw Review, 2013
- Salt Lake Community College, A.S., General Studies, 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
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Arizona
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District of Columbia
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Utah
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Clerkships
- Hon. Joan L. Larsen, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Hon. Carolyn B. McHugh, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Hon. Charles F. Lettow, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Appellate Practice Law; Commercial Litigation Law, 2022-2025
Named an Appellate “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, 2023-2025