William C. Gentry

William C. Gentry

also known as Bill Gentry

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

254 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

39 years

20%
Family 20%

39 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 39 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1986

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Gentry Law Firm LLC

254 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA, 30060

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William C. Gentry's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Roxanne | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Caring and Hardworking Divorce Attorney

Divorce is such a humbling and stressful experience that I'd hoped never to go through. I stepped into Bill's office the first time with trepidation and a feeling of defeat, but walked out determined and knowing he would represent me to the very best of his ability. Bill was with me when I first fil...led out paperwork, there to counsel me when needed along the way, and he was there the day I signed my divorce papers. I can honestly say he was with me every step of the way and I never felt otherwise. He and Danielle are not only extremely knowledgeable and helpful, but have a passion for their profession and care about their clients in a way that you do not see every day. This compassion is what really put their services above the rest and exceeded any expectations I had. Bill came very highly recommended from a close friend who went through a divorce and I will not hesitate to recommend him to others or retain his services if needed in the future.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good services

Bill, I want to thank you, thank Danielle and all your staff for all your support and services. It's been a long and tough year, but fortunately it's over. Anyway, it was a pleasure meeting you and have you as my counsel throughout this hard and painful process. After having a different counsel fo...r the first seven months of the case, I believed I made the right decision by replacing him with you. I appreciate the attention/professionalism shown by you and all your team. I cannot speak highly enough about you, you’re an excellent attorney and saw me through the case from start to finish. I won’t hesitate to call you or get your services again if I need to, and I definitely will recommend you to anyone who needs help with any divorce issues.

Posted by Joe | February 23, 2014

Exceeded My Expectations

Everyone has a different story and set of circumstances that result in their decision to divorce. Arriving at this decision was the first major step for me. The second step was finding the right Attorney to lead me through the process. After reading the professional bio of Mr. Bill Gentry, I sche...duled a consultation and shortly thereafter selected Mr. Gentry as my Attorney. From the very start, Mr. Gentry was mindful of the issues that were sensitive to me. He provided various scenarios based on his personal experiences with similar cases and clearly explained the law in layman’s terms. This allowed me to fully understand the process. Mr. Gentry and his staff provided timely responses to my phone calls and emails. I felt that I was always their number one priority. I realized during this process that certain things were out of my control and learned the art of patience as never before. My trust in Mr. Gentry guided me through the anxiety and frustrating moments. I followed his lead, stayed the course and we achieved the outcome he predicted some 13 months prior. Mr. Gentry and his team were exceptional and exceeded my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2013

Outstanding Firm

It is with great sadness one needs the services of a divorce attorney, but Mr. Gentry and his staff have provided me with a great service. In my case, things have been very complicated, yet Mr. Gentry and his team have been very supportive. He and his team have been able to work around my schedule,... and even despite my distance from his office they have managed to do a great job keeping up with all our emails and phone conferences.

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William C. Gentry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Casurella

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vic Hill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Gentry as a colleague and friend in the legal community for may years. I know him to be an excellent attorney who is always well prepared for whatever his opposing counsel has in store. I endorse Mr. Gentry enthusiastically."

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Brad Macdonald

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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T. Andrew Miller

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Bill for his experience and character. Bill is an extremely intelligent, detail-oriented attorney who also happens to be very professional. His clients benefit tremendously from his skill in several different practice areas. I have and will continue to refer friends and family members to Bill."

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David Canale

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill Gentry for many years and have had the opportunity to oppose him in several cases and also see him work in court for his clients. He is very well-respected in the legal community, both for his skills and his ethics. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. I highly recommend him to any client, and it is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

2018 Selectee, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

2017 Selectee, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

President's Cup, State Bar of Georgia

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Gentry Law Firm LLC

2006 - 2016

Partner, Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP

1999 - 2006

Owner, Gentry Law Firm

1997 - 1999

Partner, Flournoy, Gentry & Morgan

1990 - 1997

Partner, Flournoy & Gentry

1986 - 1990

Associate, Webb & Daniel

Associations

2024 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Treasurer

2024 - Present

North Georgia United Methodist Church

North Georgia Conference's Committee on Investigations

2019 - Present

Cobb County Law Library

Board Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Board of Governors

1990 - Present

Kiwanis Club of Marietta

Member

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Cobb County Law Library Board

Board of Trustees

2023 - 2024

State Bar of Georgia

Secretary

2001 - 2002

Cobb County Bar Association

President

Education

1986

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Coffee & Counsel

You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Divorce

2024

Coffee & Counsel

Common Monetary Mishaps to Avoid Before, During, & After Divorce

2017

Advanced Trial Tactics

Summations and Jury Instructions

2017

Advanced Trial Tactics

Voir Dire and Jury Selection Strategies

2016

"May It Please the Court", Effective Case Presentation at Trial

Closing Statements and Final Jury Instructions

2016

"May It Please the Court", Effective Case Presentation at Trial

Skillful Use of Objections from Jury Selection to Closing Argument

2005

National Business Institute

Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application

2005

National Business Institute

An Insider's Look at Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases in Georgia

Languages

English

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