Karen S. Gersten

I was having some issues with my ex from our divorce three years ago which, if he got his way, would have a devastating impact on my son and I. I had met with another attorney who basically told me that I was out of luck. I went to Karen on the recommendation of a friend of a friend who couldn't say ...enough great things about her. My first impression of Karen was that she was very confident, competent, professional and to the point. She reviewed what I had to show her and I left her office feeling optimistic that she could help me. Everything was handled professionally by her and her staff and when it came time to go to court, we ended up on the winning side. She and her staff never seemed bothered by my hundreds of questions and were always very friendly and accommodating. She was a pleasure to deal with and without her, I'm not sure how things would have turned out. I plan to use her again when it comes time to modify my alimony. I truly can not recommend her highly enough. Five stars is not enough.

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 have never had a chance to write a review about Karen, even though I had been divorced about 6 years now. She was recommended to me by a friend who knew someone was getting a divorced and the feedback was that she was good. I had what I understood to be called a "high conflict divorce", my ex had... a personality disorder issue who created chaos to the children and I through this process. 2 things saved my life a book called "Splitting" and Karen. My divorce took about a year where I had to go to court over 15 times for a variety of issues, motions etc. My ex went through 4 different attorneys and through at all Karen was by my side in a way that I felt that as bas as my situation was I felt comfortable that she was by my side. My divorce actually went to trial (which the odds are usually slim) which lasted 2 days, throughout the trial she would pinpoint things the other attorney would do and how she would react to it. it was impressive to see how she was basically calling out the other attorney next move. Needless to say, I was able to get everything I wanted from the divorce with the main thing being able to see my kids the same amount as her. Having shared physical and legal custody of the children was always my goal and as a man I felt it wouldn't be possible. Karen always made it a clear that we both had equal rights and that just because I was the dad did not mean I would lose them. Throughout the years I had gone back to Karen on the multiple times I have gotten back to court. Every time, I have been fine and been successful on what needed to be done. I never mentioned to her but I owe a lot to her in many ways, being able to see my children as much as my ex does is a blessing that I won't believe wouldn't have happened without her. other therapists told me that perhaps I should give my ex an extra day to stop the fighting, which is funny because I don't believe they wouldn't have done that for their children. Karen always kept saying "you have rights" and that stuck with me. I will be going back to court soon, unfortunately, and although I get nervous every time this happen, I know that every time I walk to that court room with Karen by my side, I feel that things will be ok.

We knew Karen was the one from the moment we met her. My wife and I were exhausted from the stress of dealing with a deceitful and manipulative ex wife for 10 years and now we needed help more than ever. Our first meeting with Karen, we dumped a pile of information on her desk and she immediately beg...an to assemble the puzzle and plan our defense. She asked us smart and calculating questions that let us know she was on the right track. Throughout the process she and Blake were communicative and timely, making us feel like we were important. Karen is extremely knowledgeable and presented strategic options that gave us confidence with her at the helm. She took the weight of the world off our shoulders and gave us relief. We never felt like we were being over charged or taken advantage of, just the opposite in fact, she was mindful and efficient. Karen is worth every penny! But it was the long awaited day in court that Karen really got a chance to shine! She came very prepared with all of our documentation, facts, and game plan meticulously organized. Karen took charge of the courtroom and presented our case with a strong and respectful presence. She was quick to react and change course when necessary. It was truly impressive to see how she took all of the bits of info we gave her and wove them together to present such a strong case. We won by a landslide and still can't believe that after all of these years, we can finally relax! Karen has given us freedom and peace of mind. We highly recommend getting her on your team before your adversary snaps her up!

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!!!