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Posted by Bonnie | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome attorney

I hired Bill for a very complex and challenging custody issue I was dealing with. Bill supported me in the best possible manner he could and gave me sound legal advice. He is well respected in the court system and did an excellent job representing me in court. What I found unique about Bill besides ...his astute legal skill set, is his ability to be kind, empathetic and realistic with me allowing me to make the best choices for my situation. He also gave me realistic choices that allowed me to make fiscally prudent decisions for myself and my future.I always felt that he put my best interest first. He is always responsive to his clients and is supported by an excellent office team that truly cares about you. I would strongly recommend hiring him to manage any family law situation.

Posted by S | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire the attorney respected by clients, judges, attorneys

The last thing I ever hoped to do was hire a family law attorney to handle my own divorce. However, when I needed to hire an attorney, I knew exactly who to call. The reason I knew who to call is because I am a fellow attorney in the local legal community. Watching Bill Bratton handle my divorce m...ade me understand exactly why everyone told me that he is so highly regarded by other attorneys and judges. First, Mr. Bratton brings the utmost candor to court. What this means is that, in a close situation, the judge will know that Mr. Bratton has ensured to the best of his ability that the facts he's presenting are accurate. Judges are very busy, and appreciate knowing that they can trust Mr. Bratton. Indeed, Mr. Bratton's signature on your legal pleadings will tell the court and the opposing party that there is a solid legal and factual foundation for the relief being requested. When you hire Mr. Bratton, you are hiring someone who has earned his reputation over decades of practice. Second, I found Mr. Bratton to be very realistic in his expectations to a client like me. As a party to a divorce, there are parts of the law that may have presumptions that I don't like or procedural mechanisms that I think are unfair in my case. While Mr. Bratton may share his sympathy, he never filled me with unrealistic expectations. Third, Mr. Bratton keeps a cordial relationship with what seems like almost every attorney in the Inland family law community. This comes very easily to him based on his outgoing and respectful personality. What this means to me as a client is that the billings on his invoices will be reasonably incurred, rather than being the product of unfortunate personality clashes between attorneys paid for by the clients. Finally, Mr. Bratton has a very sharp memory, recalling even the most minute facts about my case. There will be no question that you are not just a number or retainer check to a skilled legal practitioner who enjoys the practice of law like Mr. Bratton. Well I wish I never had to hire a family law attorney, I'm glad I didn't make a bad situation worse by hiring the wrong attorney. As an attorney myself, I know the importance of hiring someone who knows both the law and the judge.

Posted by Ivan | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Experience and integrity counts

I found attorney Bill Bratton by reading reviews and researching as best I could family law attorneys in the Riverside county area. I am very pleased to have selected Mr. Bratton as my attorney. I previously had two prior (expensive) attorneys that didn't seem to care about my ultimate outcome and ...ran up expenses by requesting needless paperwork that I thought was necessary at the time, but in the end was worthless. I wish I had found the offices of Bratton, Razo & Lord earlier. I found Mr. Bratton to be honest, a man of great integrity, and someone who gives solid advice. He genuinely cares about his clients and is someone I came to have great respect for. If you are looking for a solid attorney, who can negotiate a favorable settlement for you, look no further. My ex had hired a top attorney that my previous attorneys failed to match. Mr. Bratton had the necessary skills to handle my case and the opposing counsel, and is well familiar with the court system in Riverside county. I am happy with the settlement reached and, in the time-frame, completed. If you are looking for a family law attorney, you owe it to yourself to have an initial consultation and see for yourself. Going through a divorce is not easy and is not just a matter of processing forms. Selection of your attorney is critical to the outcome and I have no hesitation in giving Mr. Bratton the highest rating. Good luck.

Posted by Jackie | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Strategist and Negotiator

Bill Bratton was the perfect choice to represent me in my divorce. He was patient and thorough in explaining difficult and detailed legal processes. I never felt pressured by Bill and I felt as though he was my advocate. He was very good in setting the strategy and in negotiating with the other at...torneys. Bill got a very good result for me. He is an excellent attorney and has become a good friend. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Strong confidence, experience and results!

Being hit with divorce after 20 years of marriage wanted the very best family law attorney. Mr. Bratton was recommended by two separate respected retired family law attorneys. On the other end, only 6 months later I am happily divorced thanks to William Bratton! I interviewed four others from Y...elp and AVVO in my search. I looked at reviews and California Bar number comparisons (sucess and experience) and listened closely to what they had to say. Mr. Bratton concluded my interview with "I will do my best to not make you hate each other." Truthfully, that idea wasn't on my radar but in the end he not only got everything I wanted but he also somehow managed to make good on that statement. I did not know what to expect from my x. Going in I had many unknowns how big a battle we'd have. Custody, my separate real estate assets and support. I always felt that Mr. Bratton and the staff at his office had everything under control. Calls and email questions were returned in a timely manner. I have a tendency to talk a lot. Mr. Bratton was able to address all my issues directly versus create more costs in letting me babble on. I never felt shorted or put off or left feeling like he didn't care. When I walked out of the courthouse I was so happy with the results I wanted to jump up and click my heels. No joke. He's the best! protect the assets

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