William R. Lester

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William R. Lester

also known as Bill Lester

4.9
74 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

1050 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About William

Biography

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%

Concentrating in complex, disputed divorce issues including asset tracing and hidden asset matters.

45 years | 1,500 cases

40%
Child Custody 15%

45 years | 390 cases

15%
Family 15%

Expert counseling and litigation in the entire arena of Family law including divorce, custody, modifications, enforcment, contempt and adoption.

45 years | 2,000 cases

15%
Alimony 10%

45 years | 350 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

45 years | 175 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

Business litigation and arbitration of contract disputes, employment disputes and general litigation.

45 years | 2,100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2014 2010

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 44 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1981

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack P.C.

1050 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA, 30338

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William R. Lester's Reviews

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Posted by Marla | June 26, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

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...ment, making sure I understood every aspect. I could not have asked for better service from Bill and his staff. I know I made the right decision choosing Bill Lester as my divorce attorney.

Posted by David | February 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

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...ure the outcome was fair and I was more than satisfied with the outcome. Bill listened to my thoughts and concerns and gave sound advice and guidance. During the mediation and communication with my ex-wife's attorney he was proactive, vocal and yet professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Bill for anyone who wants a solid, professional lawyer who will get them excellent results.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Superior Lawyer

I was referred to Mr. Lester as i was seeking a divorce. As we worked through the legal process it became clear that he is a superior lawyer. He was very direct with me and always ensured the best interests of myself and the children were kept in mind. He clearly out performed the other legal team.... He was diligent with the work, always pushed the process and ran the show to our agenda. I would recommend Mr. Lester to anyone seeking a divorce.

Posted by Christina | July 25, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

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...g my children and I. Bill Lester is very knowledgeable in the law and can apply that knowledge as it pertains to each case and each person to obtain the best result. He has never made false promises and has been honest with what outcomes may occur as it pertained to each legal situation. I would highly recommend Bill for legal services and I personally will not use any other attorney except Bill in the future. Their has been more than one occassion in which I was so thankful Bill thought of every detail that is in my settlement agreement for my divorce. These issues would have cost me a lot of time and money fighting with my ex if he didn't have the forethought to make them part of the original agreement. Highly satisfied with Bill Lesters legal services.

Posted by Ashish | July 20, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Very favorable experience with Bill in a family court situation involving child support and custody issues

Bill was one of the few lawyers that has actually exceed my expectations when it comes to family law. He was fully connected on email through smartphones and the web, which made him extremely reachable within the hour. He was very aggressive in working through the typically slow timeframes that our... unfortunately the norm of our court system. Given that we had a series complex financial issues that were being litigated, Bill was very compfortable in discussing stocks, options, business interests, and real estate assets without having to bring in additional experts. As such, I felt that we reached a comfortable settlement without excess expense, that was effectuated in a very reasonable time frame.

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William R. Lester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Bilecki

Litigation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William has an outstanding reputation for zealously advocating for his clients and obtaining great results."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Angel

Litigation lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Key

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Holder

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Thomas Holder

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Anew

Speaker 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 Association

President

1989 - 1990

DeKalb Bar Association

Vice President - President Elect

1988 - 1989

DeKalb Bar Association

Treasurer

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.

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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

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