Karl J. Worsham Associate

Karl Worsham is an experienced writer and oral advocate. Karl has briefed appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, D.C., and Federal Circuits, and in state appellate courts in Arizona, California, Louisiana, New York, and North Carolina. Those briefs have covered a wide range of legal areas, including federal jurisdiction, international trade, administrative law, insurance recovery, environmental law, products liability, and water law. In addition to his extensive briefing experience, Karl has also argued before the Arizona Supreme Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit.

Karl also litigates in state and federal trial courts. Although he has been involved in all areas of trial practice from pleadings to trial preparation, Karl’s trial practice has been primarily focused on briefing and arguing dispositive motions.

Maintaining an active pro bono practice, Karl has represented clients in appellate matters involving 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 Tenth Circuit, the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.