Karen S. Gersten

I highly recommend Karen Gersten to anyone seeking smart, compassionate, informed and highly skilled representation. When I first filed for divorce with another lawyer I tried to go the ‘kind’ collaborative route, in part because I thought it would be less expensive, easier to manage and better for t...he kids. I was wrong. Instead, I wasted more than a year, spent at least 3x more than I expected to, was unable to avoid aggressive confrontations and the process fell apart. I went to Karen for help and everything changed –working with Karen took the weight of the process off of my shoulders and dramatically reduced the stress. Even though Karen is known as a skilled litigator, she knew I wanted to reach a settlement and never pressured me in the direction of a trial. She effortlessly managed unpleasant situations that I was now protected from – even opposing counsel enjoyed their interactions with Karen (although they clearly knew she was a formidable adversary). Thanks to her, the duration of my divorce was considerably less than I expected, we avoided trial and achieved a settlement that protects and provides for my children. I only wish I’d gone straight to Karen in the first place!

Karen represented me in a high conflict/domestic violence/child custody/divorce case. I agree with all the comments I read on this webpage. She is always well prepared and a step ahead of the opponent. She always made sure that I was safe and was very honest about what the right approach for my circu...mstances was. What I also felt was very important, is that she is well respected by the judges and other (good) lawyers. Thank you, Karen !

I started my Journey I’m sure like most soon to be divorcees. Unsure of what to expect, worried about the end result, and frankly scared about my future. Karen’s calming mannerism, confidence and her knowledge and understanding how the process works gave me great relief and support. Her constant a...ssurance she had everything under control allowed me the peace of mind to focus on my kids and help them through the process. She never wavered from what was most important to me and the end result was much better than I ever expected. Her ability to understand all the detail and negotiate in my favor has given me my life back. Karen truly navigated an incredibly complicated and challenging divorce with amazing skills, integrity and professionalism. Not only did she represent me better than I could have imaging, she became my friend. I would high recommend Karen for any family matter. Amazing!

I chose Attorney Karen Gersten because of her experience with Divorces involving Special Needs children. Karen is not your typical lawyer; she always puts her client's first and treats you as if you were her only client. My divorce was extremely contentious and involved 2 children under the age of 1...0 (one special needs and the other typical). Karen immediately got a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) on board to represent the children and what was in their best interests. Karen always had my back and when things got emotional, she kept me focused and strong. Without her expertise, support, compassion and dedication to me and my kids, I would have never survived. I'm currently on my own with my 2 amazing children and financially stable. I felt confident with Karen and all the recommendations she made. She made sure to review things with me to make certain I understood. Karen was in constant communication with me whether by phone or email before making any decisions involving my divorce case. I would highly recommend Attorney Karen Gersten to anyone thinking about divorce or even ready to file. She has an amazingly competent and talented staff as well, which is extremely important. Karen is highly respected among other colleagues, Attorneys and Judges. I can't stress this enough, Karen is not your typical lawyer........she has a heart and puts her client's and their children first. You want Attorney Karen Gersten on your team! Denise

I was referred to Karen Gersten for my divorce by my brother who's opinion I respect and value. My divorce was difficult and I could not have navigated through it without the guidance and support of Karen. Her attention to detail, prompt responses, and court room presence were all exceptional. She is... brilliant, confident, very attentive made me feel comfortable and always going the extra mile. Karen kept me informed every step of the way. No matter what we faced, she was successful. I will be forever grateful to Karen she got me everything I wanted and more. I would highly recommend Karen Gersten to anyone in need of an efficient, positive outcome. She is my hero.