Gary S Avratin’s Reviews

I am profoundly grateful to Gary for his help. Throughout the divorce process, he has been a considerate, kind and affective lawyer. I was not only impressed by his knowledge but also by his humanity. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.

Gary Avratin was recommended to me by a friend. I have since recommended him 3 times. The divorce process is not easy. The legal process is long and can be incredibly frustrating. I think, Gary was a great lawyer and advocate for me as I moved along in the process. He listened and responded to me in a timely manner. He wants to do the right thing for his clients. Helene was a constant professional adding her insights as needed along the way. They make a great team. I am not advocate of divorce but if you find yourself in that position……interview a few people and put Att. Gary Avratin on the top of that list.

Gary Avratin is a miracle worker! I highly recommend him to anyone who is going through the difficult process of a divorce. In five months, Gary brought an end to my legal nightmare that had been dragging on for almost three years. When I came into Gary’s office in April 2012, I felt discouraged, frustrated, and exhausted by the ineffective performance of my previous attorney. Gary’s integrity and compassion were immediately evident to me as I shared with him my legal problems. He and his paralegal, Helene LoConte, listened, asked questions, and took notes throughout our meeting. Gary’s high energy and Helene’s calm composure created an amazing dynamic that was exhilarating and uplifting. I left the office feeling hopeful for the first time since filing for my divorce in 2009. Gary and Helene made me feel like an essential part of their team. I felt empowered and enlightened whenever I came into the law office to study bank statements, legal documents, and correspondence from my case. Gary and Helene sifted through and organized stacks of mixed up files from my previous attorney. It became apparent that crucial documents were missing. They promptly took the necessary steps to obtain the needed documents. Gary went beyond my expectations and extensively researched aspects of my case that had gone unnoticed by my previous attorney. After years of litigation, I was able to avoid the cost and stress of going to trial because Gary had done such an incredible job preparing my case. Gary discussed all aspects of the settlement with me in great detail before I signed the agreement. He wanted to be sure that everything that was important to me was included in the document . By securing my divorce in a timely manner, Gary Avratin accomplished all that I had hoped for. I couldn’t be happier!

I can not say enough about Gary. He took on my case at the last minute and treated it as if he had been there from the get go. Gary treated myself and my family like we were his family not someone who had hired him. When things were getting bad, he pushed me through and said "we" can do this, meaning I wasnt in this alone. Gary and his assistant helene gave me the courage to keep going when i thought i couldn't. They let me cry when i needed and gave me all the compassion in the world. My fight for my family became their fight for my family. They made sure I understood everything that was going on and when I didnt understand, they took the time to explain it again. I always had a bunch of questions and I never felt like I was a bother to them for calling......again. Everynight before a court date,Gary would take time out of his personal day to call an reassure me that "we" were ready, and after hard days at court ,he would call and make sure that we were ok. I can not say enough about Gary, I would recommend him to everyone. I will be forever in his debt.

Gary Avartin has been our lawyer for over a year. During that time we have worked together very closely, jointly developing strategies and dealing with all the issues that come up with divorce cases. We have been before the court for many emergency motions, a full trial and contempt charges (against the other party) after the trial. I have sat in the courthouse many days for several hours awaiting our case to be called, and watched many other lawyers represent their clients. I state in an unqualified manner that there is no other lawyer I would want to have than Gary Avartin. He is a gem! He connects with his clients in a personal way and becomes part of the case.

Throughout the entire process he kept us informed and educated us on the workings of the probate court, which can be very confusing and frustrating. Gary can be depended upon to do the right and ethical thing. He is very documentation and proof oriented. No detail is missed in “proving” his assertions. He is also relentless in finding information that can be used to defend or assert his position.

When speaking to the court, Gary is compelling. He passionately presents his points and leaves nothing out. He is appropriately aggressive and defends his clients to highest standards. A close friend of mine has referred several others to Gary and without exception their opinions and experiences are the same.

I recommend Gary fully and without hesitation would refer any personal friend or family member to Gary.

Wow - what a mistake hiring this guy was! I should have known from the beginning.

He said he was at the office ready to go at 5am. However, he constantly never had documents ready, I had to race around (seemingly at the last minute) gathering all the information, and at court he just put in a bad, dismal performance. Showed no integrity at all, and even sided with the opposition's lawyer at times, which meant that he was not advocating for me.

Argumentative, thinks he's right all the time, when it is obvious he most definitely is not.

Completely unprofessional. Avoid him.

After 8 years with a previous attorney who could not resolve my paternity case, Gary was recommended to my by a friend. I called Gary on December 21st (2011), left a message, and within a couple of hours, he returned my call. On June 4th (2012) Gary was able to get my case resolved, thus putting stress behind me. What is most important is that Gary has never met me. I reside in Florida, however, my paternity case was in MA, and due to illness, I was never able to travel to MA to meet with him personally. This did not deter Gary in any way from taking on my case and handling it in a professional, yet precise and concise manner. Through his review of my (8 yr) file with the previous attorney, Gary discovered errors and omissions (which the previous attorney did not recognize)which helped bring my case to fruition. He was able to draft an agreement which both parties (plus the judge) found to be more than fair and acceptable. Gary is a down to earth, "regular" guy with a sense of humor, yet thorough, cut to the chase, non-judgmental, with reasonable attorney fees. He was always compassionate, and caring about me and my family (again, while never physically meeting me). I highly recommend Gary.

Gary is an exceptional Attorney.I retained Gary for a child support issue which went to trial and he proceeded with great focus and strategy! Prior to trial, every effort was made to settle but it was not in my best interest. Gary was able to present me with all the facts that led to this decision. His mission is well calculated and he does not shoot from the hip in order to quickly increase your legal fees. He is bright, caring, experienced, hard working, loyal, honest and trustworthy. He knows his way around all court houses and has appeared in front of many Judges who are familiar with his experience and strong work ethic. After working with Gary, I wished I had retained him for my divorce. His results far exceeded the results of the divorce attorney I had retained with more than 20 years experience with a large Boston Firm. The best part of his office, Helene, his paralegal. Extremely bright and personable! Their personalities and expertise helped me get through an extremely difficult situation. Highly recommend!

I have had Gary S. Avratin as an attorney since 2001. He has never let me down. His level of service is outstanding. We had over 60 motions and 9 days of trial together. All our efforts were a success. I am in a better place thanks to Gary. I highly recommend him. He is a rare breed and pleasant individual to work with. His track record is proven and he never let me down.

Gary is trust-worthy and dependable, capable, and a highly energetic advocate.
Beyond these words I would add that Gary possesses the most important fundamental characteristic of any person/profession--> honesty and integrity. Being the most indispensable of all qualities (honesty), additionally, both Gary and his thoughtful assistant Helene, constantly exhibited a strong work ethic and coupled with their high degree of competence, gave me confidence in the outcome of my legal pursuits. Having worked with a great many lawyers professionally in the past (and evaluating those admitted into law school), I will always recommend Gary without exception!

Gary has been excellent since the very beginning of my case. He was clear on what I needed to do, what he needed from me, and what he would provide. He gave sound advice throughout the process. He knows the law and the legal system, as well as the judges and other lawyers. The respect that he has earned and his relationships are invaluable in navigating this process. He is available by phone, email and text, even on weekends when necessary. He is also very busy, since he is in high demand, so I learned to trust that if I left a message and the situation needed immediate action he would be on it. If I didn't hear back right away, then my issue was not a crisis and I could relax and he would get back to me as soon as possible. Divorce is a miserable experience to go through, but Gary helped make it manageable and got me the best possible outcome. I would absolutely hire him again.

I'd rate him as "not very good at all". He knows some information about the legal business, and this he goes on at length in the initial stage (as he's gathering the retainer). Likes to show off with his computer 'skills'.

However, he's not very good at actually advocating for his client (me, in this case) in Court; in this instance, it was not looking at evidence I had against the defendent that would have aided my case (hiding of funds). As a result, the opposition was able to overcome him. I am left fiscally deficient as a result of Mr Avratin (partly due to high fees, partly due to non-awarding of fiscal benefits in court).

And at the end of it, I am still getting zero in Child Support while the other party is getting away with paying nothing towards his children. Just plain wrong.

I worked with Gary when I was divorced 15 years ago and he was fantastic.Last month we went back to court to re-visit some issues and once again he did a FANTASTIC job.He never falters or looses his ground.If you want to have the best by your side,see your children and recieve what is yours then you must use the services of Gary S. Avratin.Also,donot ever lie down for anyone.That is what you will learn.

Gary is a busy lawyer for a good reason. He's smart, driven to find the truth, detailed, hardworking, results oriented and he cares about your family and genuinely wants to help you. He knows the law, he knows the players and he knows how to get the best outcome. To merely say he'll work hard for you and your family is an understatement-he's in the office early (5:30 AM) and works late. As a Father in Massachusetts, I knew I would have a difficult time. Gary put me to work and together we dug for the details. Honestly, some of the things we found surprised me. Then Gary went above and beyond with his own research. His philosophy is that he'd rather have the facts and not need them, than to need the facts and not have them. He then compiled everything, organized a strategy and delivered results. Gary takes a team approach, so expect to do your homework. In my mind there's no better way to approach it and no one better to represent you.

Attorney Avratin gave me the confidence and strength to do what I had been trying to do for over 20 years. Through this very difficult time, he was my rock, my shoulder to cry on, my sounding board. His expertise and work ethics are without question but it is his ability to make one feel safe and positive in such a terrible situation that sets him apart. He is a total package and without his legal defense I do not feel I would have come as far as I have. Attorney Gary Avratin came highly recommended to me by someone I totally respect and admire and has lived up to his acclaim.

Gary was not my divorce lawyer but I often I wished he was. I hired Gary after spending many thousands of dollars on a divorce which left me financially vulnerable and with an ex-husband who was in contempt of our separation agreement. Gary spent 1 1/2 hours with me, learning the facts of my case before he was even hired. He was confident that he could help me to rectify the situation and that confidence rubbed off on me. His fees were very fair (and I should know having been "churned" by my divorce lawyers) and he was very accessible by phone, email and even text. I would definitely hire him in the future if the need arose.

I had hopes that we could end our relationship peacefully and take back our initial investments. He thought differently & kept dragging me into court monthly. Then I hired Gary. He was recommended by a client. I can't say enough about Gary. During this difficult time, he was always well prepared for court,("his" lawyer could never keep up, she was always fumbling for responses to Gary). He was very sharp, intelligent and honest. He expected honesty from his client. When an agreement was finallly made, (in my favor) he recommended a financial & legal team that was able to very swiftly(in record time) help me buy "him" out & end the year long nightmare. Because of Gary, I can finally relax. He's a great caring person as well as an excellent lawyer. I can't say enough good things about him.

Thank you and Helene for all your efforts in my trial last week. I couldn't believe the amount of time that went into preparing, planning and executing for the 2 day trial! You are a very busy lawyer. When my trial date was set, I had worries that you might not have enough time for me and you would be distracted with your other workload. But you proved that I was wrong. You were in the office at 5:00 AM and didn't stop all day. I know you gave up time with your family to help mine and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Your constant focus on what was best for my children, your attention to detail, your' dedication to the facts and your tremendous effort helped achieve the best possible outcome. We worked great together as a team. I and my children thank you. I hope my nightmare is over and I don't have to go to court ever again, However, I am more at ease now knowing that I will have someone who's dedicated and experienced to depend on if such occasion rise again.

If you are looking for a caring and knowledgeable attorney, Gary Avratin is your man. He treats his clients as if they were members of his family. He is always ready to listen and assist in any way he can. Gary often met with me on Sunday mornings, giving up precious time with his beautiful family and would call me often in the evening to make sure I was doing well. Gary receives an A+ from me.

Gary has represented me on a number of occasions against what I consider to be an aggressive attorney. Gary fought to the fullest in a professional manner. I am grateful to have had Gary on my side. His knowledge of the legal system coupled with his experience makes him an incredible attorney. While he could not guarantee any outcomes, essentially everything he predicted would happen did. Gary came in on weekends, made early/late phonecalls etc. to make sure my questions and issues were addressed. I Would not hesitate to recommend Gary Avratin for a second. He is an amazing, intelligent, competent attorney.

Gary has been a great help during this bad time in my life, there's something's in life that you have no control over and Gary added order in an uncontrollable time, I consider Gary a personal friend that was there for me more than just a lawyer for hire.

Gary was recommended by a friend and I am glad I met with him. I chose him to represent me because he took the time to really learn about me and my situation. As emotional as I was, he always told me what I needed (not wanted) to hear in order to prepare me to be able to make the decisions I needed to during this process. He always steered me away from making choices in fear rather than what was best for me and my family. Gary is the most compassionate, thoughtful, caring and tenacious advocate there could be and he was exactly what I needed to get through this process and helped me be a stronger person at the other end of it.

My best friend left when he divorced me after 22 years; but as a result I gained 2 lifelong friends in Gary Avratin and his assistant Helene LoConte. There's no other team I would rather have worked with. They're great people and extremely knowledgeable in what they do. Gary was referred to me by 3 people who couldn't possibly have known each other. Gary worked very diligently with me, patiently explained and kept me involved in the process. He wouldn't quit until I received what I deserved, given the length of my marriage. The final agreement was "light-years" away from my husband and his lawyers' original offer! During the distressing times of my divorce, family members became ill and I became extremely low. The compassionate side of Gary then became evident. In spite of his very busy family life, he checked on me periodically at my home to see if I was okay. Gary is a gentle man of vast knowledge, who is caring and comforting. He is a fabulous lawyer and a genuinely great person!

Gary Avartin was recommended to me by a family member that had a positive experience with Gary. When I had the need for Gary Avratin, I was confused and needed guidance. Gary was extremely helpful with a plan of attack and was there for me 100%. His help was compassionate on every issue that came up. He was available to me anytime I needed him. Hopefully, I will never end up in the situation when I need his services again, but if I do - Gary will be my first call.

Gary Avratin – ‘ The Man, The Myth, The Legend’. This MAN definitely knows what he is doing, my case involved complex international removal of my 2 children, Gary was not the lawyer I originally started the case with, I came to Gary in the middle of the case when things went completely bad. It is not easy to take a case in the middle of its proceeding and that too when it is about to go to trial and unravel the past issues, But this man did it. It is still a MYTH for me as to how he unraveled the past messes and turned the table. He is a true LEGEND, very professional, trusted advisor who guides and directs the client in the right path and sets the right expectation in terms of outcomes. I would have lost my children to a non-hague country and would have never seen my children at all, it is Gary and his assistant Helene who helped me, guided me throughout the process and ensured the success. Thanks to both of you from the bottom of my heart.

"Studies show that divorce is more traumatic than the loss of a loved one" says one review ... However, what is even MORE traumatic is hiting a lawyer to help you through this time ... only to find out that he is an incompetant, unemotional and useless lawyer. Gary is such a lawyer. Hindered rather than helped in the process by not acknowledging the rights & wrongs in the case. Couldn't deal with 'stronger' lawyer on the other side, and capitulated, to my detriment. Of course, he made out like a bandit with fees, but that did not matter to him. I had thought they (lawyers) were there to help you through what can be a complicated and daunting process. Mr Avratin has definitely clouded my opinion of the whole process. I now will have to find someone better equipped to help me, the client.

Gary was not my divorce lawyer but I often wished he was. I hired Gary after spending many thousands of dollars on a divorce which left me financially vulnerable and with an ex-husband who was in contempt of our separation agreement. Gary spent 1 1/2 hours with me, learning the facts of my case before he was even hired. He was confident that he could help me to rectify the situation and that confidence rubbed off on me. His fees were very fair (and I should know having been "churned" by my divorce lawyers) and he was very accessible by phone, email and even text. I subsequently recommended Gary to a close friend of mine who is going through a divorce. She is midway through the process and is very satisfied.
This fall I retained Gary again to represent me in the recent sale of my home. His fees were very reasonable and, once again, he helped me remain calm as we navigated through several “glitches” relating to the buyers’ mortgage commitment.

I would highly recommend Gary Avratin if you are looking to hire a divorce lawyer who is committed, determined, ethical, knowledgeable, competent, resourceful, supportive, and respected by the courts and who genuinely cares about every one of his clients.
I initially hired Gary, who was recommended to me by one of his clients, to simply freeze the family assets while I attempted to keep my marriage together. For a whole year, Gary supported my efforts to work on my marriage and left me alone to decide what I needed to do, which ultimately was to get divorced.
As part of my divorce settlement, I was determined to get reimbursed from my husband for the obscene amount of money he spent as a result of his addictions. I was advised by big, expensive, downtown Boston law firms that it would be basically impossible to be made whole on any of the money spent and my only option would be to divide our current assets. Gary believed otherwise and encouraged me to gather all of the evidence I could to support my husband’s outlandish spending over the past ten years.
Throughout the divorce process Gary listened to my concerns, ideas and suggestions. He involved me in every stage of the divorce strategy. Ultimately, Gary’s professional approach, personal involvement, excellent understanding of the facts, straight forward presentations to the judge, passion, and strategic deposition of my ex-husband lead to an incredible settlement that was beyond what I expected to receive.
Lastly, when you hire Gary Avratin, you get Gary Avratin. You are not assigned to another lawyer within the firm who does all the work and then the lawyer you thought you hired shows up (clueless) at the last minute to support your case. Gary works with you every step of the way. His first priority is a successful outcome for his client, whether it is reconciliation or divorce, not billable hours.

Studies show that divorce is more traumatic than the loss of a loved one. For most of us it is a scary, unknown venture that we feel we need to be led through legally. Gary won’t lead you. He will guide you, presenting you with options and scenarios so you can make informed choices and take control of your life again. He demonstrates a great deal of integrity and compassion in everything he does. I always felt well cared for and valued as a person, not just a client. I’m very grateful someone recommended Gary to me and will continue to spread his name to loved ones and friends. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and intelligent attorney guiding me through these rough times.

This guy's a piece of work! He basically didn't write the orders, etc, (I did most of the work for him) and he fell apart in court over that most basic of rights for custodial parents : child support. He let the other side get away scot free, leaving me with no child support. Didn't stand up to the judge at all, even when he gave inane orders.