David B. Karp

About David B. Karp

Family law & Divorce attorney in Wauwatosa, WI

David Karp, one of Wisconsin’s top lawyers and businessmen, is a family law bar leader and the founding partner of Karp & Iancu S.C. In his nearly 40 years of practice, he has handled thousands of family law cases and hundreds of trials, making him widely regarded as one of Wisconsin’s most experienced divorce and family lawyers.

David enjoys complex litigation and has divided estates worth more than $30 million. He is frequently the first choice of community leaders, business professionals, and other sophisticated consumers of legal services requiring exceptional experience and discretion. His excellent reputation and rapport with opposing attorneys benefit his clients by allowing him to negotiate the best possible results under difficult circumstances.

When a settlement cannot be reached, David is a fearless and well-prepared courtroom advocate. He is a firm believer in educating clients about all possible options and outcomes, rather than simply telling them what they want to hear.

Clients describe David as intelligent, accommodating, and efficient. David has not only the business acumen of a business leader but also the legal acumen of a well-rounded litigator, having grown Karp & Iancu from two lawyers to Wisconsin’s best-known family law firm with ten offices throughout the state.

He is also an active community volunteer, most notably as the lead guitarist in the Mission River Band, a band formed to entertain at local and national charitable events that have raised over $600,000 for organizations such as the Make a Wish Foundation, Guitars for Vets, Special Olympics, and others.