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

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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 11 - 15 of 63 reviews

Posted by Chris | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Christopher Deskus

Attorney Gersten and her staff were an absolute blessing to me. I recently settled a difficult divorce in which my former spouse tried time and again to throw me away without concern after a 30 year marriage. Karen advocated for me. I will forever be grateful to attorney Gersten and her staff.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, competent, Karen will take care of you!

Karen came recommended by my friend, her son, and also another friend. She was fantastic throughout my divorce proceedings. She listened to me, was calm and confident, had excellent advice. She explained what I could expect to get from a judge, and then proceeded to get me all that and more withou...t having to go to court. I am so relieved and thankful to have found Karen to guide and carry me through the stressful divorce process. I always felt throughout the process that I didn't have to worry and she would take care of me. She really did! In addition, her cost turned out to be significantly less than the lawyer for the other side, who wasn't nearly as good. She is worth every penny. She took great care of me, and you can count on her to take great care of you.

Posted by Jason | July 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Above and beyond

There is no other divorce attorney I will ever recommend to anyone going through a divorce. Karen is hands down the best attorney around and I have the utmost respect for her. One of the best things about her is that she gets right to the point and doesn’t mix words, and her litigation skills are ama...zing, she is a 10 out of 10

Posted by Jennifer | December 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Attorney Karen Gersten

Attorney Karen Gersten is as equally compassionate as she is a master in the divorce and custody legal arena. She listened to me and always made me feel heard. And at the same time managed my expectations, kept me apprised of the status of my divorce, clearly navigated me through the legal system and..., most importantly, achieved exactly what I wanted as the outcome of my case. Karen is a class act and incredibly smart and intuitive. An absolute professional and obviously highly respected by her colleagues and courts. I highly recommend working with Karen. You will feel heard and will get what you are looking for in an attorney during a very intense and emotional time your life.

Posted by Heather | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Classy and genuine

Attorney Gersten is simply a classy and well respected professional in the field of family law. She is a quick read on situations and works efficiently with a genuine concern for and management of clients’ costs. She is well connected with other experts and makes sound recommendations to resolve fami...ly matters. She is not your stereotypical lawyer. I wish I could give more that five stars.

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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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