William Benito Fortino

William Benito Fortino

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Columbia, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Education

Po Box 5709, Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm P A, West Columbia, SC

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Licensed in South Carolina for 16 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2009

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Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm

Po Box 5709, Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm P A, West Columbia, SC, 29171-5709

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | April 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Divorce Attorney

A friend of mine referred me to the Moore Taylor Law Firm at a critical time in my life. I was set up to work with Bill Fortino as my attorney in my divorce. I was scared for my future and the future of my children. Bill truly listened, was very empathetic, thorough, resourceful, and put me at eas...e. He is the type of attorney that really cares about his clients and goes the extra mile. Bill was quick to respond to my emails, voice messages, and texts. He even made himself available to me on his off hours. Bill is very knowledgeable, well prepared, does his research, and plans for the worst case scenario. Words can't express what it meant to me to have someone like him on my side and truly care about my children and I and not just the bottom line. Bill went the extra mile for me. I couldn't be happier with my outcome and the exceptional way he represented me. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Katherine | April 03, 2018 | Litigation

Grateful

Bill Fortino came highly recommended to me by a family member who works in the courthouse. Who better to get advice from than someone who sees lots of attorneys daily, and knows which ones are most successful? I'm so thankful for the referral! Bill was honest, up front, and patient. He put me at ease..., was available when I needed him, and answered all my questions throughout the process. He told me what he thought would happen, so I knew what to expect. Bill was thorough and well prepared when we went to court- much more than the opposing counsel- and it paid off for me. I actually ended up coming out better than what was anticipated, based on my personal circumstances. I credit that victory to the grace of God, and a good attorney! I've been happy to recommend Bill to others who've needed excellent legal counsel. In addition to his top notch professional services, he's a good guy who truly cares about his clients. I feel blessed to have had Bill Fortino on my side.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent lawyer

I hired Mr Fortino to get my step-grandchild out of dss and out of foster care. He worked diligently and tirelessly for me. He went up against dss and we won. I know have full permanent custody of my grand-daughter and dss is completely outof it now. I am very happy with his services and will use him... for any family matter from here on out

Posted by Anna | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Expectations Exceeded

My very first impression of Mr. Fortino was that he doesn't get excited about too much and he isn't easily intimidated! He was my second attorney in my treacherous child custody case. The opposing party was highly difficult to deal with. Mr. Fortino gave me a sense of relief that his representatio...n was the best decision. His knowledge of law, professionalism and caring nature exceeded my expectations. Mr. Fortino was always honest with me, his pricing was reasonable and he worked hand in hand with me through the entire process. He put endless effort into my case. Mr. Fortino responded in a timely manner to phone calls and emails. If you are looking for an attorney that cares about your case and takes pride in his work, I highly recommend Mr. Fortino. I am very pleased with the outcome. I will continue to work with him as needed.

Posted by Neelu | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very Proficient and Outstanding Child Custody Attorney

For the last one and a half years, I have had the pleasure of having Mr. Fortino as my attorney. He is a true advocate to represent you legally in the court. During my treacherous plight through Family Court in California and South Carolina, I had to fight for custody, after a divorce, for my son. F...ortunately, I won the case in California for partial custody and a judgment was rendered. Ultimately, I moved to South Carolina and what appeared to be a simple transfer case transformed into a complex legal finagle. Various attorneys attempted to sort through the legalities of my case; however, when Attorney Bill Fortino agreed to represent me through my legal case, it was apparent that his professionalism and dedication would lend itself positive results for me. Not only was he very diligent and persistent, he continuously kept me informed on my case and dedicated many endless hours to ensuring positive results. Mr. Fortino exceeded my expectations by winning a judgement to include several things, other attorneys had told me were far fetched. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight endlessly for you and not charge an astronomical fee, I highly recommend Attorney Fortino.

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2009

University of South Carolina School of Law

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