David Karp

One of Wisconsin’s top lawyers and businessmen, David Karp is recognized as a leader in the family law bar and is the founding partner of Karp & Iancu S.C. Widely regarded as one of the most experienced divorce and family lawyers in Wisconsin, he has handled thousands of family law cases and hundreds of trials in his nearly 40 years of practice.
David enjoys complex litigation and has divided marital estates in excess of $30 million. He is often the first choice of community leaders, business professionals, and other clients who are sophisticated consumers of legal services that require top-notch experience and discretion. His excellent reputation and rapport with opposing attorneys are added benefits for his clients and enable him to negotiate the best possible results under difficult circumstances.

When settlement is not an option, David is fierce and hyper-prepared courtroom advocate. He strongly believes in educating clients about all the possible options and outcomes—and not just telling them what they want to hear.
David’s clients describe him as intelligent, accommodating, and effective. Having grown Karp & Iancu from just two lawyers into Wisconsin’s best-known family law firm with ten offices throughout the state, David not only has the savvy of a business leader, but also the legal acumen of well-rounded litigator.

He is also a prolific community volunteer—most notably as lead guitarist in the Mission River Band; a band formed for the purpose of entertaining at local and national charitable events that has helped raise more than $600,000 for such organizations as the Make a Wish Foundation, Guitars for Vets, Special Olympics, and others.

David has been named to SuperLawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Best Lawyers in Wisconsin for over ten years. He has served as the President of the Wisconsin chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of the premier divorce lawyer organizations in America. David is a frequently sought-after author and speaker who volunteers his time to educate other attorneys through continuing legal education courses. Attorney Karp has been recognized both nationally and locally on a number of occasions for his dedication to his craft.

Attorney Karp’s commitment to family law causes is demonstrated in his history of affiliations with the below association(s):

• Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County Bar Associations
• State Bar of Wisconsin
• American Association of Justice
• The Wisconsin Association of Justice
• Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)