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

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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 31 - 35 of 63 reviews

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.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Never Ending Divorce

Talk about going into a mess and coming out clean on the other side. I went through a DIY divorce a few years back and when the ex came back asking for more I knew I needed help. Karen's name was recommended to me and was described as a "shark" (pretty sure I never told Karen that!). Karen was cal...m under pressure and had a quick response to every angle thrown at us. She shows genuine care for her clients and takes pride in her position. Not only did I come away better than expected financially, I now have more time with my kids and was able to save the kids from a long drawn out CPS evaluation. My sincerest thanks goes to Karen...

Posted by Eric | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worth Every Penny!!

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's services. I was married for only 3 years and I had a 2 year old little girl. I will spare you the details but my ex wife was trying to keep me from seeing my daughter. Not only am I pleased with the financial outcome, but the only reason I am able to be apart ...of my daughter's life is because of Karen and the GAL she hired. I would highly recommend Karen as a divorce attorney.

Posted by Michelle | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Five Stars is Not Enough

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.

Posted by Susan | November 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant, professional, highly recommend

Karen Gersten was recommended to me for my divorce. It was a complicated divorce, and she navigated through every aspect of it with tremendous diligence and thoroughness. She was always professional, respectful, and fair. She thought everything, considered potential issues, left no stone unturned.... It was a difficult time for me, personally, and she put me at ease. I trusted her completely, and she never once let me down. She is clearly very intelligent, very knowledgeable, and very respected. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney. You will not be disappointed.

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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

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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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