Katherine Haberl-Thomas

Katherine Haberl-Thomas completed her legal education and satisfied the requirements for admission to the bar before entering practice. Early in her career she combined classroom training with practical internships and clerkships that introduced her to courtroom procedure, client counseling and legal research. Those formative years shaped a pragmatic approach to solving legal questions.

She moved into private practice and built a portfolio of matters that required both courtroom work and transactional attention. Over time she handled cases that demanded careful document drafting, attention to procedural detail and direct client contact. Colleagues describe her as steady under pressure and attentive to the nuts and bolts of case preparation.

Her work has involved advising clients, preparing pleadings, negotiating agreements and representing people in hearings. She has experience managing complex schedules and coordinating with experts, opposing counsel and court personnel. She writes clearly and prefers to distill complicated legal rules into practical options her clients can understand. That practical bent informs how she approaches mediation and settlement discussions as well as contested proceedings.

Today she practices at Haberl, Buell & Rice. Her role at the firm includes courtroom representation, client consultations and transactional matters. She handles pretrial investigation, discovery strategy and courtroom presentation, and she spends time preparing clients for what to expect at each stage of a matter. In the office she mentors junior lawyers and works with staff to keep cases moving. She remains active in the daily practice of law and continues to refine how she frames legal problems for judges and juries.

Outside the courtroom she maintains an emphasis on clear communication. She prioritizes timely updates and straightforward explanations so clients can make informed choices. That practical communication style is a constant in her practice. As of 2026 she is an attorney at Haberl, Buell & Rice, where she focuses on representing clients in both litigation and transactional matters.