OUR HISTORY
We specialize in family law
Gersten & Gersten, LLP: A Law Firm Serving Clients Throughout Connecticut For More Than 70 Years.
In the 1940s, brothers Maurice, Charles, Aaron, and Harold Gersten founded their law firm in a brick building on Pearl Street in downtown Hartford. They gained a statewide reputation representing clients in the Connecticut State and Federal Courts and were active in many Hartford area organizations.
Today, the Gersten & Gersten, LLP Law Office has evolved into a leading divorce and family law practice in the West Hartford Area. While much has changed over the decades, one thing has remained remarkably consistent: a commitment to giving you the one-on-one personal service you want and need when going through a difficult time.
Karen Gersten
Principal
Karen was born right here in Hartford, Connecticut. Her parents, both attorneys, and many relatives remain part of the local legal community. It was almost inevitable that Karen would be drawn to the profession of helping people navigate difficult legal and emotional situations.
After graduating from Clark University with a psychology degree in 1987 and Boston’s Suffolk University Law School in 1990 she went into the ‘family business’ with a specialty in matrimonial and family law. Over the past 30 years, Karen has become widely known and sought out for her expertise in Connecticut family law.
Karen is a member of the Hartford County and Connecticut Bar Associations and, notably, was appointed as a Special Master to help resolve disputes in ongoing cases in the family court system. Only attorneys who are highly experienced in Connecticut divorce law are appointed as Special Masters.
Your initial consultation will be with Karen, not a legal assistant, and you will soon see for yourself why she maintains a coveted 5-Star rating on Avvo, a site that millions use to find lawyers and rate their services. See some of Karen’s client ratings here.
Aaron L. Gersten
Principal
Attorney Aaron Gersten manages cases that involve personal injury, real estate, estate planning, criminal matters and other types of litigation. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut Law School and also remains a registered pharmacist in the State of Connecticut.
A distinguished and well-known attorney in the Hartford area, Aaron practices in all the state courts of Connecticut and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court of Connecticut, Circuit Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Aaron is a member of the American Judicature Society, Federal Court, Court of Appeals, American Trial Lawyers Association, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Arbitration Association.
Blake Leining-Smith
paralegal
Blake has been part of the Gersten and Gersten team for over 17 years. She has an intricate working knowledge of how to help you with financial affidavits, gathering discovery and documents, scheduling, answering general questions and many other aspects of your case. Blake has three wonderful children and truly understands the impact of divorce and custody matters on children. She works hard to ensure that your experience with our firm is a good one. Issues facing you during your case are emotionally difficult. Blake helps ease your burden. You will love working with her like we do.
Kari Wells
paralegal
Kari has been with Gersten and Gersten for more than 30 years. She is likely the first voice you will hear when you call. Kari is committed to making sure that you are well taken care of as our client. If she does not know an answer to your question, she will find the answer and always get back to you. Kari is a mother and grandmother and appreciates your family dynamic. She has spent many years helping others dealing with many of your same issues and she is an integral part of our team. After 30 years working together, Kari is like family.
