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William J Balkun

Family Attorney at Cranston, RI

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  • State Years
    Rhode Island - RI 40 years
    New York - NY 40 years
  • Licensed for 40 years
    State RI
    Acquired 1983
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 40 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1983
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Bill is a great , lawyer
Vincent
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Learn William’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Alimony
    20%
    Obtain open ended and rehabilitative alimony awards. Assessment of financial needs, ability to pay. Calculate the after tax effect of alimony awards. Working with independent divorce financial planners. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.

    40 years

  2. Child custody
    20%
    High conflict, contested and uncontested child custody matters. Modification of custody and parenting time orders. Best interests of children. Forensic mental health evaluations. Supervised visitation in and out of court. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.

    40 years

  3. Child support
    20%
    Obtaining and enforcing child support orders. Defending against claims of non-payment and contempt. Garnishment and direct deposit. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.

    40 years

  4. Divorce and separation
    20%
    Contested divorce. Business valuations. Real estate valuations. Property distribution. Deferred sale of the marital home. Alimony - rehabilitative and open ended awards. Child support. High conflict custody cases. Relocation with children. Divorce financial planning. Trials and contested hearings. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.

    40 years, 2,500 cases

  5. Family
    20%
    Pre and post divorce advice and planning. Prenuptial agreements. Transfers of property incident to divorce. Divorce related taxation issues. Common Law Marriage. Preparation of marital settlement agreements. Available for appointments nights and weekends.

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William J Balkun
63 Sockanosset Cross Rd.
Suite 2B
Cranston, RI, 02920-5557
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Posted by Vincent | June 10, 2016
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Bill is a great , lawyer
I hired William Bulkun for my divorce . He has done an excellent job , met all my expectations and goals . He was fair and honest with me . Bill knows the law inside and out and told me what to expect . In my case we went to trial , and he is a great trial attorney , he had me well prepared a great strategy and was a much better attorney than my ex had hired . Also , he cares for his clients well being . I would recommend him for anyone who needs a divorce attorney and I have .
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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates $ 275-300 per hour
Payment methods
Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Education

  • Boston University School of Law
  • LL.M - Master of Laws
  • 1988
  • Brooklyn Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1983
  • Northeastern University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1975

Associations

  • Edward P. Gallogly Inn of Court
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Kent County Bar Association
  • Secretary
  • 1990 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Family Law Section
  • 1984 - Present
  • Kent County Bar Association
  • Board Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Attorney endorsements

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Raymond Mastroianni
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Michael Waddington
Family Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Neville Bedford
Family Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Attorney William Balkun is a learned practitioner who is well respected amongst his peers. He is courteous and professional in all of his dealings. He is an invaluable asset to the Rhode Island family court bar."
Cranston Family Lawyer William J Balkun
William J Balkun
Family Attorney
Cranston, RI
Licensed for 40 years
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