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

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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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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

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Karen S. Gersten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 63 reviews

Posted by Ed Bogan | July 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer!!!!

Karen Gersten is an exceptional lawyer. If it wasn't for Karen being a GREAT lawyer I wouldn't be where I am in my life today. Karen helped me with my divorce, and just recently with my son, so he could go to the school he wanted to. Karen is very professional, excellent at what she does, and above a...ll a great person. She makes you feel as if you're her only client, her top priority. If you're looking for the BEST lawyer, no need to look any further.

Posted by Andrew | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Meticulous, Strategic & Superhero!

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!

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the best!

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!!!

Posted by Patty | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding!

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.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I would have saved a small fortune and more than a year of my life if I had hired Karen first!

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!

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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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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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