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Karin Zosel

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Karin Zosel Associate Attorney

Karin Zosel

Associate Attorney

With two decades of diverse experience in the public sector, including serving in various leadership roles within federal and state government, Karin Zosel has joined Haxel Law. In particular, Zosel’s time at the Illinois Department of Insurance, the state agency regulating the workers’ compensation insurance market and housing the Worker’s Compensation Fraud Unit, enables her to effectively advocate for Haxel clients who have experienced an injury on the job.

Zosel began working with the DOI in 2015 as Executive Director of Get Covered Illinois, the consumer assistance program for the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Her experience as Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, has given her deep familiarity with the Illinois Woker’s Compensation Act, the Commission, and Illinois insurance carriers.

She has also served as the Vice President at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois and as an Intelligence Officer for nearly a decade with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Washington, DC.

Zosel’s has extensive experience representing Illinois healthcare and education organizations on a range of complex state and federal regulatory issues. In addition to practicing law, Zosel serves as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University Northwest where she teaches political science and public policy courses and acts as a pre-law advisor.

Zosel’s passion for law began at Yale University as an undergraduate studying political science. Zosel holds an MA in Public Policy from Middlebury Institute of International Studies, a JD from Mercer University, and LLM in Taxation from Villanova University.

Now a member of the Haxel firm, Zosel is looking forward to working closely with individual clients who need a strong voice to advocate for them.

When not working on behalf of Haxel clients or teaching, Zosel can be found spending time with her family or outdoors running. Depending on the night, you may even find Zosel facing off against Martin Haxel in the weekly Springfield senior hockey league.

Education

Villanova University - Charles Widger School of Law | Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law | Juris Doctor

Middlebury Institute of Internation Studies - Certificate in Nonproliferation Studies | Master of Arts in Internation Policy Studies

Yale University | Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Memberships

  • Illinois Long Term Care Council, Illinois Department of Aging | 2020 - Present
  • Missouri Bar | 2019
  • Illinois Bar | 2023

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    When I got injured, I knew I was going to be out of work. I knew I was going to be struggling with my family. I was really worried about the direction my life had turned towards. If I hadn't contacted Martin Haxel. I would still be fighting to get what I deserved. What was owed to me. Mr. Haxel however, stayed with me. He told me the truth. He didn't lie, or manipulate anything. He was honest and informative. He was the hope I didn't have at that time. He struggled with me to get all of it resolved. He did it with integrity, honesty, and a sincere understanding of what I was going through. To anyone considering having Mr. Haxel represent them in similar situations...I would say, you couldn't pick a better person. He's a great lawyer. He does great work. He's a nice person with a lot of experience in this field. If there's anyone you can turn to when no one will listen or even attempt to help you do what is right...Mr. Haxel is the one. I can't say enough good things about him. Now that my case is settled thanks to his work, I'm going to miss having someone having my back. He's a good man and I hope he feels good about what he's done when he lays down to sleep and reflects on his days, weeks, months, and years. People like him, give people hope, and faith that there are good people still roaming around this crazy thing called life. Martin, thank you. You're a beast.
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    Martin did an exceptional job on my case. I was always kept informed throughout the whole process.
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    His assistant was very pleasant and helpful as well. If he wasn't available when I called and left a message he was always prompt to respond to my messages and emails. I would highly recommend him to anyone who can use his skills!
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    Marty has always given me sound, pragmatic advice. Straightforward and honest opinions whether on a consult or a hire. Always puts the client first.
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    Very pleased how Marty handled my case. I would recommend Hazel Law to anyone needing workman comp representation.
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    I've used Martin Haxel a couple of times over the years and I have found that each time he is very prompt about responding to my inquiry and is able to talk to me in terms that I can understand!
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