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Georgia L. Bonton

Family Attorney at Clifton Park, NY

4.2   5 reviews

also known as Georgia Murray-Bonton

  • State Years
    New York - NY 26 years
    Georgia - GA 17 years
  • Licensed for 26 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Resigned Membership No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Georgia

Learn Georgia’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. 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.

    18 years, 50 cases

  2. Divorce and separation
    30%
    Divorce & Separation includes divorce & separation, child custody, child support, property division, marital debt allocation and alimony.

    18 years, 40 cases

  3. 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.

    18 years, 7 cases

  4. 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.

    18 years, 15 cases

  5. 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.

    18 years, 20 cases

Ms. Bonton just celebrated 15 years of sucessfully running a private practice law office.  Attorney Bonton's practice focuses on Family Law , Matrimonial Law and Contract Law.  

Her clients return again and again because Ms. Bonton listens intently, acts swiftly and works diligently on her clients' behalf.  Ms. Bonton's expertise allows her to  accomplish her clients' goals by adjusting her staffing and services to be exactly what her client's need, when they need it. 

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Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016
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| Hired 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
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| Hired 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.
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Posted by Edward | March 15, 2016
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| Hired 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 and 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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Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Ms. Bonton is a very attentive and Meticulous with attention to detail. She has represented me in several cases and done very well. I would recommend her.
Posted by Shelley Sanni | October 23, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
do not hire. Beware
My experience with Mrs. Bonton was horrible. I give her no stars in this report. I hired her on a Friday paid her $650.00 (of the $1,300) retainer fee. I fired her by Tuesday. She doesn’t have an office. The address is a shared office suite. She uses to meet you. When we spoke on Friday she said she would consider taking both my cases. That she would send the other party in my case a letter stating she was my lawyer. I didn’t speak with her Monday. She called me Tuesday and informed me that she spoke with the other person in my case (child support) and offered to decrease my child support. I hired her to represent me in an increase in child support. I could not believe what I was hearing. Not only that, she wasn’t an appeals attorney and could not represent me in that part of my case. Why even say Friday that you would consider it. I stated that I wanted one lawyer to work both of my cases. I spent two days trying to hire a new attorney. I did get one attorney to take my case. Mrs. Bonton would not release the files I gave her until I paid the other half of the retainer fee. Plus she added expenses? Expenses for three days? Really? So I paid her. Then she did not want to give my new attorney the files either. They asked her to give me the files and she didn’t want to. When they asked her why she was objecting to releasing my files she finally relented. It took a week for her to return the files. I can’t tell you what to do but don’t bother hiring her. Is incompetent in my opinion.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 375-425 per hour
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner
  • Law Office Georgia Murray Bonton, PC
  • 2006 - Present
  • Senior Associate
  • Adorno & Yoss, LLC
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Contract Attorney
  • McKesson Provider Technologies
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Contract Attorney
  • EarthLink, Inc.
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Founding Partner
  • Tiger Law Group, PC
  • 1998 - 2003
  • Associate
  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP
  • 1996 - 1998
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Education

  • Columbia Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1996

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
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Associations

  • New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section
  • Co-Chair of Tribal Collaboration Committee - Family Law
  • 2021 - 2023

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Honors and Awards

  • Harlan Stone Fiske Scholar
  • Columbia Law School
  • 1996

Speaking Engagements

  • Tuesday Talks and Herzog College Presentations
  • Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
  • 2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (1)
Given (0)
Endorse Georgia
Real estate Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Competent and diligent."
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Clifton Park Family Lawyer Georgia L. Bonton
Georgia L. Bonton
Family Attorney
Clifton Park, NY
Licensed for 26 years