team-member

Karen Gersten

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Licensed for 31 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

27 years of helping people navigate the legal arena of divorce, custody and other family matters through litigation, mediation or collaborative processes - depending on your unique circumstances. I'm here to help you.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Gersten & Gersten, LLP818 Farmington AvenueWest Hartford, CT, 06119

Office: (860) 785-2738

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 30, 2019

Talk about going into a mess and coming out clean on the other side. I went through a DIY divorce a few years back and when the ex came back asking for more I knew I needed help. Karen's name was recommended to me and was described as a "shark" (pretty sure I never told Karen that!). Karen was calm under pressure and had a quick response to every angle thrown at us. She shows genuine care for her clients and takes pride in her position. Not only did I come away better than expected financially, I now have more time with my kids and was able to save the kids from a long drawn out CPS evaluation. My sincerest thanks goes to Karen...

Eric
March 27, 2019

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's services. I was married for only 3 years and I had a 2 year old little girl. I will spare you the details but my ex wife was trying to keep me from seeing my daughter. Not only am I pleased with the financial outcome, but the only reason I am able to be apart of my daughter's life is because of Karen and the GAL she hired. I would highly recommend Karen as a divorce attorney.

Mike
November 9, 2021

I hired Karen to handle my divorce. She is clearly very knowledgeable, and made the process as painless as could be while getting me a great outcome. She remained calm (and helped me do the same) when my ex-wife's attorney was making things more difficult than they needed to be. She was great about focusing me on the things that actually mattered for my case, while helping me ignore the parts that didn't. She thoroughly explained every step of the process, and her rationale for how we should approach it. It was clear she knew not just the legal aspects, but also the personalities involved and how to most effectively interact with them. In the end she got me a MUCH better outcome than I even thought was possible. I would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
October 6, 2021

On May 7, 2018 the wonderful life that I thought that I had completely disintegrated. My husband of 33 years, who was in complete control of our family’s finances, revealed to me that he hadn’t filed our state or federal income taxes for the previous 3 years. Over the next month I discovered that the taxes were but the tip of the financial disaster iceberg. There was massive credit card debt. Our beautiful, treasured home where we lived happily and well for the last 24 years was over mortgaged and ‘under water’. There were no other assets, save one, a life insurance policy which had been heavily borrowed against. And, there was missing cash, many thousands of dollars of missing cash that my husband was withdrawing weekly. We were beyond broke. On my 67th birthday my husband confessed that the cash was being spent on drugs, cocaine that he was purchasing from a prostitute. He went into rehab for six weeks. I spent the next 2 years trying to save my husband, his job, our home, our finances, our life. This was to no avail. On March 9, 2020, he relapsed with crack cocaine. Then Covid 19 happened. It was the day before the Covid Lockdown began that I asked a dear and trusted friend if she knew of a good divorce lawyer. She offered Karen Gersten’s card. Karen and I had our first consultation meeting and every one thereafter by video. Even though separated by the wall of technology I felt heard, supported, protected and safe. Karen inspires confidence. I can not speak highly enough or praise sufficiently her professionalism and her knowledge of her craft. Karen and her office staff are personable, caring, and efficient. There have been a few instances throughout this horrific experience when I have felt that my prayers were answered. Having Karen Gersten as my attorney was one, the most important one. After a long and requiring 14 months Attorney Karen Gersten secured the best possible outcome for me in my divorce. Karen had said to me, “I can’t get you back what you’ve lost.” I knew that. It was unachievable, but I felt as though Karen really wished that she could. She came as close as humanly possible. Attorney Karen Gersten has my heartfelt thanks and my highest recommendation.

anonymous
May 24, 2021

Karen is an absolute super hero. She is knowledgeable, EXTREMELY patient, understanding and above all a great person. She makes you feel as if you are her top priority. She does not back down from any challenge, and she sure had one with my divorce. When it felt like I was losing hope, she kept reminding me to be strong and to carry on. I don't know how she did it, but she was finally able to get my divorce final from a very abusive ex to not only myself, but my children. We are finally safe and at peace because of her, and we will forever be grateful.

Marien
May 6, 2021

The arduous task of marriage dissolution, along with the division of assets, or other legal matters requires a Champion in your corner. Karen is such an Attorney who will lead the challenge with expertise & precision; With a strong reputation for success and proficiency within practice areas, diverse legal subjects and asset protection, Attorney Gersten and the Law Firm of Gersten & Gersten provides the best outcome, and eases your legal challenges. I highly recommend Karen S. Gersten as a respected, experienced and kind attorney to assist you to the other side of your legal matter with success.

anonymous
March 9, 2021

When I was going through my divorce, Karen was recommended to me and was an excellent recommendation. She always had the best interest in mind for my children and I while her experience of the legal system provide the best outcome based on my situation. Kare is calm, knowledgeable and has a presence in a court setting that reassured she was the right lawyer in my case. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
July 20, 2020

Looking for a a heavy hitter Karen is your choice !!. Way to many good things to list about Karen. Went through child custody battle with my Ex. Ex was offering little to no time with our child had no choice but to get a lawyer and thank god I was recommended Karen. Karen does not buckle under pressure she is a shark when it comes for fighting for you. She knows what she is doing very very well. Never felt uncomfortable with her fighting for me. She takes control of the room when she is in there and always had our sons best intrest in mind. Would use her again and again in a heart beat!!! Thank you so much Karen for having my son in my life

Lorraine
February 24, 2020

In 1994 Karen was a brand new lawyer. I had a difficult case. She fought hard for me and my ex finally gave in. She was always available for any questions I had. She's the best!

Audrey
January 2, 2020

Karen represented me during my recent complicated divorce. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient and supportive throughout the whole process. Due to Karen's tenacity, integrity, experience and hard work, I received a settlement much greater than I had expected or anticipated. Without any reservations, I would highly recommend Karen to represent you.

anonymous
April 30, 2019

Talk about going into a mess and coming out clean on the other side. I went through a DIY divorce a few years back and when the ex came back asking for more I knew I needed help. Karen's name was recommended to me and was described as a "shark" (pretty sure I never told Karen that!). Karen was calm under pressure and had a quick response to every angle thrown at us. She shows genuine care for her clients and takes pride in her position. Not only did I come away better than expected financially, I now have more time with my kids and was able to save the kids from a long drawn out CPS evaluation. My sincerest thanks goes to Karen...

Eric
March 27, 2019

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's services. I was married for only 3 years and I had a 2 year old little girl. I will spare you the details but my ex wife was trying to keep me from seeing my daughter. Not only am I pleased with the financial outcome, but the only reason I am able to be apart of my daughter's life is because of Karen and the GAL she hired. I would highly recommend Karen as a divorce attorney.

Mike
November 9, 2021

I hired Karen to handle my divorce. She is clearly very knowledgeable, and made the process as painless as could be while getting me a great outcome. She remained calm (and helped me do the same) when my ex-wife's attorney was making things more difficult than they needed to be. She was great about focusing me on the things that actually mattered for my case, while helping me ignore the parts that didn't. She thoroughly explained every step of the process, and her rationale for how we should approach it. It was clear she knew not just the legal aspects, but also the personalities involved and how to most effectively interact with them. In the end she got me a MUCH better outcome than I even thought was possible. I would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
October 6, 2021

On May 7, 2018 the wonderful life that I thought that I had completely disintegrated. My husband of 33 years, who was in complete control of our family’s finances, revealed to me that he hadn’t filed our state or federal income taxes for the previous 3 years. Over the next month I discovered that the taxes were but the tip of the financial disaster iceberg. There was massive credit card debt. Our beautiful, treasured home where we lived happily and well for the last 24 years was over mortgaged and ‘under water’. There were no other assets, save one, a life insurance policy which had been heavily borrowed against. And, there was missing cash, many thousands of dollars of missing cash that my husband was withdrawing weekly. We were beyond broke. On my 67th birthday my husband confessed that the cash was being spent on drugs, cocaine that he was purchasing from a prostitute. He went into rehab for six weeks. I spent the next 2 years trying to save my husband, his job, our home, our finances, our life. This was to no avail. On March 9, 2020, he relapsed with crack cocaine. Then Covid 19 happened. It was the day before the Covid Lockdown began that I asked a dear and trusted friend if she knew of a good divorce lawyer. She offered Karen Gersten’s card. Karen and I had our first consultation meeting and every one thereafter by video. Even though separated by the wall of technology I felt heard, supported, protected and safe. Karen inspires confidence. I can not speak highly enough or praise sufficiently her professionalism and her knowledge of her craft. Karen and her office staff are personable, caring, and efficient. There have been a few instances throughout this horrific experience when I have felt that my prayers were answered. Having Karen Gersten as my attorney was one, the most important one. After a long and requiring 14 months Attorney Karen Gersten secured the best possible outcome for me in my divorce. Karen had said to me, “I can’t get you back what you’ve lost.” I knew that. It was unachievable, but I felt as though Karen really wished that she could. She came as close as humanly possible. Attorney Karen Gersten has my heartfelt thanks and my highest recommendation.

anonymous
May 24, 2021

Karen is an absolute super hero. She is knowledgeable, EXTREMELY patient, understanding and above all a great person. She makes you feel as if you are her top priority. She does not back down from any challenge, and she sure had one with my divorce. When it felt like I was losing hope, she kept reminding me to be strong and to carry on. I don't know how she did it, but she was finally able to get my divorce final from a very abusive ex to not only myself, but my children. We are finally safe and at peace because of her, and we will forever be grateful.

Marien
May 6, 2021

The arduous task of marriage dissolution, along with the division of assets, or other legal matters requires a Champion in your corner. Karen is such an Attorney who will lead the challenge with expertise & precision; With a strong reputation for success and proficiency within practice areas, diverse legal subjects and asset protection, Attorney Gersten and the Law Firm of Gersten & Gersten provides the best outcome, and eases your legal challenges. I highly recommend Karen S. Gersten as a respected, experienced and kind attorney to assist you to the other side of your legal matter with success.

anonymous
March 9, 2021

When I was going through my divorce, Karen was recommended to me and was an excellent recommendation. She always had the best interest in mind for my children and I while her experience of the legal system provide the best outcome based on my situation. Kare is calm, knowledgeable and has a presence in a court setting that reassured she was the right lawyer in my case. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
July 20, 2020

Looking for a a heavy hitter Karen is your choice !!. Way to many good things to list about Karen. Went through child custody battle with my Ex. Ex was offering little to no time with our child had no choice but to get a lawyer and thank god I was recommended Karen. Karen does not buckle under pressure she is a shark when it comes for fighting for you. She knows what she is doing very very well. Never felt uncomfortable with her fighting for me. She takes control of the room when she is in there and always had our sons best intrest in mind. Would use her again and again in a heart beat!!! Thank you so much Karen for having my son in my life

Lorraine
February 24, 2020

In 1994 Karen was a brand new lawyer. I had a difficult case. She fought hard for me and my ex finally gave in. She was always available for any questions I had. She's the best!

Audrey
January 2, 2020

Karen represented me during my recent complicated divorce. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient and supportive throughout the whole process. Due to Karen's tenacity, integrity, experience and hard work, I received a settlement much greater than I had expected or anticipated. Without any reservations, I would highly recommend Karen to represent you.

anonymous
April 30, 2019

Talk about going into a mess and coming out clean on the other side. I went through a DIY divorce a few years back and when the ex came back asking for more I knew I needed help. Karen's name was recommended to me and was described as a "shark" (pretty sure I never told Karen that!). Karen was calm under pressure and had a quick response to every angle thrown at us. She shows genuine care for her clients and takes pride in her position. Not only did I come away better than expected financially, I now have more time with my kids and was able to save the kids from a long drawn out CPS evaluation. My sincerest thanks goes to Karen...

Eric
March 27, 2019

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's services. I was married for only 3 years and I had a 2 year old little girl. I will spare you the details but my ex wife was trying to keep me from seeing my daughter. Not only am I pleased with the financial outcome, but the only reason I am able to be apart of my daughter's life is because of Karen and the GAL she hired. I would highly recommend Karen as a divorce attorney.

Mike
November 9, 2021

I hired Karen to handle my divorce. She is clearly very knowledgeable, and made the process as painless as could be while getting me a great outcome. She remained calm (and helped me do the same) when my ex-wife's attorney was making things more difficult than they needed to be. She was great about focusing me on the things that actually mattered for my case, while helping me ignore the parts that didn't. She thoroughly explained every step of the process, and her rationale for how we should approach it. It was clear she knew not just the legal aspects, but also the personalities involved and how to most effectively interact with them. In the end she got me a MUCH better outcome than I even thought was possible. I would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
October 6, 2021

On May 7, 2018 the wonderful life that I thought that I had completely disintegrated. My husband of 33 years, who was in complete control of our family’s finances, revealed to me that he hadn’t filed our state or federal income taxes for the previous 3 years. Over the next month I discovered that the taxes were but the tip of the financial disaster iceberg. There was massive credit card debt. Our beautiful, treasured home where we lived happily and well for the last 24 years was over mortgaged and ‘under water’. There were no other assets, save one, a life insurance policy which had been heavily borrowed against. And, there was missing cash, many thousands of dollars of missing cash that my husband was withdrawing weekly. We were beyond broke. On my 67th birthday my husband confessed that the cash was being spent on drugs, cocaine that he was purchasing from a prostitute. He went into rehab for six weeks. I spent the next 2 years trying to save my husband, his job, our home, our finances, our life. This was to no avail. On March 9, 2020, he relapsed with crack cocaine. Then Covid 19 happened. It was the day before the Covid Lockdown began that I asked a dear and trusted friend if she knew of a good divorce lawyer. She offered Karen Gersten’s card. Karen and I had our first consultation meeting and every one thereafter by video. Even though separated by the wall of technology I felt heard, supported, protected and safe. Karen inspires confidence. I can not speak highly enough or praise sufficiently her professionalism and her knowledge of her craft. Karen and her office staff are personable, caring, and efficient. There have been a few instances throughout this horrific experience when I have felt that my prayers were answered. Having Karen Gersten as my attorney was one, the most important one. After a long and requiring 14 months Attorney Karen Gersten secured the best possible outcome for me in my divorce. Karen had said to me, “I can’t get you back what you’ve lost.” I knew that. It was unachievable, but I felt as though Karen really wished that she could. She came as close as humanly possible. Attorney Karen Gersten has my heartfelt thanks and my highest recommendation.

anonymous
May 24, 2021

Karen is an absolute super hero. She is knowledgeable, EXTREMELY patient, understanding and above all a great person. She makes you feel as if you are her top priority. She does not back down from any challenge, and she sure had one with my divorce. When it felt like I was losing hope, she kept reminding me to be strong and to carry on. I don't know how she did it, but she was finally able to get my divorce final from a very abusive ex to not only myself, but my children. We are finally safe and at peace because of her, and we will forever be grateful.

Marien
May 6, 2021

The arduous task of marriage dissolution, along with the division of assets, or other legal matters requires a Champion in your corner. Karen is such an Attorney who will lead the challenge with expertise & precision; With a strong reputation for success and proficiency within practice areas, diverse legal subjects and asset protection, Attorney Gersten and the Law Firm of Gersten & Gersten provides the best outcome, and eases your legal challenges. I highly recommend Karen S. Gersten as a respected, experienced and kind attorney to assist you to the other side of your legal matter with success.

anonymous
March 9, 2021

When I was going through my divorce, Karen was recommended to me and was an excellent recommendation. She always had the best interest in mind for my children and I while her experience of the legal system provide the best outcome based on my situation. Kare is calm, knowledgeable and has a presence in a court setting that reassured she was the right lawyer in my case. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
July 20, 2020

Looking for a a heavy hitter Karen is your choice !!. Way to many good things to list about Karen. Went through child custody battle with my Ex. Ex was offering little to no time with our child had no choice but to get a lawyer and thank god I was recommended Karen. Karen does not buckle under pressure she is a shark when it comes for fighting for you. She knows what she is doing very very well. Never felt uncomfortable with her fighting for me. She takes control of the room when she is in there and always had our sons best intrest in mind. Would use her again and again in a heart beat!!! Thank you so much Karen for having my son in my life

Lorraine
February 24, 2020

In 1994 Karen was a brand new lawyer. I had a difficult case. She fought hard for me and my ex finally gave in. She was always available for any questions I had. She's the best!

Audrey
January 2, 2020

Karen represented me during my recent complicated divorce. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient and supportive throughout the whole process. Due to Karen's tenacity, integrity, experience and hard work, I received a settlement much greater than I had expected or anticipated. Without any reservations, I would highly recommend Karen to represent you.

anonymous
April 30, 2019

Talk about going into a mess and coming out clean on the other side. I went through a DIY divorce a few years back and when the ex came back asking for more I knew I needed help. Karen's name was recommended to me and was described as a "shark" (pretty sure I never told Karen that!). Karen was calm under pressure and had a quick response to every angle thrown at us. She shows genuine care for her clients and takes pride in her position. Not only did I come away better than expected financially, I now have more time with my kids and was able to save the kids from a long drawn out CPS evaluation. My sincerest thanks goes to Karen...

Eric
March 27, 2019

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's services. I was married for only 3 years and I had a 2 year old little girl. I will spare you the details but my ex wife was trying to keep me from seeing my daughter. Not only am I pleased with the financial outcome, but the only reason I am able to be apart of my daughter's life is because of Karen and the GAL she hired. I would highly recommend Karen as a divorce attorney.

Mike
November 9, 2021

I hired Karen to handle my divorce. She is clearly very knowledgeable, and made the process as painless as could be while getting me a great outcome. She remained calm (and helped me do the same) when my ex-wife's attorney was making things more difficult than they needed to be. She was great about focusing me on the things that actually mattered for my case, while helping me ignore the parts that didn't. She thoroughly explained every step of the process, and her rationale for how we should approach it. It was clear she knew not just the legal aspects, but also the personalities involved and how to most effectively interact with them. In the end she got me a MUCH better outcome than I even thought was possible. I would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
October 6, 2021

On May 7, 2018 the wonderful life that I thought that I had completely disintegrated. My husband of 33 years, who was in complete control of our family’s finances, revealed to me that he hadn’t filed our state or federal income taxes for the previous 3 years. Over the next month I discovered that the taxes were but the tip of the financial disaster iceberg. There was massive credit card debt. Our beautiful, treasured home where we lived happily and well for the last 24 years was over mortgaged and ‘under water’. There were no other assets, save one, a life insurance policy which had been heavily borrowed against. And, there was missing cash, many thousands of dollars of missing cash that my husband was withdrawing weekly. We were beyond broke. On my 67th birthday my husband confessed that the cash was being spent on drugs, cocaine that he was purchasing from a prostitute. He went into rehab for six weeks. I spent the next 2 years trying to save my husband, his job, our home, our finances, our life. This was to no avail. On March 9, 2020, he relapsed with crack cocaine. Then Covid 19 happened. It was the day before the Covid Lockdown began that I asked a dear and trusted friend if she knew of a good divorce lawyer. She offered Karen Gersten’s card. Karen and I had our first consultation meeting and every one thereafter by video. Even though separated by the wall of technology I felt heard, supported, protected and safe. Karen inspires confidence. I can not speak highly enough or praise sufficiently her professionalism and her knowledge of her craft. Karen and her office staff are personable, caring, and efficient. There have been a few instances throughout this horrific experience when I have felt that my prayers were answered. Having Karen Gersten as my attorney was one, the most important one. After a long and requiring 14 months Attorney Karen Gersten secured the best possible outcome for me in my divorce. Karen had said to me, “I can’t get you back what you’ve lost.” I knew that. It was unachievable, but I felt as though Karen really wished that she could. She came as close as humanly possible. Attorney Karen Gersten has my heartfelt thanks and my highest recommendation.

anonymous
May 24, 2021

Karen is an absolute super hero. She is knowledgeable, EXTREMELY patient, understanding and above all a great person. She makes you feel as if you are her top priority. She does not back down from any challenge, and she sure had one with my divorce. When it felt like I was losing hope, she kept reminding me to be strong and to carry on. I don't know how she did it, but she was finally able to get my divorce final from a very abusive ex to not only myself, but my children. We are finally safe and at peace because of her, and we will forever be grateful.

Marien
May 6, 2021

The arduous task of marriage dissolution, along with the division of assets, or other legal matters requires a Champion in your corner. Karen is such an Attorney who will lead the challenge with expertise & precision; With a strong reputation for success and proficiency within practice areas, diverse legal subjects and asset protection, Attorney Gersten and the Law Firm of Gersten & Gersten provides the best outcome, and eases your legal challenges. I highly recommend Karen S. Gersten as a respected, experienced and kind attorney to assist you to the other side of your legal matter with success.

anonymous
March 9, 2021

When I was going through my divorce, Karen was recommended to me and was an excellent recommendation. She always had the best interest in mind for my children and I while her experience of the legal system provide the best outcome based on my situation. Kare is calm, knowledgeable and has a presence in a court setting that reassured she was the right lawyer in my case. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
July 20, 2020

Looking for a a heavy hitter Karen is your choice !!. Way to many good things to list about Karen. Went through child custody battle with my Ex. Ex was offering little to no time with our child had no choice but to get a lawyer and thank god I was recommended Karen. Karen does not buckle under pressure she is a shark when it comes for fighting for you. She knows what she is doing very very well. Never felt uncomfortable with her fighting for me. She takes control of the room when she is in there and always had our sons best intrest in mind. Would use her again and again in a heart beat!!! Thank you so much Karen for having my son in my life

Lorraine
February 24, 2020

In 1994 Karen was a brand new lawyer. I had a difficult case. She fought hard for me and my ex finally gave in. She was always available for any questions I had. She's the best!

Audrey
January 2, 2020

Karen represented me during my recent complicated divorce. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient and supportive throughout the whole process. Due to Karen's tenacity, integrity, experience and hard work, I received a settlement much greater than I had expected or anticipated. Without any reservations, I would highly recommend Karen to represent you.