Carol Carlson has represented health care providers for nearly 20 years in medical malpractice and other cases involving health care facilities. She is frequently asked to present seminars on a wide range of topics relating to the defense of malpractice claims, an opportunity which she enjoys and calls "preventive lawyering."
A former choral conductor, Carol maintains an interest in all things musical. Her husband, Tim, is an educator and they have a son, Ethan.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 1988
Education
- Kalamazoo College (B.A., cum laude, 1980); Who's Who Amongst College and University Students, National Merit Scholar.
- Macalester College
- University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1987); Weber Award in Oral Advocacy, National Moot Court Team.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice; Litigation)
- State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Negligence Law; Health Law)
- Women Lawyers' Association of Michigan
- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Michigan Society of Hospital Attorneys
- Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Managers
- Defense Research Institute
- American Hospital Association
Community Affiliations
- Former member, Board of Directors, Family Resource Council
- United Way
