Attorney Karen Kienbaum continues to hold the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the legal profession's most prestigious professional recognition. First achieving this distinction in 1986, Kienbaum has maintained the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability throughout her career.
The AV Preeminent® rating represents a pinnacle of professional excellence, awarded only after comprehensive peer review by members of the legal bar and judiciary. This rating serves as a critical benchmark for identifying top-tier legal professionals, allowing both lawyers and clients to quickly assess an attorney's professional capabilities.
Kienbaum, founder of The Kienbaum Law Group, PC, specializes in contracts, talent acquisition, labor, and employment law. Her extensive background includes 14 years of in-house experience at Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ford, providing her with a unique perspective on business legal challenges.
Her professional achievements extend beyond her legal practice. Kienbaum has served as past president of the Detroit Bar Association, spent 14 years as an American Bar Association delegate, and is admitted to practice before state and federal courts, including the US Supreme Court.
The sustained AV Preeminent® rating underscores Kienbaum's consistent professional excellence and her significant contributions to the legal profession in Michigan and beyond.



