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

gerstenandgersten.com/attorneys/

Karen S. Gersten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Budd | November 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Divorce Attorney Highly Recommend

Attorney Gersten is simply the best divorce attorney, hands down. She is an excellent litigator able to overcome her opponents in the court room. She is well versed in current law and her years of experience provided me with outstanding counsel and advice. Attorney Gersten has fair rates with accurat...e accounting practices detailing how she spends time on your case. I higher recommend Attorney Karen Gersten for your legal matters.

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 | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superhero

Karen is an absolute super hero. She is knowledgeable, EXTREMELY patient, understanding and above all a great person. She makes you feel as if you are her top priority. She does not back down from any challenge, and she sure had one with my divorce. When it felt like I was losing hope, she kept remin...ding me to be strong and to carry on. I don't know how she did it, but she was finally able to get my divorce final from a very abusive ex to not only myself, but my children. We are finally safe and at peace because of her, and we will forever be grateful.

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 | August 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney. Definitely use her for divorce proceedings.

Karen is understanding, caring, knowledgeable and professional. I retained her to help with several post-settlement issues because my other attorney had retired. She was highly recommended by friends because of her ability to "tell it like it is" and I couldn't agree more with their assessment. Karen... knew how to handle a stressful and difficult situation while advising how to keep emotions in check. I would recommend her without hesitation.

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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