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William Ralph Donaldson
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Biography
Donaldson Kershaw and Norris, LLC. We are a law firm, focused on family law issues, real estate transaction, commercial transactions, civil litigation and all of your legal needs please take a moment to contact our firm. The firm provides expert, professional and compassionate legal services. The divorce attorneys at Donaldson Kershaw & Norris, LLC have a combined experience of over 25 years in family law and can assist with the all types of family law matters including:Divorce Legal Separation Child Support Child Custody Child Visitation Alimony Modification of custody, alimony and/or child support and visitation Termination of Parental Rights Adoption Domestic Violence Please review our site and contact us if you require further detailed information.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
45%
31 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
25%
31 years
Real Estate
20%
31 years
General Practice
10%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-350 per hour
Contingency
15%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
Licensed in Connecticut for 30 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1995
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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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (7)
Real Estate (6)
Bankruptcy & Debt (4)
Business (4)
Lawsuits & Disputes (4)
Child Custody (3)
Wills & Living Wills (3)
Litigation (2)
Residential (2)
Tax (2)
Alimony (1)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (1)
Child Support (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Family (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Mediation (1)
Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Partnership (1)
Probate (1)
Workers Compensation (1)
What Clients Mention
Professionalism (20)
Practice Area Knowledge (18)
Recommendation (18)
Case Results (13)
Advocacy (12)
Communication Style (11)
Character & Conduct (10)
General Knowledge (10)
Responsiveness (10)
Trustworthiness (6)
Compassion (3)
Cost of Services (3)
Staff & Support (2)
Payment Plans (1)
Punctuality (1)
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Posted by Ed | December 10, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
WRD...my lawyer of choice!
Bill is very well informed,conversant,persuasive...very professional in all aspects of his duties. Does an excellent job acquainting you as a client, to all possibilities/outcomes of your decisions. Portrays a confident, personable persona. I would recommend him for bankruptcy and real estate actions...
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2010 | Child Custody
Attonery Donaldson
I have recently worked with Attorney Donaldson involving custody issues with my children. He was knowledgeable, up front and provided us with details of what to expect. Ultimately we did not need to go in front of a judge to resolve the situation but had full confidence with Attorney Donaldson if w...
Posted by Jennifer | July 18, 2010
easy transition.
Attorney Donaldson was very accessible during the handling of my case. His experience made my transition easier than I expected. Also, when I refer friends to him for legal advice he is always quick to respond in person and very knowledgeable with all areas of the law. I would recommend his expert...
Posted by Jennifer | June 24, 2010
Great Attorney to Work With
It was a pleasure to do business with Mr. Donaldson. He always answered his phone and returned all calls in a timely manner.
Posted by Dave | June 23, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
William Donaldson, Esq
I've have know William Donaldson, Esq for over 20 years and I would highly recommend him. What I tell people I refer to him is that good, really good and that I would not want him to be representing anyone I had to deal with in court.
William Ralph Donaldson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Donaldson provides insightful, helpful and accurate advice. His knowledge and experience are clearly evident. I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Conditions issued in CT, 2011
updated on 07/12/2012A 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 AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rathblott vs. Rathblott
Created a bright line rule for C.G.S. 46b-81
Education
1995
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Western Connecticut State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
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