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

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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

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Kathryn Ann Gilbert's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Joe | December 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Very Knowledgeable

I hired Kathryn for my divorce in 2012 and found her to be very competent and reliable.She always returned my calls and answered my e-mails in a timely manner. She always kept me informed as the procedures progressed. Kathryn is very level headed and kept the tension between all parties involved to a... minimum. I would recommend her if your looking for a experienced divorce attorney.

Posted by Miranda | July 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Superstar

Kathy Gilbert is an incredible lawyer and the utmost professional with the highest degree of ethics. She helped me through a difficult divorce and did it with such composure, professionalism, patience, and compassion for her client. Kathy is strategic but also very detail oriented and knows this are...a of the law like no other lawyer I have ever encountered. Kathy was able to resove the issues with little conflict, answered all of my questions and saved me so much money in the process. I have recommended Kathy to several of my family members and friends and she has never disappointed them. I can't say enough good things about Kathy and I highly recommend her. What a superstar!

Posted by Richard | October 18, 2012

Experience, and SOUND Legal Advice!

Kathy has guided me through many legal issues and concerns over the years. Clearly educating me and making the process easier..knowing I have someone as confident and knowledgeable as MS Gilbert on my side!

Posted by Kathy | October 18, 2012 | Real Estate

Professional and knowledgable

Use Ms Gilbert regulary for my real estate deals. She is exceedingly prompt and professional. I refer her to all of my clients!

Posted by Micah | October 12, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

An Attorney worth every penny!

I divorced my wife after 25 years of marriage. It wasn’t over anything dramatic, just the realization that life had led us down separate paths and we no longer had anything in common, except our 14 year old son. Since this was not an acrimonious situation, it was important to me that our divorce did ...not become a war. Divorce is bad enough as it is without adding drama and expense. In New Jersey there is an alternative, collaborative divorce. I went on the web to find out as much as I could. It is a fair and juts way for two reasonable people to end their marriage. This is important because NJ laws are weird; on one issue they are clear-cut on another they can be a bit tangled. I needed a lawyer who knew the ins and outs of NJ law, collaborative divorce and whom I could trust to keep my costs down and the negotiations sane. I did some more research and found Kathryn “Kathy” Gilbert. From my very first meeting I knew I was in good hands. Her paralegal, Sandy is a ray of sunshine that immediately made me feel at ease. Meeting with Kathy was painless and she was very understanding and empathetic. She listened to my situation and guided me through my options. When my wife (ex-wife) was less than co-operative, creating frustration and stress, Kathy was quick to reassure me and keep the negotiations on track. She worked extremely well with my wife’s attorney, living every bit of her promise to keep things moving and sane. Yet she also fiercely advocated for me, in many cases protecting me from myself. However, at no point did she ever force me in a particular direction, I was always in control of every decision. Kathy ensured those decisions were made with full knowledge and complete information. I wish I could tell you that my divorce was flawless, easy and cheap. It wasn’t. It could have been and indeed, if Kathy had had her way, it would have been. But my wife was not the partner we needed her to be. YET, in the end, she got what she needed, I got what I needed and my son was protected from a potentially messy and ugly situation. I attribute this result to Kathy’s formidable skills. If I could do it all over again, knowing what I know now, there are things I would change but NOT my lawyer. Kathy Gilbert has my unconditionally, enthusiastic endorsement. Kathy Gilbert is the lawyer YOU want on your side of the table! Worth EVERY single penny! One last word, LISTEN TO HER, she is always right! :) Sincerely, Kathy rocks and Sandy is fantastic. This is a terrific team that delivers.

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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."

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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."

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Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Corcoran

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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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."

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Anthony Dunleavy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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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."

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Mikalah Liviakis

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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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."

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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!!"

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Arthur Obolsky

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peggy Raddatz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melinda Markvan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gilberto Vega

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

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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

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