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Karen Svendsen
also known as Karen Svendsen Balzano
About Karen
Biography
Primarily focuses on complex family and matrimonial litigation and appearing on divorce, custody and support matters in the the Supreme Courts and Family Courts on Long Island and New York City. Also experienced in all areas of commercial litigation, business purchases/sales and real estate transactions
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 1 year
State: Florida
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Long, Tuminello LLP.
120 4th Ave, Bay Shore, NY, 11706-7938
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Karen Svendsen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 27 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jennifer | May 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
Karen’s professionalism and sincerity are commendable, I am thankful for her exceptional legal service. She is a skilled negotiator and a staunch advocate for her clients. Karen always went the extra mile to support me in my case. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal assistance. Thank you ...
Posted by Keith | May 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
When you want to win!!
I have used Karen Svendsen as an attorney for the past several years. If you want a professional , knowledgable attorney that treats you with respect and wins cases. Look no further. I highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Five Stars
Karen went above and beyond to help me prove my innocence during family court, as I was being falsely accused of many things. Given a very stressful situation, she helped ease my anxiety a bit, as she was very knowledgeable and I felt confident in her. Overall, she is an amazing lawyer, and also a ge...
Posted by Robert | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Representation for Fathers' Rights
Divorce is hard, but a lot harder when you are a caring and supportive father who does not want to be away from your children. Karen helped me obtain a fair divorce in which custody and support were split evenly between both of us. This definitely took some effort to obtain. Overcoming the court’s bi...
Posted by Leonard | July 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Truly Thankful
Karen Svendsen is an excellent lawyer, her knowledge of the law is amazing. I had an attorney prior who for 2 years could not get my divorce finalized a Truly inept lawyer. I was referred to Karen who accomplished in 2 weeks, what he couldn’t do in 2 1//2 years. She has a key sense for what needs to ...
Karen Svendsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Karen is my go to when one of my clients needs a Divorce, and especially so when I know it is going to be a tough fight."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen Svendsen is an excellent attorney and highly respected litigator. She is wonderful at communicating with her clients throughout the legal process. Karen Svendsen is a powerful advocate for her clients and I highly recommend her for any legal matter."
"I have known Karen for many years in the legal community, and have always known her to have the highest ethical and moral standards, and outstanding character. She is extremely knowledgeable in all of her fields and exhibits excellent legal and trial skills. She is a strong adversary and a tenacious advocate for her clients, while also being kind, understanding and compassionate. I have confidently referred numerous clients to her over the years, including family, and have always received glowing reviews. I give my highest endorsement and recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen if very professional and knowledgeable."
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."
"Karen is an experienced and knowledgeable litigator who has established excellent working relationships with her peers. She is attentive to her clients and provides them with exceptional legal representation. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone needing legal representation, whether relating to civil and commercial litigation, business transactions, matrimonial and family law or real estate transactions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen Svendsen is highly skilled in family law and litigation. She is very caring of her clients and a wonderful person. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counsel or representation."
"Karen is a an excellent Attorney and a fine professional. I am an Estate Planning Attorney and we have been able to refer business to each other on several occasions. My clients are always pleased. I refer to Karen first whenever I have a Family Law, Divorce, or pre-nup matter."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 10 Percent, Lawyers of Distinction
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinquished Counsel
2014
Top Attorneys in Long Island, Legal Leaders
1987
Excellence in Political Studies, Pi Sigma Alpha Award
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Long Tuminello LLP.
2005 - 2010
Partner, Ansanelli, Kugler & Svendsen, LLP
2001 - 2005
Attorney, Law Office of Karen S. Svendsen
1992 - 2005
Associate, Law office of Vincent W. Ansanelli
Associations
2013 - Present
New York StateLicensed Real Estate Broker
2010 - Present
Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County
2009 - Present
Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
2002 - Present
UNited States Court Appeals Federal Circuit
2002 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
2002 - Present
United States Court of Federal Claims
1993 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
1992 - Present
U.S. Supreme Court
2008 - 2014
Huntington Lawyers Club
Education
1991
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Adelphi University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Channel 2
RIghts of Privacy
Publications
2019
Blog
Better Life After Divroce
2014
Leader publications
Legal Leaders: Long Island Top Rated Lawyers
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have to pay child support until he’s 21?
05 Feb 2021
Q&A
How much is it to get a quarto?
17 Sep 2019
Q&A
What does "Certification Conferenece Held" mean as an outcome to my most recent court appearance for my divorce case?
19 Mar 2014