State Years

Massachusetts - MA 29 years

New York - NY 35 years
Licensed for 29 years

State MA

Acquired 1994

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 35 years

State NY

Acquired 1988

Status
Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Karen M. Buckley

Divorce and separation Attorney at Newton, MA

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HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE

YOU NEED ATTORNEY KAREN M. BUCKLEY IN YOUR CORNER...... Karen is a professional straight shooter, with a real steady plan. Attorney Buckley continually advised me to treat my high conflict divorce as a business deal, and to keep any emotional feelings out- Karen also stressed to me to be sure that the issue(s) I was fighting for were worth the value of her pay rate. Additionally, Karen is a great listener, very savvy with math, and she is very well organized. Karen helped me deal with a very high conflict divorce. A divorce that went from collaborative to litigation. This divorce involved children, a parenting plan, affidavits, an emergency hearing, DCF, GAL, division of marital property/ assets, and now a PC. To say working on all the above mentioned is overwhelming is an understatement! One quality that impressed me the most about Karen was that she had the perfect balance of knowing when, where, and why to add any information. Whilst my ex- husbands atty. was constantly mud slinging- Attorney Buckley maintained her balance. Attorney Buckley's delivery in front of the judge (and she was there many, times) was always awesome! Karen's physical presence, delivery, intonation, and voice quality were all sharp and professional--From what I witnessed in the court room- this is HUGE! Let's stop stereotyping lawyers; Attorney KAREN M. BUCKLEY is trustworthy, and works FOR you; not just for your money. ### SLC

Karen is excellent

Karen Buckley handled my divorce. She was recommended by a coworker who had commented on her being able to handle the "bully" her ex had hired. My ex didn't hire a bully, but the vast income difference between the two of us, made me want to get someone on board who would look out for my interests without making excuses. After months of mediation, it became clear that I needed that. Karen was patient, clear, straightforward, laid out things how she saw them but always asked and respected my input, was available for any kinds of questions, and in the end, I think we got a fair divorce, if there is such a thing. I highly recommend her. Karen was also able to connect me with a good financial adviser and gave advice about other services connected with starting a new single life after a long marriage. What helped me, and this is probably not something that would help everyone, is that she had a good working relationship with my ex's lawyer. It kept the process civil, which was important to me.

About Karen

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Practice areas

Divorce and separation

45%

36 years, 350 cases
Family

30%

36 years, 350 cases
Litigation

10%

36 years, 100 cases
Domestic violence

5%

36 years, 50 cases
Landlord or tenant

5%

36 years, 50 cases
Marriage and prenuptials

5%

36 years, 30 cases

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Awards

Top Contributor

2013 2012

Client's Choice

2012

Contact Karen

Rosenberg,Freedman & Lee LLP of Counsel

(617) 380-4510 Office

246 Walnut St Ste 201

Newton, MA, 02460-1639

attorneykarenmbuckley.com

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Client's Choice

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Posted by Suzanne | June 21, 2014

HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE

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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2012

Karen is excellent

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Posted by Lawrence | July 22, 2021

Outstanding, Strategic, Practical, Efficient

Karen was my attorney for a contested modification to Alimony. I met with 5 attorneys before selecting Karen. From our first conversation she was able to cut through the noise and emotion and focus on the facts and the law. She came up with creative, practical solutions throughout the process. Opposing counsel wasted a lot of time, tried to draw us in to emotional reactions and generally behaved unreasonably. Karen did not take the bait, she stayed even-keeled, talked me off the ledge a few times and focused on the facts and the details. She is very detail-oriented particularly on the financials which turned out to be extremely valuable for the solution we ended up with. We were able to come to a settlement out of Court and avoid costly litigation thanks to Karen's diligent and focused approach. She used her time (and my money) very wisely and efficiently. I highly recommend engaging Karen without any hesitation. I am a recovering attorney and am super impressed by the work she did and the way she did it. I feel fortunate to have had her as my counselor and guide in this matter.

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Posted by Ginny | December 3, 2019

Worked hard for me & was kind.

Karen knows her stuff and worked to get the best settlement in my case. She was professional, trustworthy and explained the law to me so i knew my options. Karen was patient with me during the worst times of my life, while I found out about horrible things my now ex did, and I melted down. I highly recommend her for both her wuality of skills and for her compassion.

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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2019

Divorce is Difficult

Karen made sure I took care of myself from the very beginning. Then she used her expertise to take care of my case. Her kind and strong demeanor allowed me to vent, laugh and even cry when I needed to and it was her professionalism that led to a fair agreement that met my wants and needs. The painful process felt like an eternity but in hindsight, I realize it actually meticulously timed by Karen and now I can look forward to what tomorrow brings!

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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2018

Child Custody & Restraining Orders

Karen served as our attorney in a complex family law matter related to a child custody dispute and related restraining orders in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Karen was recommended by our New Hampshire attorney to deal with the Massachusetts legal issues. Karen was very responsive, coming up to speed quickly and working very effectively with our NH attorney. The process required multiple court appearances. She was able to deal with some of the issues very quickly. For others she was strategic in using the results of related investigations to clearly demonstrate the allegations were not supported. Ultimately with Karen's assistance, we all prevailed. Karen is a very knowledgable, no nonsense, fair, and hard working attorney who you are very glad is working for you and not for the other side.

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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2018

Thank you Karen

I am from India and came here after marriage. I rarely write reviews but when I do, it's usually a case of something very good or very bad. In this case it was extremely good. I picked Karen after consulting at least 15 lawyers. She is a remarkable attorney, She understood my situation on point ( which was really complicated) She guided me throughout the process what to expect what not to expect. She was honest and direct. She comforted my parents, my family and when it was game time she went head on to fight. She never backed down from my ex's snake of a lawyer. I went into this divorce with a game plan . All I can say is, I highly recommend her. Karen, Once again thank you for everything.

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Posted by Robert | November 19, 2017

Contentious Estate

Karen represented our family in closing our father’s estate. She helped us maintain a much needed sense of humor throughout the process, and was always available to answer questions. She was professional, careful, and respectful. We faced a very difficult situation involving our dad’s second wife, and what we viewed as a bombastic and unhelpful opposing council. Karen never blinked, stayed the course and successfully resolved the matter. I would hire her again for any family law matter.

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Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016

Support Mod

Karen helped me get a modification on a child support order that materially reduced my weekly payment. Karen really helped and prodded me along to include all relevant items on my financials. We talked strategy before going in and I felt confident prior to the court date. Karen also knows when to keep quite and let the other side hang themselves. Thanks Karen!

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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016

Excellent Family Law Attorney

Karen did an excellent job in her handling of my protracted and complex family law dispute. She was excellent in the court room, in negotiation, and in helping me devise a strategy that led to what I believe was the best possible outcome. She was also extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. I was fortunate to have her as my attorney and strongly recommend her.

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Posted by David | January 13, 2016

A lawyer's lawyer

I am a lawyer, and Karen handled my divorce. She did a great job of finding a way to deescalate every issue (despite the other lawyer trying to drive costs up at every turn), but being firm when firmness was right. Her intuitions were continually spot on.

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015

solid expertise, common sense, & good humor

I interviewed three attorneys and am glad I selected Karen Buckley to represent me in my divorce. Karen handled my contentious and long-drawn-out court case with knowledge, skill, and good judgment. She responded to all my concerns and advised me honestly about the repercussions of any decisions. She knows the system inside & out and continued to advise me post-divorce about several complications that came up. I have two children and she made it clear throughout that as a family lawyer her concern for them was paramount. I trust her and so will continue to use her for divorce-related issues, and would recommend her to anyone going into this difficult process.

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Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015

Experience and empathy in a divorce attorney

Karen brought skills from years of experience and natural empathy to help me with a difficult divorce process. She both litigates and works collaboratively, and clearly laid out the pros and cons for me when I was weighing the options. I could really tell she would advocate for my best interest, and that of my three children. She is pragmatic and direct, and kept me on track even when my ex provided quite a few diversions. She worked well with opposing counsel. We still keep in touch, and I've recommended her to friends.

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Posted by DavidBilodeau | September 24, 2015

Great Family Law Attorney

Karen is a great attorney. I have worked with her in the past and it has been a pleasure. She advocates for her clients in an effective manner that helps the case reach a positive conclusion. Look forward to working with her again. I have referred clients to her in the past and I will continue to do so in the future.

Posted by Caron | September 18, 2015

Highly recommend

Karen is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and straight forward lawyer - these words were all used in other recommendations posted here and are a perfect description of her. Some of the things I appreciated about her were: her availability to me, her understanding of how important it was to me to be fair and truthful in the year + time we spend working on a settlement and custody, and her efforts to make sure that we were not spending money needlessly. The most important thing was how she cared about the well being of my daughter (and me!) through this process. She was a great resource in helping me help my daughter deal with the stress and with her relationship with her very difficult father. She's not a shrink, just very caring, and has great insight into, and experience with, the divorce and custody process. I always felt she had my daughter's best interests in mind, which was what mattered most to me. In the court room she is very clear and well spoken, just the right levels of conviction and touch of emotion when stating the case. She had a very good working relationship with my ex's lawyer, they were able to communicate clearly and negotiate well on my ex's unreasonable requests. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking counsel.

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Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2012

Strongly Recommended

Karen is an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. She is also honest, fair and kind. At the end of the divorce process, I realized that I was fortunate to have her as my lawyer. I strongly recommend her.

Posted by Martha | November 13, 2012

EXCELLENT

Karen Buckley is a very experienced, dedicated and compassionate attorney who is very knowledgeable in her field. I was always kept informed of the status of my case including everything that I would be dealing with such as time frames and expenses that I would be responsible for including all my legal options. My questions were always addressed and phone calls were always returned promptly. Karen is very hard working and demonstrated a keen interest in my case with a friendly support. She is a very loyal and honest person and a highly professional lawyer who is doing her very best to help you out to win the case and reach the most desirable resolution. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would definitely use her again.

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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2012

Client

Karen made me feel comfortable immediately. She was very kind, knowledgeable, and really listened to what was important to me and fought for me. She helped me navigate through a painful divorce and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a divorce attorney.

Posted by Michelle | November 13, 2012

Child custody and support

Karen represented me in a difficult child custody and support issue. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable about the laws and also very empathetic and genuinely concerned. She and I strategized about the best approach. I never felt that she dictated to me, but rather worked with me on the best approach, which resulted in a favorable outcome. Karen is very reliable, informative and a pleasure to work with.

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AVVO RATING 7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

Of Counsel
Fowlkes Jacoby & Kaplan
2006 - 2012

Attorney
Rosenberg Freedman & Goldsten
1994 - 2006

Attorney
McClung Peters and Simon
1987 - 1993

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987

Legal Cases

Doe v. Doe
Client was awarded judgment of $1.6 million. Arbitration award confirmed by Court

Ramirez v. DellaCorte
Successful at trial; case upheld on appeal

Danversbank v. Visser
Summary Judgment granted in Federal District Court and case dismissed

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Associations

Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court
Member
2015 - Present

Norfolk County Lawyer for the Day
Volunteer Attorney
2012 - Present

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
Member
2007 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
2007 - Present

The Divorce Center
Board Member
2004 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association
Family Law Section
1995 - Present

New York State Bar Association
Family Law Section
1987 - Present

The Divorce Center
Vice President
2006 - 2010

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Languages Spoken

English

Speaking Engagements

Divorce Matters for You
Divorce
2015

Divorce: You Have Options
Divorce
2013

Public Education Program
Divorce in Massachusetts
2010

Newton Adult Community Education
Divorce in Massachusetts
2005

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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)

Given (6)

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Kristin Shirahama

Family Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a competent and experienced family law attorney. She is a strong advocate who is sensitive to client needs. She communicates well and is easy to work with. I highly recommend Karen."

Christopher Lang

Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several divorce matters to Karen over the last few years. I have found her to be extremely knowledgeable and very skilled at working not only with opposing counsel but also with her clients, who are often going through very difficult circumstances. She is practical in her advice, and always reassuring. I highly recommend her."

Jared Wood

Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a difficult case against Attorney Buckley that required extensive litigation. Throughout the case, she was professional, but aggressive. She represented her client well."

Matisyahu Wolfberg

Divorce and separation Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is one of the finest Divorce and Family Law attorneys in Ma. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

Kristin Shirahama

Elder law

Christopher Lang

Business