BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Attorney

Joshua Karns, a graduate of the Tulane University School of Law, has been practicing law since 2004. He is a member of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Oregon Bar Associations. Joshua's practice focuses on civil litigation and bankruptcy. He represents people throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others. Joshua has extensive experience helping people file for personal Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He volunteers his time to provide pro bono legal assistance to low-income individuals as a member of the Rhode Island Volunteer Lawyer Program. Education Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana - 2004 University of Miami - 2000 Awards Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2014

Job Titles:

• Attorney / Attorney at Law - Member Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars
• Member of the Rhode Island

Born in Limerick, Ireland, Jude E. Kerrison, Esq., graduated from Boston College in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in business management. He later attended Roger Williams University Law School where he received his law degree in 2008, in the process earning a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Law and Medicine. Jude is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars as well as admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Jude is also a member of the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Newport County Bar Association and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Jude handles workers' compensation cases and personal injury cases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has obtained successful outcomes and settled many types of workers' compensation cases from lifting injury and slip-and-fall injury cases to more complex cases, including death cases, occupational disease cases, stress cases, amputations, crush injuries and flow from injury cases. Jude is a patient, dedicated and thorough attorney who takes the time to explain the workers' compensation process, and works with his clients to achieve the best outcome for his clients and their families. Jude has been selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Litigation lawyers. He has been named one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys and has been rated one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in the Workers' Compensation Law Division by the American Institute of Legal Counsel Jude has served as a Volunteer Performance Judge for the Rhode Island Legal Education Partnership Mock Trial Tournament and has been a presenter for the YES-RI (Young Employee Safety) program. In his personal time, Jude enjoys spending time with his wife, four children and their dog. He also enjoys playing rugby and is a member of the Newport Rugby Club. He also volunteers with the Middletown Youth Soccer Club and enjoys coaching his children's teams. Education Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island - 2008

Job Titles:

• Attorney
• Member of the Rhode Island

Rachel K. Kerrison was born and raised in Southern New England. She graduated cum laude from Boston College in 2003 with a Bachelors Degree in marketing. She later attended Roger Williams University Law School where she received her law degree in 2007. Rachel is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars as well as admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Rachel is also a member of the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ), the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Newport County Bar Association. Her practice areas include personal injury and Social Security Disability, and she works on a contingency fee basis (no fee unless successful). Rachel thoroughly enjoys getting to know each client and spends time familiarizing herself with her clients' medical needs. Additionally, Rachel understands how important her Social Security Disability claims are and that most need to be approved to have the financial support to be able to afford the basic necessities for life. Rachel has helped many clients obtain Social Security Disability, including clients with arthritis, back injuries, depression and even rare skin disorders. Education Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island - 2007 Boston College - 2003

Job Titles:

• Founding Attorney
• Member of AAJ

Robert T. Karns graduated from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1974 and opened his own practice in 1974. He is a member of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and D.C. Bars. He has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court, First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Courts for Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Robert has been a member of AAJ (American Association for Justice) since 1974. He is on the Executive Committee of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group and served as chairman of the group from 2006 to 2007. He is a member of the Motor Vehicle Collision Highway & Premises Liability Section. He also served on the Executive Committee for the Trucking Litigation Group and continues to be a member. In addition, Robert is a member of the Melvin Belli Society. Robert is on the Board of Governors of the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association. For five years Robert served on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island. He is also a member of the North American Brain Injury Society and Brain Injury Association of America. Robert practices personal injury law on a contingency fee basis and there is no fee unless successful. He has over 38 years of legal experience and has designated many hours to research, especially in the area of traumatic brain injury. Robert has a very successful record in getting great results for his injured clients in multiple areas of personal injury cases including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage resulting from car, truck, motorcycle, and other vehicle accidents. Robert is a frequent speaker at many state bar associations, national trial associations and state and national brain injury associations, and was recently inducted as a Top 99 Truck Accident Lawyer in the U.S. by the Truck Accident Attorney's Roundtable. Education Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts J.D. - 1974 Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts B.A. cum laude - 1971 Honors and Awards Top 99 Truck Accident Lawyer, US by the Truck Accident Attorney's Roundtable

Job Titles:

• Attorney
• Member of the Rhode Island Bar Association

Originally from Massachusetts, Sarah Karns Burman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami in 1999. After a year abroad teaching in Germany, she received her legal education at the University of Miami School of Law earning her Juris Doctor in 2003. Sarah is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. She is a member of the Board for the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ), a member of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, and a member of the Newport County Bar Association. Sarah practices personal injury law on a contingency fee basis and there is no fee unless successful. She has been practicing in Rhode Island alongside her father since being sworn into the Rhode Island Bar in 2004. Sarah has routinely and successfully handled car accident cases from single to multiple-car pileups, and has experience handling cases for people with injuries prior to the car accident. Pre-existing injuries are not a roadblock for Sarah. Sarah Karns Burman is authorized to conduct arbitrations in Rhode Island and is on the list of approved court-annexed arbitrators. When not working, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and meeting new people. Education University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida J.D. - 2003 University of Miami - 1999 I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending Karns & Kerrison.