William E. Gens

William E. Gens

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Sex Crime ... +4 more

12 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Gens, Stanton & Florek, P.C.

12 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA, 02122

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William E. Gens's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GENS,STANTON,FLOREK

YOUR LAW FIRM WAS A RAY OF HOPE TO MY FAMILY AT A TIME WHEN OUR OPTIONS APPEARED LIMITED AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF A SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION SEEMED IMPOSIBLE. NOT ONLY WAS YOUR TEAM ABLE TO DEFEND OUR FAMILY MEMBER FROM AN UNJUST ACCUSATION YOUR CALM AND COMPASIONATE DEMEANOR OFFERED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ...TO MY FAMILY. I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WOULD RECOMEND GENS, STANTON & FLOREK WITHOUT RESERVATION.

Posted by Lawrence | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A true professional in every sense of the word. Calling Bill just an attorney is not enough: A Barrister is more fitting for him

Bill took ample information over the phone, then gave me his email address. I sent him more detailed information and documentation pertaining to my legal issues via email. I could tell right away that bill had read through the material thoroughly and he was quick to come up with a plan of attack on m...y behalf. I felt quite confident that Bill would win my case all through the process and when it came to for him to step up to the plate, he did so witch complete and utter competence and commitment to the task. Having him and his legal team on my side allowed me to sleep much better at night knowing that I was in good hands. I highly recommend Bill and his associates.

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Michael D'Amore

Litigation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Bill as co-counsel on civil and criminal matters for more than a decade. He is a critical thinker and problem solver who uses a team approach when developing and and executing his courtroom strategy. His intuition, style and eloquence are matched by his brilliance and are only a few of the traits that make jurors love him. He is teacher with a with a litigation skillset acquired from many years of battling in the courtroom. I can recommend him with great respect as a mentor and friend."

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Bradford Stanton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gens is an experienced trial lawyer with almost thirty years of proven results. He approaches each case with preparation, care and a well-reasoned strategy that has proven successful for many clients. He is highly skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated obtaining the right result."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

1997

Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Weekly USA

1988

Tulane Maritime Law Journal Writing Competition, Tulane University Law School

N/A

Forgotston Merit Scholarship, Tulane University Law School

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Gens, Stanton & Florek, P.C.

2000 - 2006

Adjunct Instructor, Harvard University Law School

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Vincente V., a juvenile, Supreme Judicial Court

Change of Venue Affirmed

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Education

1990

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1989

63 Tul.L.Rev. 742 Note, Uniform Rules for Rule 11

Languages

Spanish

English

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