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Gary S Avratin

Gary S Avratin

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Canton, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Real Estate, Criminal Defense

1017 Turnpike Street., Suite 38, Canton, MA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

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Gary S. Avratin

1017 Turnpike Street., Suite 38, Canton, MA, 02021

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59 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Ethical , Honest Attorney

In my experience working with Gary Avratin, I found him to be highly knowledgeable about the legal system. He presented himself with a confident and assertive demeanor. I found Gary to be an ethical and pragmatic attorney who approaches his work with a focus on facts rather than emotions. He is cauti...ous and takes a conservative approach to ensure the best protection for his clients. In the courtroom, Gary was always prepared and was a commanding presence, effectively communicating his points in a clear, organized manner. He is a genuinely ethical attorney, a quality that is increasingly rare in the field. He takes great care to review all materials with clients before submitting anything to the Probate Court, ensuring that every detail is thoroughly vetted. His communication is timely, as he is prompt in forwarding emails and responding to client inquiries. Gary’s primary concern is always the best interests of his clients, and he strives for amicable resolutions when appropriate that help build better relationships between parties. I would hire Gary again

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Relieved My Anxiety

Divorce is never a pleasant experience and I had a lot of anxiety going into this process. While looking for a lawyer close to home and close to the court house, I had found Gary's office. Called for a meeting and I was able to get right in to get the process started. Gary was able to chill me out an...d relieve most of my anxiety. I had many questions that we were able to navigate through and answer. When it did come time to meet the financial requirements, I found Gary was quite reasonable compared to other firms I had looked into. Anytime I contacted Gary for any updates on how the process was going, he always got back to me in a reasonable time regardless of what Gary was involved with. When the court date finally had arrived, Gary had everything ready to go. The court house can be an intimidating place, and Gary kept me relaxed, and the whole process went as expected with no surprises. I would highly recommend Gary Avratin to represent anyone through the difficult process of divorce.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2015

Feedback

In my short engagement with Gary he was very accommodating with my schedule. He would meet early at 7:00 am to accommodate my work schedule. He kept in touch to see how I was doing along the way. He returned my retainer as a professional courtesy when his services were no longer needed.

Posted by Jaime | September 27, 2012 | Family

The Best family lawyer

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.

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Julie Franklin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Avratin is a vigorous and zealous advocate for his clients, and if you need someone to fight for your rights in a divorce matter, I highly recommend him for the job."

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Edward Krippendorf

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been opposing counsel and found him to be extremely competent and a zealous advocate. I have since referred matters to him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Gary S. Avratin

1994 - 1995

Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk District Attorney

Associations

2015 - Present

American Academy For Certified Financial Litigators

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Yousif vs. Yousif

The Husband appealed to the Appeals Court of Massachusetts where the Judgment was affirmed.

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Education

1994

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Rochester Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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