W. Sanford Durland III

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W. Sanford Durland III

also known as Sandy Durland, William Sanford Durland III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Alimony ... +7 more

200 Berkeley Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA

About W. Sanford

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Adoption 10%

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Alimony 10%

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Appeals 10%

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Child Custody 10%

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Child Support 10%

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Family 10%

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Guardianship 10%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%
Probate 10%

10%
Trusts 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of W. Sanford Durland III

200 Berkeley Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA, 02116

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W. Sanford Durland III's Reviews

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Posted by Marion | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Boston divorce attorney

Sandy was my attorney for an alimony modification that my ex-husband brought between 2014 and 2016. He did a very good job at the trial and then during the appeal from the judgment. I felt the judge's respected his opinion and arguments (especially regarding the Alimony Reform Act). He explained t...he law very clearly to me and was always available if I had any questions (even after hours).

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Boston divorce attorney

Extremely knowledgeable about the law and what outcome could be expected from the judge in my divorce. Did not pull any punches and was always very honest with me, even when he was telling me things I didn't necessarily want to hear. Did a great job in the courtroom and handling a difficult opposin...g attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2020

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2017

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2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2012

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2012

Super Laywer, Boston Magazine

2011

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Warner, Federico & Ryan LLP

1991 - 1999

Associate, Lee & Rivers (f/k/a Lee Levine & Bowser)

1987 - 1991

Associate, Brown Rudnick

Associations

2013 - 2016

Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court

Board Member

2008 - 2014

Esperanza Academy, Lawrence, MA

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

Chin vs. Merriot

Holmes vs. Holmes

L.J.S. vs. J.E.S.

Caveney vs. Caveney

C.D.L. vs. M.M.L.

Wooters vs. Wooters

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Education

1987

Northeastern University School of Law

JD

1983

College of the Holy Cross

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

MCLE Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual Pre-Trial Hearings

2014

MCLE Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual Financial Statements

2014

MCLE Equity Actions in the Probate Court Defending Accounts

Languages

English

Activity

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