Richard W. Cole

Richard W. Cole

5.0
Rating: 5.5

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Williamsville, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +4 more

17 Beresford Court, Williamsville, NY

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

I handle all aspects of family law, including divorce and separation, custody, support, paternity, etc.

46 years

25%
Family 25%

Issues relating to family issues: support, custody, visitation

46 years

25%
Real Estate 10%

Residential buy and sell.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Office of Richard W. Cole

17 Beresford Court, Williamsville, NY, 14221

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Richard W. Cole's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2014

Great Attorney

Richard has represented me on multiple occasions for divorce and support hearings. He is a knowledgable, personable, and tough attorney. His fees are clear-cut and we have been on the same page every time he has represented me.

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Richard W. Cole's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Shaw

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Cole for over 15 years. He is a hardwirking attorney who listens to his clients and gets them the best results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  5.5 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Censured issued in NY, 2023

updated on 07/25/2024

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1977

American Juris Prudence Excellence in Torts, Universe of Toledo, School of Law

1977

American Juris Prudence in Constitutional Law, University of Toledo, School of Law

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Proprieter, Law Office of Richard W. Cole

1982 - 1985

Assistant District Attorney, Chautauqua County, New York

Associations

2005 - Present

Surrogates Court Committee

Member

2005 - Present

Real Property Committee

Member

1997 - Present

Family Law Committee

Member

1992 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

1980 - 1992

Northern Chautauqua County Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

State University of New York at Buffalo

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

State University of New York, College at Fredonia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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