William Louis Gautier Jr.

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William Louis Gautier Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

55 Merrick Way Ste 400, Coral Gables, FL

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About William

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Divorce: Child Custody & Parental Responsibility: Visitation and time sharing: Child Support: Domestic Violent: Pre/post Nuptial agreements: Restraining Orders: Post Judgement Modifications: Family Mediation

30 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Child Support 20%

Divorce: Child Custody & Parental Responsibility: Visitation and time sharing: Child Support: Domestic Violent: Pre/post Nuptial agreements: Restraining Orders: Post Judgement Modifications: Family Mediation

30 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce: Child Custody & Parental Responsibility: Visitation and time sharing: Child Support: Domestic Violent: Pre/post Nuptial agreements: Restraining Orders: Post Judgement Modifications: Family Mediation

30 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Divorce: Child Custody & Parental Responsibility: Visitation and time sharing: Child Support: Domestic Violent: Pre/post Nuptial agreements: Restraining Orders: Post Judgement Modifications: Family Mediation

30 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Family 20%

Divorce: Child Custody & Parental Responsibility: Visitation and time sharing: Child Support: Domestic Violent: Pre/post Nuptial agreements: Restraining Orders: Post Judgement Modifications: Family Mediation

30 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gautier & Hasty, P.L.

55 Merrick Way Ste 400, Coral Gables, FL, 33134-5126

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William Louis Gautier Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeff | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Truly the best!

Hiring Bill as my family law attorney was one of the best decisions of my life. He can highly recommended and has never let me down! He is excellent and rare balance of being extremely knowledgeable, open, honest and fair. Bill listens closely to his clients and their particular situations while dr...awing on his extensive experience to help navigate even the most difficult situations. I couldn't recommend anyone with higher regard for any of your family law needs.

Posted by David | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One of a kind

There aren't enough adjectives to accurately describe my wonderful experience with Bill. Let's be honest, no one ever wants to need a lawyer but I can tell you first hand that Bill's attention to detail, his authenticity, sincerity, tenacity and unparalleled knowledge of the law is second to no one.... Form the moment I met Bill my mind and anxiety was put at ease. Most lawyers sit in a room while you're exposing your soul and fears with this blank stare. Not Bill. He asked questions, he took notes, and you could tell that he was invested. I went through other lawyers over the years and Bill was the first and only lawyer that when all was said and done - I KNEW that everything that could be done was done. No stone was left unturned and no issue was left by the way side. If it was important to me - it was important to Bill. My only wish is that I had found him years go when I first went through my divorce. Thank you Bill for all that you have done.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mr

I cannot say enough about Mr. Gautier and his entire office staff. He has provided great assistance and support through my divorce process. Mr. Gautier is an aggressive and very competent attorney while also a caring, compassionate and well grounded person. I also found him to be an attorney wit...h great ethical and moral character. He is also an excellent trial attorney. I was impressed by the way he conducted himself in court. He was very professional, effective and thorough at every one of our hearings. He advised me in a level headed and way at every step of the way of the divorce process on the smartest and best course of action. He was always well prepared and ready to discuss my case. During difficult times in the divorce, I never had any issue communicating with him, even while he was on vacation, which was surprising to me. Mr. Gautier went out of his way on more than one occasion to assist me. When things changed and the issues got more complicated in my divorce, (I had health and medical problems during my divorce) he was always knowledgeable and ready to deal with the issues from a legal and moral standpoint and was supportive in in every way. His entire staff is also amazing and supportive, in particular I found Ms. Martin, his paralegal assistant, to be a very intelligent, caring and competent person. I believe I got the best possible results for my particular situation and I am grateful to have found Bill Gautier to help me through this extremely difficult process. He is an excellent attorney and a great person. I would highly recommend him to any prospective client.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2013 | Child Custody

NO BS - If you want the Best, FORGET THE REST!

I simply can't thank Bill and Daniel enough! I had interviewed about 5 other firms, but really had no reason to select any of them. None of them stood out from the others, not too mention, I AM NO SAINT AND HAD ISSUES. A close friend referred Bill to me and said go see him tomorrow. I did, and THANK... GOD! Excuse me, thank you Bill and Daniel. Let me share a play-by-play... i met with Bill and unlike the others, I immediately wanted him to represent me (even though I don't know that he was too thrilled at the prospect of representing me). We met 2 days prior to an emergency custody hearing where my X was trying to insist upon court appointed visitation ONLY. Bill listened to my story and truly assessed me for who I was/am. I scratched together as much as I could muster at the time since I was not the primary bread winner, and he agreed to handle the hearing--that was about all I had enough to contract him for "and we would see what happens from there." So we are walking into a situation that he assured me, at best we had about a 50/50 shot of coming out OK; but more than likely I was looking at a fraction of that in all honesty. Then he was allowed to speak. Let's cut to the chase... I walked out of the courtroom after not having seen my kids for the prior 4 months with 50% CUSTODY, and the judge was retaining the right to impose SANCTIONS on my X the next time she would walk into his courtroom! I HAD MY KIDS THE NEXT DAY! Thank you Bill. Thank you Daniel. About a month or so passed and my X fired her attorney and began interviewing new firms. The rest of the case followed suit... Bill and Daniel continued to wipe the floor with opposing counsel resulting in ANOTHER change of representation before the case was finally settled. At the end of the whole thing I am left with far more than I anticipated, but to be honest with you, that is not why I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, AND HIRE Mr. GAUTIER... Bill told me first meeting that if I was dishonest with him, he would fire me. Bill told me that, unlike many firms/attorneys, he really does care. Bill and Daniel were honest with me about EVERYTHING. (And after my X, I had become very good at recognizing a lie) Bill saw mistakes by opposing counsel at nearly every step; and almost like a fortune teller, was able to predict and proactively move with an efficacy of nearly 100% accuracy EVERY TIME! Enough... If you are looking for someone that will tell you as it is, If you absolutely need VERY talented and up to date knowledgeable lawyers, If you are looking for an extremely ethical, stand-up, NO BS Counselor, If you want the guy that will out-think, out-work, and out-smart the opponent; If you demand that your separation be fair and YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE, Then let me tell you, I found him, and Thank God for that because I have my kids as much as I could want and I was awarded exactly what I deserved! Do yourself a favor and go meet with Bill today. If you want to speak with me directly, ask the guys when you meet with them to call me and I will answer anything!

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Vincent Pellegrini

Family lawyer | Mar 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is known in the legal community as being a great, effective litigator and zealous advocate for his clients. He is one of the most aggressive, yet highly professional attorneys I have worked against."

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Mitchell Nowack

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William Gautier, Jr. is known and recognized in the legal community as one of the top family law attorneys. I have known some of his clients and they all say that he keeps them informed, is on top of their cases, and fights for them in and out of court. I also know of his great reputation through other attorneys."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Certified Family Law Mediator, Supreme Court

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Fautier & Hasty, P.L

Associations

2001 - Present

200 Club of Greater Miami

Past President

1996 - Present

University Club of Sout Florida

Past President

Coral Gables Bar Association

Member

Dade County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - 2014

American Inns of Court

President

Education

1996

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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