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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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Chat withLicenses
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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William Ralph Donaldson's Reviews
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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 Peter | June 22, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Attorney - reassuring and understanding
Under extremely stressful circumstances, Atty Donaldson was personable, professional, and highly competent. He brought ease and confidence into a volatile situation. In the courtroom, I was glad to have him on my side.
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2010 | Foreclosure
financial consultation and house closing
Mr. Donaldson was very knowledgeable about financial situations and guided me to avoid foreclosure. He handled my home sale and was very responsive to questions and situations that arose. Any oversights that occurred were addressed in an efficient and successful manner. I would recommend him to a ...
Posted by Frank | June 21, 2010 | Real Estate
Far Exceeded our Expectations
We recently retired. Bill handled our real estate, will, and the sale of our business with excellence. He personally kept us informed every step of the way, thoroughly explaining the document language. We found Bill's staff to be efficient and professional. We've dealt with other attorneys w...
Posted by Carl | June 16, 2010 | Workers Compensation
My lawyer, my friend
Bill Donaldson has been my personal and company lawyer for over 10 years, I trust him completely. In one of my company cases he negotiated a tremendous reduction from the amount a workmen's comp insurance carrier said the company owed and got a very relaxed payment schedule for the remainder amount...
Posted by Rob A. | June 15, 2010
Knowledgeable Attorney
The whole "legal process" can be quite intimidating. Mr. Donaldson repeatedly took the time to explain the minute details of my case. His grasp of the law, together with his "inner strength" makes him a formidable attorney. I was happy that he was on my side.
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"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
Legal Answers
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