Georgia L. Bonton

Georgia L. Bonton

also known as Georgia Murray-Bonton

3.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Clifton Park, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate ... +2 more

Georgia Murray Bonton PC, 1764 Route 9, #268, Clifton Park, NY

About Georgia

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Family law includes child custody, child support, alimony, adoption, pre-nuptials, juvenile court proceedings, probate court guardianships, parenting plans, visitation and anything else involving the family unit.

21 years | 50 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce & Separation includes divorce & separation, child custody, child support, property division, marital debt allocation and alimony.

21 years | 40 cases

30%
Real Estate 25%

Our Office has concentrated in Construction and Development, as well as Residential Construction Dispute for the past 17 years. We also take the time to get to know you, your family and your needs to better meet your legal goals.

21 years | 7 cases

25%
Child Abuse 3%

As part of Family Law, Divorce Law or separately, Child Abuse Law includes defending against abuse and neglect accusations, family reunification plans, disposition hearings, and kinship placements as an alternative to fostercare placements.

21 years | 15 cases

3%
Domestic Violence 2%

As part of Family Law, Divorce Law or separately, Domestic Violence Law includes filing and defending against accusations of harrassment, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or economic control.

21 years | 20 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Resigned Membership

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of

Georgia Murray Bonton PC, 1764 Route 9, #268, Clifton Park, NY, 12065

Law Office of Georgia Murray-Bonton PC

90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY, 12207

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Georgia L. Bonton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Posted by Stacey | October 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Divorce

I was very satisfied with the representation Georgia provided me for my Divorce. She was quite knowledgeable and effective with getting the job done. I appreciate everything she has done for me.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEWARE, DO NOT HIRE HER

I hired Georgia Bonton for my divorce case in Nassau County, NY through my ARAG legal plan. Unfortunately, my experience was highly disappointing. She was consistently unresponsive to calls, texts, and emails. When she did respond, she was often multitasking with personal chores, which was unprofessi...onal. Despite my case being relatively straightforward—given that I was married for only six months—she exacerbated my stress by providing poor guidance and unnecessarily pursuing my former spouse's income. Additionally, she conducted a skip trace on my ex-spouse's father, incurring a $1,000 expense. Not only was this irrelevant to my case, but I also never authorized such a costly action. Her handling of my case was confusing and seemed driven more by financial gain than by a genuine concern for my well-being. Although the ARAG plan covered 35 hours of legal service, she failed to utilize this coverage and continued to bill me at her hourly rate of $400. I strongly advise against using Georgia Bonton. My experience highlights significant issues with her professionalism and ethical standards.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired Attorney January 2016

I needed legal support and hired Ms Bonton. Her knowledge of the law shows in her professionalism and through her expert advise. My case is still pending and my outcome looks VERY favorable.

Posted by Susan | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I needed to hire an out of state attorney regarding a child support contempt issue. Ms. Bonton treated me with the utmost respect and was very understanding. She followed through on everything she said, returned all my calls and always kept me updated on the case status. It was important for me to... trust the attorney I hired (being out of state) and I have found that with Ms. Bonton. She is very professional and has done amazing work with my case. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Edward | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

General Review

I have retained Georgia Bonton to represent me on several ________civil_______ cases. She has a vast knowledge of ___the law__. She produces good results and I will keep using her as my attorney. She is an experienced lawyer who brings insight and diligence to each case. I hired her recently an...d I will hire her again. I retained Ms. Bonton as my lawyer as she guided me through a two year custody battle. She obtained the best results for me. She was diligent, listened very well and made me feel like I was her only client, no matter how busy she was.

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

1996

Harlan Stone Fiske Scholar, Columbia Law School

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Founding Partner, Law Office Georgia Murray Bonton, PC

2005 - 2006

Senior Associate, Adorno & Yoss, LLC

2004 - 2005

Contract Attorney, McKesson Provider Technologies

2003 - 2004

Contract Attorney, EarthLink, Inc.

1998 - 2003

Founding Partner, Tiger Law Group, PC

1996 - 1998

Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP

Associations

2021 - 2023

New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section

Co-Chair of Tribal Collaboration Committee - Family Law

Sample of Legal Cases

File No. 37363, Saratoga Family Court

pending

Chase v. Chase, MATT202-0072, Schenectady Supreme Court

Final Order

FIle No. 38693, Saratoga Family Court

Pending

LaFond v. LaFond, 905925-20, Albany Supreme Court

Final Order

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Education

1996

Columbia Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Tuesday Talks and Herzog College Presentations

Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce

Languages

English

French

Activity

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