Karen L. Cahn

Karen L. Cahn

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1978

Resigned

No misconduct found

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Karen L. Cahn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sue | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Karen saved my kids and protected my parental rights.

This woman literally saved my kids back in 2012. She went up against my ex whose new wife thought she wanted to be mommy, and take my kids to Australia. Karen stepped in and dealt with the situation fast. My ex fled the country after Karen cut through his nonsense, and has seen the kids ONE time sinc...e 2012. They dont speak to him at all now seeing what he attempted. Its now 2025. Karen saved my family and my sanity, and she was always so powerful and confident. The judges respected her, the other attorney did too, and she has NO problem just getting to the issue. Id tell anyone struggling - that this women has your back, and she concerned with YOU not your wallet. My kids are grown now and see who the problem was, luckily they never got taken to Australia where I wouldn't have been able to fight for them. Karen made sure they were safe. THANK YOU !!!

Posted by Linda | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

The very best of lawyers

Karen Cahn reviewed and negotiated a prenuptial for me in 2017. She was brilliant, charming, witty, generous with her time, dedicated. She is a person of real integrity. And style.

Posted by Dan | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Generous, brilliant, organized

Karen Cahn was able to explain the ins and outs of custody law to me in a concise and actionable way. Once hired, she was extremely efficient, always giving me advice on what would be best for what I'd told her I needed. S She didn't use obscure legal-ese and neither did she gloss over the hard stuff.... She's matter of fact and diligent, and extremely honest about what is and is not possible. And when things got difficult in the case she strongly and smartly advocated for what she and I thought was right. Difficult situations need clarity and trust, and I had both with her, which was and is a tremendous relief. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Laura | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

excellent advocate

I recently hired Karen to represent me in negotiation of a prenuptial agreement and was very pleased with her service. She was thorough and efficient, pointing out numerous issues with the draft document and quickly providing suggestions and revised language to ensure that the final agreement was cle...arly written and fair. Her fee was very reasonable and I would certainly consider engaging her again, should I have the need.

Posted by Andrea | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Karen provided invaluable support.

Karen listened, clearly outlined steps required, and worked through the complexities that I did not know how to address with my separation situation. She was consistently and readily available when I needed her. Karen was impressive when questioning the petitioner and effective in presenting my case... in court. I am grateful to Karen and thankful to my friend who referred Karen to me.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

N/A

Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Referral Service

N/A

Certified Mediator, Center for Family & Divorce Mediation

Work Experience

1995 - Present

private practice, Family Law

Associations

New York City Bar Association, Family Court and Family Law Committee

Member

New York State Bar Association

Family Law Section

New York City Bar Association, Bioethics Committee

Past Member

New York City Bar Association, Legal Referral Service Panel

Member

Education

1978

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

speaking engagement at Westchester YMCA

Child Support and Custody issues

Languages

English

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