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4.9 /5.0
74 Client Reviews
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William R. Lester
also known as Bill Lester
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About William
Biography
Every person with a legal problem is entitled to find a competent counselor whom they trust to assist with their legal problems. That attorney needs to go to bat for their clients to resolve the problem in a swift and economical fashion. I take every client and every case as a serious commitment by a client to entrust me with their most personal of issues. I intend to fully reciprocate with an equal commitment to each client.
Finding an attorney to educate & assist you through the divorce process is the critical first step.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
45 years | 1,500 cases
Child Custody
15%
45 years | 390 cases
Family
15%
45 years | 2,000 cases
Alimony
10%
45 years | 350 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2014 2010
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 45 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack P.C.
(770) 670-7764
Fax
1050 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA, 30338
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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Marla | June 26, 2014
Compassionate and Knowledgeable Divorce Attorney
Bill provided me not only with exceptional service regarding my divorce of 19 years, but made it a personal obligation to help and encourage me every step of the way. He was always available to answer any and all questions, leading me through every step of the process with reassurance and encourage...
Posted by David | February 19, 2014
Excellent Representation in my Divorce
Mr. Lester was a calming and strong support during my divorce proceedings. We were able to settle a very difficult divorce involving 3 children through mediation and stay out of court. My ex was not cooperative and Bill was able to see through all of her and her lawyer's bluffs and threats and made s...
Posted by Christina | July 25, 2011
Highly Recommend Mr. Lester
I worked with Bill through a very hostile divorce, a child support modification, and an issue that required child protective services to investigate my ex-husband. He was very thorough, always easy to contact and responded quickly, and most importantly I always felt he was truly concerned with helpin...
Posted by Sam | March 03, 2010
Gives attorneys a good name
When I first separated from my wife under some difficult circumstances, I interviewed several attorneys seeking an idea of how to proceed. Every attorney I interviewed advocated a "scorched earth" approach -except Bill. Having questioned me closely on the facts of my situation, he advised taking th...
Posted by Thomas | February 03, 2010
One of the Best!!
Without getting into to much detail regarding my case, Mr. Lester took my divorce case after my previous attorney dropped me within 24 hours of my court date. I was originally left with a 5 figure a month alimony settlement for life. I was told my outcome would not be favorable by my previous attorne...
William R. Lester's Lawyer Endorsements
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"William has an outstanding reputation for zealously advocating for his clients and obtaining great results."
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"It is my pleasure to endorse Bill Lester. I was a law school classmate of Bill's and we have been friends for over 30 years. Bill has built his practice around the outstanding service and intelligence that he brings to all of his cases. I have no hesitancey in referring potential clients to him for either divorces or business dissolutions."
Michael Waddington
Military law lawyer
Thomas Holder
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
State Bar Of Georgia Bar Association Newsletter Award, State Bar Of Georgia
1990
AV Peer Review Rating 25+ years, Martindale Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Fryer, Shuster & Lester P.C.
1991 - 1997
Partner, Freed, Lester & Berman P.C.
1986 - 1991
Partner, Gershon, Olim, Katz, Loeb & Lester P.C.
1984 - 1986
General Counsel, Friends of Children, Inc
1981 - 1984
Associate, Zachary & Segraves
1980 - 1981
Intern, Honorable Joel J. Fryer, Superior Court of Fulton County
Associations
2013 - Present
Visions AnewSpeaker Qualifications Committee - Chair
Atlanta Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
1990 - 1991
DeKalb Bar AssociationPresident
1989 - 1990
DeKalb Bar AssociationVice President - President Elect
1988 - 1989
DeKalb Bar AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Perkins v. Haines, 661 F.3d 623, 2011
Trustee was denied.
Darroch v. Willis, 286 Ga. 566,690 S.E.2d 410, 2010
Case settled for client after appeal.
Alternative Health Care systems, Inc. v. McCown, 237 Ga.App. 355, 514 S.E.2d 691, 1999
Appeal denied
Lane v. Spragg, 244 Ga.App 606,481 S.E.2d 592, 1997
Atlantic Steel Credit Union v. Shephard 204 Ga. App 297, 419 S.E.2d 132, 1992
Appeal denied
Kelly Energy Systems, Inc. v. Board of Com'rs of Clarke County, 196 Ga.App. 519, 396 S.E.2d 498, 1990
Established case law in Georgia that a failure to include a claim of payment in a Pre-trial Order will allow the exclusion of evidence of payment at trial. Verdict upheld on appeal.
Privitera v. Addison, 190 Ga.App. 102, 378 S.E.2d 312, 1989
Sheftelman v. Jones, 667 F.Supp. 859, Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 93,341, N.D.Ga.
Case settled after over 5 years of extensive litigation, including over 35 depositions and numerous motions and appeals.
Education
1981
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Visions Anew Institute Boot Camp
How To Start The Divorce Process
2015
Visions Anew Institute Divorce Workshop 101
What Happens If You Want To Divorce?
2014
Visions Anew Institute Conference
Get Out Of that Abusive Relationship Now!
1992
Child Custody Seminar for Family Law Attorneys
Child Custody and Visitation in Georgia
1989
Northern District of Georgia Bancruptcy Section
Family Law for the Bankruptcy Court
Publications
2015
Visions Anew Workshop
What to Expect in Your Divorce.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers