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Posted by JJ | October 23, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

I am very grateful for Attorney Ray

I worked with Attorney Ray for a year and a half for my divorce and custody case. He was consistently honest (when he could have just tried to make me feel good), aggressive, and extremely knowledgable. He would suggest to me the way he thought things might go to the point of knowing my ex's next ...move and he was ALWAYS RIGHT. Sometimes I would not like to hear what he has to say but he tells the truth all the time. He fought for me as if it was his own life and his own child. He is a family man himself so he really does understand. At first I was intimidated by him, but later learned that was a good thing. He is confidant, brilliant, respected, and takes his work very seriously. He does not overcharge and I actually had to ask him for a bill. I am finally done with my case and I honestly could not be happier with the work Attorney Ray did for me. He got me exactly what I wanted and hoped for. I have my life back because of him. He will be my attorney when I need him forever.

Posted by KAM | February 19, 2012 | Child Custody

OUR LIFELINE

HAVING READ CLIENT REVIEWS OF DON'S, PRETTY MUCH IT IS AGREED HE IS THE ONE TO REPRESENT YOU, IF YOUR MATTER IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. MY SON WAS GOING THROUGH A COMPLILCATED CUSTODY CASE. I SHARED MY SOBS WITH A LONG-TIME FRIEND. SHE SAID "DON IS THE BEST--SHE HAD HEARD--IN FAMILY MATTERS". MY SON HA...D AN ATTY. AT THE TIME. HE WAS LOSING GROUND IN HIS CASE. HE NOTIFIED HIS ATTY. THAT HE NEEDED TO HAVE OTHER REPRESENTATION. WHEN DON "PRANCED" INTO THE COURTROOM ALL HEADS TURNED! HE WAS DYNAMIC. I READ "THE OTHER GRANDMOTHER"'S LIPS AS SAYING, "OH,SH..". HE WALKS WITH PRIDE, CONFIDENCE. I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY CLIENTS MAY FIND HIM SHORT, OR MAYBE CONDESCENDING. DON IS RIGHT TO THE POINT. HE OFFERED NO FALSE HOPES, DIDN'T WANT TO LISTEN TO ANYTHING THAT COULDN'T BE USED IN THE COURTROOM. I, AT FIRST, THOUGHT HE SEEMED PRETTY RIGID. HE WAS, I GUESS. HOWEVER, AFTER HE MADE IT VERY CLEAR WHAT THE JUDGE WOULD AND WOULD NOT LISTEN TO, NOBODY WANTED TO LISTEN TO HEARSAY OR EMOTIONS, I FOUND THE KINDEST GUY (ESPECIALLY AS ATTYS. GO) ANYBODY COULD HOPE TO MEET. I, AS A GRANDMOTHER, HURT FOR MY GRANDSON, AND FOR OTHER REASONS. I STARTED CRYING BECAUSE THE WHOLE MATTER HURT SO MANY PEOPLE--THE BABY BOY, THE MOM, DAD, GRANDPARENTS. I JUST COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW LIFE EVOLVES WITH ALL THE BITTERNESS. AFTER DON LAID DOWN THE RULES!!!!, HE LOOKED AT ME WITH SUCH SAD EYES AND SAID, "YOU HAVE TO QUIT CARING SO MUCH". I HAD CALLED THE COURT HOUSE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE GAL IN THE CASE, TALKED TO A WORKER DOWN THERE. AFTER MY CONPLAINT REGARDING THE GAL'S FEES, I SAID MY SON'S ATTY SHOULD HAVE CHARGED MORE FOR HIS TIME. THE CLERK I TALKED TO ASKED THE NAME OF MY SON'S ATTY. I SAID "DON RAY". SHE SAID SHE HAS HEARD THAT SAME THING OF HIM A NUMBER OF TIMES. HOW MANY ATTYS DO THAT? MAYBE IF MORE OF THEM WERE EVEN FAIR, WE WOULDN'T HAVE SO MANY "ATTYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA JOKES". DON PROBABLY MAY NOT BE THE BEST AT FOLLOWING UP, BUT IF HE IS DUE IN COURT HE IS THERE. WHENEVER WE HAVE NEEDED HIM, HE HAS GONE OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP US. I GUESS A CLIENT HAS TO DECIDE HIS OWN PERSONALITY; ASK THEMSELVES IF THEY WANT AN EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTY WHO WILL MAKE HIS APPEARANCE IN THE COURTROOM SCARE THE "OPPOSING TEAM", DEAL WITH DON'S CONFIDENCE IN HIMSELF, AND WIN THEIR CASE, THEY HAVE THEIR SAVIOUR. I WONDER HOW MANY HAVE ATTYS. THAY THEY FEEL ARE TRUE FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU, DON. AND I THANK GOD FOR MY FRIEND WHO REFERRED YOU TO MY FAMILY.

Posted by andre | January 05, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Tired the rest found the best

I went to two other attorneys and I got no where!! Mr ray told me the truth had great knowledge of the court system and laws. Saved me a lot of money and time.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2011 | Child Custody

I will never go anywhere else again.

I have used Don several times over the last 6-7 years for two children. He has handled custody, out of state visitaion, and child support matters for me. I had 3 lawyers before him. One child's father lives out of state and Don did not let this fact hinder his progress or outcome. Don is very effecti...ve with communication to the other party. He always answered my inquiries timely and always provided more than enough information. My child's father tried a couple different ways to swindle me and Don was there to give me the laws, pros and cons of my decisions, and vague past situations to help guide me to my decision. Every obstacle was met with a plan to overcome the situation, and of course, I got everything I asked for. I absolutely will never go to another lawyer for any family matter.

Posted by Michael | February 03, 2011 | Child Support

Thanks for the help

I spoke with Donald concerning My Child Suppot and He helped guide Me through the procedures. I was able to stand up in front of the Judge with confidence and knowledge of the procedure. The Judge ruled in My favor and I am possitive it was because of Donalds Help. Thank You again for Your assista...nce, it was greatly appreciated.

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