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 Jennifer | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Family Lawyer in South Carolina!

Bill Fortino has been my lawyer for 5 years now and has continuously been amazing, no matter what issue arises or when, he always makes himself available and provides sound legal advice. As a defendant being taken to court in 2016/2017 over a child custody issue (which we won), to years later as a pl...aintiff going through mediation in 2021 (which we resolved, avoiding court), he continued to work extremely hard for me being involved and was always one step ahead. He even saved me money! I have always felt reassured and he always gave me honest answers and advice. He is very personable and knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients and their situation. I will continue to use him and recommend him to anyone going through family court/custody issues. He has been the most amazing lawyer and works extremely hard for you to resolve issues without causing unnecessary stress!

Posted by Ashley | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best attorney

Bill Fortino in Lexington Sc is the best attorney hands down. If you need a family law attorney he is your guy. Super calm, is always available to talk and answer my questions. Lots of experience he is amazing. His law firm doesn't even advertise because they get by with word of mouth. So please call... him if you need help. He does free consults. I interviewed seven attorneys before I picked him. He is ranked the number one attorney in Lexington SC. He travels all across SC so please contact him if you have legal needs each of his partners are specialized and practice only one area of law. I had to have a child custody change due to my ex becoming involved in making Porn. Bill helped me get visitation drastically reduced and under safe guidelines so my son never went back to the toxic environment. He was always prepared for my case. He knew how important my child's life was. He was always realistic about what the possible outcomes from court were. My current husband is active duty military and even when my ex tried to use that in court against us Bill fought to prove how it didn't matter. Bill is an amazing attorney can't recommend him enough.

Posted by Gerome | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Attorney!

I am active duty military stationed in El Paso, TX who was referred to Bill by the Fatherhood Coalition in Columbia, SC. This was in regards to not being afforded an opportunity to see my son in over a year. Bill went to work immediately to provide some relief. Bill is a methodical thinker who has ...a calm demeanor when it comes to strategically prosecuting cases. My case was highly contested and there were times where I felt hope was an understatement. Bill reassured me otherwise through our correspondence and phone calls. I am pleased with my choice in hiring Bill as my attorney in my joint child custody/visitation case. I have since been able to reconnect with my son through phone communication and facetime along with taking my son to Disneyworld for Christmas break. Bill fees are reasonable as this is a critical time financially for anyone going through this. He understands, and he is compassionate to your concerns. Tammy his legal assistant is awesome! She keeps me informed of court dates due to traveling long distance so I can properly plan my trip accordingly. Tammy works tirelessly behind to scenes to keep the case moving forward. Bill thanks to all you do and continue to do in regards to prosecuting and settling my case.

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 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.

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2009

University of South Carolina School of Law

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