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William E McCoy

Licensed for 50 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Uncasville, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

736 Norwich - N.L. Tpke., Uncasville, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 50 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1975

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1993

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Heller, Heller & Mccoy

736 Norwich - N.L. Tpke., Uncasville, CT, 06382

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William E McCoy's Reviews

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2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Y | February 14, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Yelled at me after I asked for help

Yelled at me because I was being bullied by the court’s social worker to give into a custody agreement that I didn’t agree to. He continuously yelled at me for over ten minutes that, “WHAT’S DONE IS DONE. THAT’S IT.” Didn’t help that I got referred to him by DV Hotline.

Posted by Tracy | August 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unethical, uncaring

This attorney backed out of representing me the DAY before my hearing, leaving no chance of me finding anyone else, AND after promising to return my retainer, cashed it...$1,000 to leave me stranded..I will be contacting the bar association next!

Posted by Jen | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Lawyer, very honest man

Bill McCoy represented me years ago in my divorce and then years later at a custody hearing. I would never think of consulting with another lawyer! He is a lawyer with outstanding integrity. He will tell you like it is!

Posted by Mike | April 24, 2014

I highly recommend this attorney.

Excellent, especially with the disabled. I suffered a traumatic brain injury and because of the injury i am bipolar I. Mr. McCoy is patient and very understanding of my illness. In my divorce he has worked hard to find a peaceful resolution. He is very concerned with preserving the family unit. I hig...hly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Chris | March 30, 2014

THIS ATTORNEY WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE I EVER MADE!

I hired Attorney William McCoy to represent me in my divorce. This review is based on my experience and my opinion of this lawyer. Other clients might have a different opinion. I do not claim to speak for others who have used this attorney, and can only speak for myself. With that said, I would say t...hat hiring Attorney William McCoy was the biggest mistake I ever made. His lack of diligence and competence cost me 50% of my disability annuity and other damages totally nearly $100,000.00. He failed to have my ex-wife do an Interrogatories and Product; therefore, we had no way to know what she was going to claim when this case went to trial. He did not present evidence that we had that would have drastically changed the outcome, nor did he use an expert witness, who was also a former federal agency, to refute claims by my ex-wife. It was as if he was representing my wife rather than me. On that subject I would like to advise those considering this attorney that he has already been disciplined once by the Bar for his misconduct. I didn’t know that until after it was too late. If asked if I would recommend this lawyer my answer would be a resounding NO!

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1993.

Reprimand issued in CT, 1993

updated on 02/03/2009

A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.

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