William Ralph Donaldson

William Ralph Donaldson

4.8
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Danbury, CT
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, General Practice

65 Main Street, Danbury, CT

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 45%

I serve Husbands and Wives in the pursuit of their uncontested dissolution matters. I further serve to advance the interests of my client in the event of disputes regarding all aspects of dissolution matters (custody, visitation, child support, alimony, division of property and allocation of debts). If you need to consult with me about these matters please contact me at 203-748-2671.

31 years

45%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Primarily a consumer bankruptcy attorney representing debtors. If you would like to know more about your options, the costs and the qualifications for personal bankruptcy please contact me at 203-748-2671.

31 years

25%
Real Estate 20%

I serve clients in the residential market for purchase/sale transactions as well as refinancing of mortgages and home equity loans. Further, I do commercial transactions and commercial financing. Please call me if you need assistance in this regard at 203-748-2671.

31 years

20%
General Practice 10%

Personal injury (auto accidents and other matters), probate services (wills, estates, conservatorships, powers of attorney), Commercial litigation, breach of contract, foreclosure matters, mechanic liens (enforcement and discharge). If you need information regarding these matters, or have a question in general, please call 203-748-2671.

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

15%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

Licensed in Connecticut for 30 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1995

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Law Offices of William Ralph Donaldson

65 Main Street, Danbury, CT, 06810-8011

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William Ralph Donaldson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Posted by Pamela | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worth Ever Penny

There are not words to explain how knowledgeable and how smart this attorney is .He has helped me with an estate in New Milford Connecticut .He was knowledgeable and straightforward .His rating system would be far above five stars. He explains the court proceedings. He is not only a lawyer he is a fr...iend .

Posted by Robert | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Robert M.

It was refreshing to be informed of the process that would occur as well as the results to be expected and have it work out exactly as described. I would recommend Mr. Donaldson to anyone seeking legal counsel .

Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2012

Debt guidance .

Attorney Donaldson was very informative and helped me to better understand the process regarding my debt case.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2011

Great Attorney - CHEESY photo!

What the heck kind of photo is that with your chin resting on your hand? Good GOD you are a very handsome man and you don't need to rely on a photographers suggestion as to a good shot ....aside from that i can honestly say that this man was smart, witty and to the point. Dealing with attorneys ca...n make you want to rip your own hair out (or theirs) but in this case I have to say I LOVED the way he handled our chapter 7 case from start to finish. Just please get a better photo!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2011

NOT WORTH MONEY

My experience with Mr. William Donaldson was less than satisfactory. To this day I am still picking up the pieces of the mess that was made with my case. I trusted Mr. Donaldson to look out for my best intrest and do what would be best for me and my children and in the end Mr. Donaldson did nothing... to help. I was forced to move out of my home, went without alimony and had to sit an wait for my exhusband to play the paying game with my childsupport. My credit is now ruined and my exhusband owes so much back childsupport that now it's a matter of waiting on the courts and justice as I represent myself, in light of not trusting any lawyer so that what was wrong can be made somewhat right again and justice can be mended in my case. So in choosing Mr. William Donaldson to represent you I would advice to look over all invoices and get an estimate before hand so that you are not suprised when the invoice you recieve is more than the work that is actually done. Especially when they just help themselves to take your money with results that are less than what is worth.

William Donaldson

Replied last May 20, 2011

I understand that all cases are driven by the facts, molded by the tenor of the opposition and solidified by the subjective application of the law. I am sorry that the outcome for this client did not meet their expectations.

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Matthew Simon

General practice lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Donaldson provides insightful, helpful and accurate advice. His knowledge and experience are clearly evident. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Norris

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Donaldson for over a decade. His knowledge of the bankrutcy code, numbers and other key areas of law that are involved in a bankruptcy filing makes him a superior advocate for his clients."

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Howard Lewis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Conditions issued in CT, 2011

updated on 07/12/2012

A condition is a disciplinary order from the Statewide Grievance Committee that an attorney fulfill a condition within a certain time frame. If the attorney does not fulfill a condition in a timely manner, the Superior Court may also impose any condition necessary to protect the public.

Honors

2011

Certificate of Appreciation, Judges of the Danbury Superior Court

Work Experience

2001 - Present

, Donaldson, Kershaw & Norris, LLC

Associations

1995 - Present

Danbury Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rathblott vs. Rathblott

Created a bright line rule for C.G.S. 46b-81

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Education

1995

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Western Connecticut State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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