Karen S. Gersten

It has been quite difficult for me to articulate in words what to write for this review. I was fed up with my previous divorce attorney, I did not quite understand legal matters and implications, I have no legal background at all. My first impression of Karen was calm, controlled and extremely knowle...dgeable. She listened to everything I had to say, was honest, did not provide false hope. She helped me see the big picture and not fight for low hanging fruit. She heard everything I said and much more what I did not or could not articulate. She laid out the plan for me and told me what to expect. She was never in a hurry and did not make me feel compelled to make any particular decision, while given her astute legal counsel. She was excellent in communication. She asked how I was faring through the divorce process, she was genuinely interested in my case, and to her it was not just another case. I believe we were divinely meant to work together. I was never at loss about what step in the process we were in, nor was I ever surprised by anything. I could rest and worry less because I had a caring, smart exceptionally knowledgeable attorney. I remember thinking, I met Wonder woman in the flesh! This I know to be true. Divorce is never pleasant, but when you have an attorney like Karen, the hurt is so much less and you have confidence that it will all be well. Truly the best- inside and out. She is my Wonder woman!

Prior to consulting with Attorney Karen Gersten, I had been cleaning out my desk and came across an old sticky note with her phone number. I had been referred to Karen two years earlier by a professional acquaintance of mine who works closely with attorneys and who knew I was considering a divorce. ... Her advice was to “go see Karen” but the note never made it to my priority list! I had become so overwhelmed and discouraged with the legal process, having interviewed with two attorneys who did not have the scope of knowledge I was expecting, that I put my divorce on hold. I decided to call Karen. She promptly returned my call and rearranged her calendar to see me on short notice. It was the best decision I could have made. Her immense knowledge and expertise on family matters and the legal process gave me the confidence I needed to pursue my divorce. I have two angels, the one who directed me to find that old sticky note, and Attorney Gersten, who put my best interest first and gave me the advice that I needed to hear. Oftentimes during a divorce, a time of extreme emotional upheaval, you are looking for someone to sympathize and tell you what you want to hear. While having compassion for my situation, Karen did not offer false hope. Rather, she made it a point to be forthright about the legal process and what I could expect. As soon as you meet Karen, you recognize her immense integrity, honesty, and expertise. She is extremely wise, empathetic, well informed, and trustworthy. I feel Karen has the best interest of her client at the forefront. Before I met her, I was fearful of the legal process regarding divorce. After meeting Karen, I feel safe and I trust her completely. Thank you Attorney Gersten. You are an angel and a gem!

I was referred to Karen Gersten by a friend whose ex-husband had retained her as his attorney. From the minute I stepped into Karen's office for my initial consult, I knew I was in good hands. She is extremely professional, detailed, knowledgeable, hardworking, and honest. My divorce was very cont...entious with an alcoholic spouse and three young children involved. Although the divorce took over a year to finally settle, Karen was able to successfully navigate me through many difficult and emotionally charged situations. She also helped me to avoid a nasty and expensive trial in court. Karen paid careful attention to every detail of my case from start to finish and ensured the well being of my children and I throughout the process. From filing pendente lite orders in the beginning stages (for temporary alimony and child support during the divorce process), to negotiating an effective co-parenting/custody plan, to reaching an extremely favorable settlement on my behalf, I could not have asked for a better outcome. Furthermore, Karen's paralegal Blake and her office staff were extremely responsive and helpful. It is clear that Karen is well respected by judges and other attorneys in the legal system. She is able to remain calm and poised even in the most stressful situations, which was very reassuring. I will refer Karen to anyone I know facing a divorce in the future. The cost of her services is well worth the peace of mind that you will receive the best outcome possible. Thank you Karen!!!

Karen is a very thorough and conscientious attorney and will look out for your best interest. Although my case was quite unusual after one year, when it came time for deposition, she was an absolute RockStar!!! Knew what to ask, when to ask it, attention to detail of documentation which led to a fa...vorable outcome. I would absolutely recommend 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!