Professional of the Year for 2009 in Probate Law: Karen S. Gerstner, J.D.
 | Karen S. Gerstner, J.D. |
| Industry | Law |
| Title | Principal |
| Expertise | Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
| Current Organization | Karen S. Gerstner & Associates, P.C. |
| Type of Organization | Law firm |
| Major Product | Legal services |
| Area of Distribution | Texas |
| University/Degree | B.A., With Honors, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1977; J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law |
| Born | May 8, 1955, Youngstown, Ohio |
| Honors & Awards | "AV" rated, Martindale-Hubbell; Texas Super Lawyers, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; |
| Published Works | Numerous speeches and publications |
| Affiliations | Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel; H.E.F.F.; Radio Talk Show Guest, AM 700-KSEV-The Voice, "Money Matters" with Steve Drake and Business Talk Radio 650 AM, "Mid-day Money Talk" with Dr. Kay Copley; Former Professor, Estate Planning & Probate Law, Southwestern Paralegal Institute, 1982-83 |
| Hobbies & Sports | Hiking, biking, reading, swimming |
| Career Accomplishments | Past President, Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts & Estate Section; Past President, Planned Giving Council of Houston; Past President, Houston Estate & Financial Forum; Past Officer, Attorneys in Tax & Probate |
| Work History | Butler Binion, 1981-86; Dinkins Kelly & Lenox, 1986-87; Dinkins Kelly Lenox Gerstner & Lamb, 1988-98; Davis, Ridout, Jones & Gerstner, 1999-2003 |
| Area of Practice | Estate planning, probate |
| Children | Laura, Allison, Elizabeth |
| Spouse | James F. Gerstner |
| Married | June 9, 1979 |
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