William J Balkun

William J Balkun

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Cranston, RI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +2 more

63 Sockanosset Cross Rd., Suite 2B, Cranston, RI

About William

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

43 years

20%
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.

43 years

20%
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.

43 years

20%
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.

43 years | 2,500 cases

20%
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.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 42 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William J Balkun

63 Sockanosset Cross Rd., Suite 2B, Cranston, RI, 02920-5557

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William J Balkun's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Vincent | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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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William J Balkun's Lawyer Endorsements

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Raymond Mastroianni

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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."

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Bill Farias

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Associations

2000 - Present

Edward P. Gallogly Inn of Court

Member

1990 - Present

Kent County Bar Association

Secretary

1984 - Present

American Bar Association

Family Law Section

Kent County Bar Association

Board Member

Education

1988

Boston University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1983

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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