Elisabeth Karlowski

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: University of Central Lancashire 1994 – 1997 and 1998 - 2000

Professional expertise before joining the firm: I have been a family solicitor since 2005

When you joined the firm: 16 October 2019

Department responsibilities (within the firm): Solicitor in the Family Department

Areas of special legal expertise: Public and Private law children matters, Family Law Act Proceedings and Divorce

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise): Resolution

Name: Elisabeth Karlowski

Position: Solicitor

Where educated: University of Central Lancashire

First job: Administration Officer with the Crown Prosecution Service

Hobbies: Gym, reading

Favourite food: All

Favourite film: Fight Club

Favourite group/artist: Smashing Pumpkins

Ultimate holiday destination: Hawaii

Favourite sport/team: Formula 1

Favourite book: Thinner – Stephen King

Likes: Good manners, respect and kindness

Dislikes: Ignorance and dishonesty

Personal ambition: Climb a mountain

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