Karen S. Gersten

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Karen S. Gersten

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at West Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation ... +2 more

818 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT

Virtual Consultation Available

About Karen

Biography

I'm here to help you get the results you are seeking.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

35 years

50%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2019
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+ 3
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gersten & Gersten, LLP

818 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06119

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Karen S. Gersten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mike | November 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Experience, Great Outcome

I hired Karen to handle my divorce. She is clearly very knowledgeable, and made the process as painless as could be while getting me a great outcome. She remained calm (and helped me do the same) when my ex-wife's attorney was making things more difficult than they needed to be. She was great about f...ocusing me on the things that actually mattered for my case, while helping me ignore the parts that didn't. She thoroughly explained every step of the process, and her rationale for how we should approach it. It was clear she knew not just the legal aspects, but also the personalities involved and how to most effectively interact with them. In the end she got me a MUCH better outcome than I even thought was possible. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Standing Ovation

On May 7, 2018 the wonderful life that I thought that I had completely disintegrated. My husband of 33 years, who was in complete control of our family’s finances, revealed to me that he hadn’t filed our state or federal income taxes for the previous 3 years. Over the next month I discovered that t...he taxes were but the tip of the financial disaster iceberg. There was massive credit card debt. Our beautiful, treasured home where we lived happily and well for the last 24 years was over mortgaged and ‘under water’. There were no other assets, save one, a life insurance policy which had been heavily borrowed against. And, there was missing cash, many thousands of dollars of missing cash that my husband was withdrawing weekly. We were beyond broke. On my 67th birthday my husband confessed that the cash was being spent on drugs, cocaine that he was purchasing from a prostitute. He went into rehab for six weeks. I spent the next 2 years trying to save my husband, his job, our home, our finances, our life. This was to no avail. On March 9, 2020, he relapsed with crack cocaine. Then Covid 19 happened. It was the day before the Covid Lockdown began that I asked a dear and trusted friend if she knew of a good divorce lawyer. She offered Karen Gersten’s card. Karen and I had our first consultation meeting and every one thereafter by video. Even though separated by the wall of technology I felt heard, supported, protected and safe. Karen inspires confidence. I can not speak highly enough or praise sufficiently her professionalism and her knowledge of her craft. Karen and her office staff are personable, caring, and efficient. There have been a few instances throughout this horrific experience when I have felt that my prayers were answered. Having Karen Gersten as my attorney was one, the most important one. After a long and requiring 14 months Attorney Karen Gersten secured the best possible outcome for me in my divorce. Karen had said to me, “I can’t get you back what you’ve lost.” I knew that. It was unachievable, but I felt as though Karen really wished that she could. She came as close as humanly possible. Attorney Karen Gersten has my heartfelt thanks and my highest recommendation.

Posted by Marien | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

'The' Legal Warrior You Need!

The arduous task of marriage dissolution, along with the division of assets, or other legal matters requires a Champion in your corner. Karen is such an Attorney who will lead the challenge with expertise & precision; With a strong reputation for success and proficiency within practice areas, div...erse legal subjects and asset protection, Attorney Gersten and the Law Firm of Gersten & Gersten provides the best outcome, and eases your legal challenges. I highly recommend Karen S. Gersten as a respected, experienced and kind attorney to assist you to the other side of your legal matter with success.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer and Great Results

When I was going through my divorce, Karen was recommended to me and was an excellent recommendation. She always had the best interest in mind for my children and I while her experience of the legal system provide the best outcome based on my situation. Kare is calm, knowledgeable and has a pres...ence in a court setting that reassured she was the right lawyer in my case. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Simply the best

Looking for a a heavy hitter Karen is your choice !!. Way to many good things to list about Karen. Went through child custody battle with my Ex. Ex was offering little to no time with our child had no choice but to get a lawyer and thank god I was recommended Karen. Karen does not buckle under press...ure she is a shark when it comes for fighting for you. She knows what she is doing very very well. Never felt uncomfortable with her fighting for me. She takes control of the room when she is in there and always had our sons best intrest in mind. Would use her again and again in a heart beat!!! Thank you so much Karen for having my son in my life

Karen Gersten

Replied last July 21, 2020

Thank you for the very nice review. So glad we met and that I could help you. Karen

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Karen S. Gersten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Green

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Karen Gersten for her professional expertise, knowledge and dedication to practice of family law. Her attention to this demanding area of law, excellent reputation and genuine dedication to the client's needs would be greatly appreciated by any prospective client."

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Kate Haakonsen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a very experience and thorough lawyer who supports her clients and works reasonably with opposing counsel to find solutions whenever possible."

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Scott Birrell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbara Aaron

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kate Haakonsen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

CT Top Lawyer, Top Lawyers of America

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - 2018

Partner, Gersten & Gersten, LLP

Associations

1995 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Clark University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Divorce in Connecticut

Teacher

Languages

English

Activity

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