Elizabeth Gerstner

Elizabeth Gerstner is an associate attorney at Karen S. Gerstner & Associates, P.C. in Houston, Texas. Her practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and estate administration. She helps clients address important legal needs involving wills, trusts, fiduciary matters, and the administration of estates. Her work combines careful drafting, detailed analysis, and personal service for individuals and families planning for the future.

Elizabeth earned her J.D. cum laude from Tulane University Law School in 2020, where she served as Managing Editor of the Tulane Journal of International & Comparative Law. She also received a B.A. in History from the University of Mississippi in 2016. Her academic background supports her ability to evaluate complex legal documents, organize detailed information, and guide clients through estate planning and administration matters with practical judgment.

Before joining the firm in 2024, Elizabeth practiced for more than three years as an associate in the Houston office of a large international law firm. Her work focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets transactions. That experience gave her a strong foundation in sophisticated legal documents, business transactions, and careful client service, which now supports her estate planning and probate practice.

Elizabeth Gerstner is admitted to practice in Texas and is Attorney Ad Litem Certified. She is involved in professional organizations including the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Estate and Financial Forum, and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Known for her attention to detail, responsiveness, and client-centered approach, Elizabeth helps clients understand their options and move through estate planning and administration issues with clarity and care.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Karen S. Gerstner & Associates, P.C.
• Member, Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estates Section
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Houston Estate and Financial Forum
• Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Tulane University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Mississippi
  BA in History

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