Gary E Williams

Gary E Williams

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Appeals, Family

2629 McCormick Drive, Suite # 101, Clearwater, FL

About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

The vast majority of our cases involve divorce. Those cases will inherently involve the issues of equitable distribution of the assets of the parties and they may also involve alimony, children's issues, or complex financial issues. Gary Williams is a Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law and he is familiar with all of the nuances of divorce cases.

19 years | 1,852 cases

50%
Child Custody 35%

Florida has actually done away with the use of the term "Child Custody" and it now speaks in terms of "Parental Responsibility" and "Time-sharing." Cases involving children can be among the most difficult cases that there are in the area of family law. As a veteran of a custody fight himself - Gary understands what you are dealing with and he knows how to best prepare your case for presentation to the Court

19 years | 657 cases

35%
Appeals 10%

Family Law Appeals are relatively uncommon. Family Law Judges have a great deal of "discretion" to do equity to the parties in a divorce and, therefore, it can be difficult to overturn a trial court's decision. However, Judges do sometimes, despite their best efforts, get it wrong and in those situations you want an expert in family law preparing your appellate brief.

19 years | 30 cases

10%
Family 5%

My law firm, The Law Firm For Family Law, concentrates it practice in all areas of law involving family issues. Divorce, children's issues, child support, enforcement of Court Orders and Judgments, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Guardianships and Family Law Appeals.

19 years | 120 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 475-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gary E. Williams, Attorney at Law

2629 McCormick Drive, Suite # 101, Clearwater, FL, 33759

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Gary E Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

5 star (32)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great counsel

I was a client of Mr Williams. He represented me through this difficult process with professionalism and with an eye towards a workable resolution

Posted by Mario | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent and trusted

Gary Williams is a knowledgeable, effective and trusted law professional, with ample experience in family practice. He worked on a delicate divorce case with me, and was able to reach a fair and satisfactory agreement in a friendly negotiated process. Gary and his office staff are attentive and respo...nsive.

Posted by Tracy | May 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Attorney

Mr. Gary Williams is a smart, thoughtful, knowledgeable and tenacious attorney. We recently settled an ongoing dispute regarding the enforcement of the terms of a prenuptial agreement. It was an arduous and frustrating 5 year long process as my ex fought us every step of the way. Mr. Williams and h...is staff stood by me through this whole ordeal with understanding and patience and ending up getting me a deal that was fair and protected me from my ex. My ex is a very vindictive person and I was concerned he may seek retribution now that the case was settled. Mr. Williams took my concerns to heart and included language in the settlement barring him from harassing me in the future. That meant a lot to me. His staff is also wonderful. Very professional and helpful. In addition, Mr. Williams’s staff ending up saving me some money on fees as he is able to delegate certain tasks to paralegals and other staff members that bill at a much lower rate. My ex initially had a lawyer that had no staff and ended up paying much higher legal fees as everything his attorney did was billed at the attorney’s rate. Mr. Williams and his staff are wonderful allies to have in trying times. I highly recommend The Law Firm for Family Law and Mr. Gary Williams if you find yourself going through such times.

Posted by Elisabeth | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer and Advocate

Gary and his staff are awesome! While divorce isn't something we all strive to go through, he makes the process much easier. He is knowledgeable, determined and looks out for the best interest of his clients and their children. He and his staff communicate well and provide assistance when needed. He ...isn't just my family law attorney, he is a friend. Even after my divorce, there are still issues that arise and questions that need to be answered. He is always there to answer questions and guide me through the "post divorce" years as well. I highly recommend Gary Williams and the team at The Law Firm for Family Law.

Posted by Laura | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and well respected family law attorney.

I came to Mr. Williams for help in a very difficult situation. Gary was very kind in listening and with helping me to make important decisions. He was professional at all times and gained my trust quickly. I respect the qualifications required to become Board Certified as a specialist in his field..., and was certainly one of the qualifications I researched when choosing him as my case would require the best. I also would like to share my appreciation for his office staff who were very efficient and extremely helpful. I have, and will continue, to recommend others to his services.

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Gary E Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Brennan

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had quite a few cases with Mr. Williams over the past several years. Mr. Williams takes a reasonable and experienced approach to his cases, which allows the family to come away with a positive resolution while keeping the attorneys fees and costs at an affordable rate. Mr. Williams is board certified in marital and family law, and competently litigates issues when appropriate. He is well known in the legal community and I endorse his work."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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James Royal

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Maria Pitelis

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gary. He is a family law attorney that has his clients' best interest at heart!"

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Jennifer Todd

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is aggressive and fights for his clients."

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Lee Carr

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gary. I've known Gary for many years and have referred clients to him. Gary is knowledgeable, professional and approaches matters with admirable perspective."

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Dean Tsourakis

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Valentine

Child custody lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gary. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and a true professional."

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Arturo Rios

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I referred several of my immigration clients to Gary for help in their divorce matters, and he did a superlative job. The immigration consequences of marriage and divorce are complicated and deliquate, Gary understands this, and we were able to work together to very well and expeditiously. It was a delight to work with Gary, he is a true professional and zealous advocate."

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Kathy George

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gary is very knowledgeable about family law and ethical."

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Scott Orsini

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Konstantinos Kantaras

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have found Gary to be well-prepared, very knowledgable, extremely ethical and highly effective."

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Carin Constantine

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Kevin Brennan

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Jennifer Todd

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James Royal

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Lee Carr

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Arturo Rios

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Patrick Gaffney

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Kathy George

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Scott Orsini

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Konstantinos Kantaras

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John Smitten

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Aimee Trinoskey

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Attorneys 10 Rating, AVVO

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Tampa's Top Attorneys, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2018

Top Lawyers of Tampa, Super Lawyers 2012

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Certified Family Trial Lawyer, American Bar Association

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Board Certified Expert in Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Certificate of Advanced Training in Collaborative Divorce, International Association of Collaborative Professionals

2011

Family Law Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator

2010

Member, Continential Who's Who

2010

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Interntational Association of Divorce Financial Analyst

2009

Certification as Collaborative Divorce Attorney, International Association of Collaborative Professionals

2005

Dean's Award for Extraordinary Service, Stetson University College of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney at Law and Founder of the Firm, The Law Firm for Family Law

2000 - 2003

Administrator of the Firm, Catherine W. Real, Attorney at Law, PA

Associations

2012 - Present

Institute of Divorce Financial Analyst

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

2011 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Next Generation Divorce

Member

2009 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Collaborative Divorce Attorney

2009 - Present

Leadership Pinellas

Member

2006 - Present

Canakaris American Inn of Court

Member

2005 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2004 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - 2011

Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Institute

President

2005 - 2010

Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Florida Institute of Technology

MA - Masters

1990

Eckerd College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

St. Petersburg College Paralegal Conference

The Effective Use of Paralegals in the Practice of Family Law

Languages

English

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