Kathryn Ann Gilbert

Kathryn Ann Gilbert

also known as Kathy Gilbert

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Family

55 State Street, Hackensack, NJ

About Kathryn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

All aspects of Divorce including litigation, and collaborative services.

39 years

30%
Mediation 30%

All aspects of mediation for families including divorce, separation, alimony, child support, custody, visitation and property and debt distribution. Certified as a professional mediator by NJ Court Rule since 2006.

34 years

30%
Uncontested Divorce 30%

All aspects of an uncontested divorce at reasonable prices.

39 years

30%
Family 10%

All aspects of family law including alimony, custody, visitation, child support, prenuptial agreements, adoption and property division.

39 years

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Kathryn A. Gilbert,Esq.

55 State Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Kathryn Ann Gilbert's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Posted by Seema | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

I choose to hire Ms Gilbert after meeting with 8 other lawyers. I choose her because of her patience and approach to the issue with compassion. She didn’t drag anything to make her hours, a rare find. She approached the matter very professionally for a quick amicable conclusion. I hope no ...one should need a divorce lawyer but if you do need one she is the right person to go to.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would highly recommend

I did not know much about prenuptial agreements and was intimidated by the process. Kathy was knowledgeable, helpful, experienced and professional. She truly had my best interests in mind. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a good lawyer.

Posted by Jeff | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent work!

This is twice I needed Kathy's help, once for a divorce and now to close on the purchase of a house. Each time, with the help of her paralegal Sandy, she guided me through the process. They were always there to answer my questions and provide advice. They handles any issues, in each case, professi...onally before the issue becoming difficult. Thanks!

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very professional, honest and collaborative experience

I hired Kathy as my defense attorney to represent me in the divorce case and it was a very professional, honest and collaborative experience. Based on the excellent reviews for Kathy on avvo, I took an appointment with her assistant and walked into her office in a confused state of mind as I was ...not sure how to approach the divorce notice served to me by my spouse’s attorney. I had a million questions in my mind and was struggling to frame them as I was going through a traumatic experience. Kathy made me comfortable by asking few questions to understand my case and soon I realize that I got thought partner who I can work with during the divorce process. I have listed some of the professional strengths of Kathy below that I had experienced firsthand during the process - (1) Communication – During the entire process, Kathy was very clear with both her written and verbal communications with me. I got the ‘so what’ of the message based on our discussions quickly and was very clear in terms of what is expected out of me during the process. Kathy was reachable during the entire process through email or phone. She was quick to respond to my emails that helped me clear the confusions or open questions that I had quite quickly. (2) Legal expertise – Kathy has several years of experience of handling divorce and separation cases which was hugely helpful for my case as I was able to agree with my spouse on the parenting plan in short span of time. Kathy’s financial expertise helped answers a lot of questions that I had on my finances going forward. Kathy negotiated with my spouse attorney to come up with the right and balanced arrangement which was expectable to both the parties which was signed into the contract immediately. (3) Pro-active/advance thinking – Kathy was very pro-active in setting up my expectations on what lies ahead which gave me sufficient time to prepare the artifacts required for the process. I started collecting discovery items well in advance before my spouse attorney officially asked for them and was prepared to deliver them on short notice so that I can get the process completed as soon as possible. (4) Always has your best interest in mind – While my case took a turn in the middle where my spouse decided to withdraw the divorce petition at the last minute, Kathy helped drafted a mid-marriage agreement between us. Mid-marriage agreement’s core focus was to come up to come up with a household budget as the disagreement on finances during the marriage was the root cause of the divorce at the first place. She negotiated the terms of this agreement very effectively with my spouse lawyer which both parties were able to sign within a short span of time. It was a pleasure working with Kathy throughout my divorce process. I am glad that the process ended with a mid-marriage agreement as I still have complete access to my kids. My spouse and I are trying to give our marriage a second chance. I would recommend Kathy to anyone without a second thought.

Posted by Drew | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and easy to work with

Kathryn was wonderful to work with during our home closing and we could not have closed without her expertise and help along the way. She has earned my business for life!

See All Client Reviews

Kathryn Ann Gilbert's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Kathryn
John F Murano headshot
John Murano

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ms. Gilbert for many years as both an adversary and having mutual clients requiring representation in our respective areas of concentration. Ms. Gilbert is a compassionate, caring and highly skilled attorney who fights hard for her clients' rights. I give her my unqualified endorsement."

Brian C Freeman headshot
Brian Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is truly a lawyer's lawyer!! I can only describe her as knowledgeable, aggressive and always prepared to negotiate so long as her clients are able to get the most equitable resolutions in their cases. There is no question that she gives her clients more than 100% and if you retain her, you have retained one of the best."

Tanya L. Freeman headshot
Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Sara J Corcoran headshot
Sara Corcoran

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Patricia Speake Martin headshot
Patricia Martin

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Kathy as a family law attorney. She is compassionate, caring and professional."

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Mitchell Scott Arons headshot
Mitchell Arons

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Kathryn GIlbert for many years and she is an extremely competent, thoughtful and pragmatic attorney."

Anthony William Dunleavy headshot
Anthony Dunleavy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christopher Daniel Leroi headshot
Christopher Leroi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Extremely intelligent, caring and compassionate. Provides excellent answers to legal questions on Avvo."

Joseph C Noto headshot
Joseph Noto

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is in the same collaborative law group to which I belong. We have done several collaborative law cases successfully. She is also an excellent mediator as well as an excellent collaborative law atorney."

Mikalah Liviakis headshot
Mikalah Liviakis

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Clyde Harman headshot
Michael Harman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Gilbert. She is a great choice for representation and is highly respected in the legal community."

Randi Lynne Rubin headshot
Randi Rubin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Kathy for 20 plus years and have referred her family law matters. She is an exceptional lawyer ... smart, trustworthy and incredibly knowledgeable. She is also one of the most ethical and professional attorneys I know. Kathy balances being a zealous advocate with being an intuitive problem solver. I endorse Kathy without reservation and continue to refer family law clients to her in Bergen County and Northern New Jersey."

Charles William Franklin headshot
Charles Franklin

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"

Arthur Joseph Obolsky headshot
Arthur Obolsky

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peggy M. Raddatz headshot
Peggy Raddatz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Melinda J. Markvan headshot
Melinda Markvan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Herbert Ira Ellis headshot
Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Gilberto Benito Vega headshot
Gilberto Vega

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Harold Matthew Dee headshot
Harold Dee

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

Patricia Speake Martin headshot
Patricia Martin

Divorce and separation lawyer

Anthony William Dunleavy headshot
Anthony Dunleavy

Family lawyer

Whitney R Chelnik headshot
Whitney Chelnik

Family lawyer

Joseph C Noto headshot
Joseph Noto

Family lawyer

Mikalah Liviakis headshot
Mikalah Liviakis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Randi Lynne Rubin headshot
Randi Rubin

Family lawyer

Charles William Franklin headshot
Charles Franklin

Foreclosure lawyer

Arthur Joseph Obolsky headshot
Arthur Obolsky

Consumer protection lawyer

Peggy M. Raddatz headshot
Peggy Raddatz

Divorce and separation lawyer

Melinda J. Markvan headshot
Melinda Markvan

Child custody lawyer

Herbert Ira Ellis headshot
Herbert Ellis

Personal injury lawyer

Gilberto Benito Vega headshot
Gilberto Vega

Criminal defense lawyer

Emanuel Nicholas Mouganis headshot
Emanuel Mouganis

General practice lawyer

Andrew Joseph Edelberg headshot
Andrew Edelberg

Personal injury lawyer

Anton R. Reinert headshot
Anton Reinert

Family lawyer

Curt Perri Bogen headshot
Curt Bogen

Divorce and separation lawyer

Melissa A Fecak headshot
Melissa Fecak

Family lawyer

Steven Todd Lowe headshot
Steven Lowe

Entertainment lawyer

Asmik Jasmine Gevorkyan headshot
Asmik Gevorkyan

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2007

Qualified Mediator: Pursuant to Rule 1:40, NJ Bar Association

2001

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Magazine

2000

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Magazine

1999

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Magazine

1998

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Magazine

1997

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Magazine

1996

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Magazine

1995

Nominee for Network Syndicated Program of the Year, Billboard Monitor Radio Awards

1982

National Honor Society Psychology, Bucknell University

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Kathryn A. Gilbert, Esq

1992 - 2014

Executive Producer, BACKTRAX USA

1986 - 1994

Partner, Sakany and Gilbert, Esqs

1985 - 1991

Staff, New Jersey Nets

Associations

2014 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Association of North Jersey

CLE Coordinator

2012 - Present

North Jersey Collaborative Law Group

CLE Coordinator

2009 - Present

International Association of Collaborative Professionals

Attorney member

1990 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Attorney Member

1985 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Attorney member

1985 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1986 - 1987

NJ Inns of Court

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Miele vs Rosenblum

won

See More Legal Cases

Education

1985

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Bucknell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

CLE event

Collaborative Divorce Process

1997

Bergen Community College Legal Seminars

The Divorce Process

Publications

1996

Billboard Magazine The After of Countdown Show Makeovers

1988

NJ Law Journal Attorney Profiles

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution