Kara Rahimi

A senior counsel at Ciresi Conlin LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kara Rahimi leads the firm’s efforts in nursing home abuse and negligence litigation. With strong skills in forensic medical analysis and a notable legal career, she plays a key role in uncovering the complicated medical and legal problems in the cases the firm works on.

At the firm, Ms. Rahimi applies her deep knowledge of medicine and law, along with her analytical talents, to advocate for clients in personal injury and professional malpractice matters. Her focus on thorough preparation, advocacy and service has earned her respect among her peers and those she represents, and she remains committed to leveraging the law in pursuit of justice.

Ms. Rahimi began her academic journey at the University of Minnesota, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Indian studies in 1998. Following graduation, she joined a pathology office as a research assistant and rapidly advanced to the role of forensic investigator. Over a seven-year period, she conducted meticulous examinations of autopsy findings, collaborated with medical examiners, and applied cutting-edge techniques to discern crucial evidence in injury and fatality investigations.

Driven to augment her investigative skills with legal acumen, Ms. Rahimi pursued her J.D. at Hamline University School of Law, graduating cum laude. During law school, she served as an associate editor of the Hamline Law Review, where she refined her analytical and writing skills by overseeing the publication of scholarly articles. Her ability to synthesize complex information laid the groundwork for her future success in litigation.

As an acknowledged authority on forensic medical research, Ms. Rahimi has published her methodologies in Trial Magazine and delivered presentations nationwide on leveraging advanced technology to review and interpret medical literature. These contributions underscore her commitment to innovation in legal practice and her dedication to advancing the field.