Reviews

Bill is an incredibly effective, level-headed and thoughtful attorney. Not only did he provide a high level of expertise and guidance throughout the divorce process, he was able to advise on what areas were worth pursuing and fighting and what was not, so that I did not incur unnecessary billable hours. I was also pleased that he was always quick to respond, available for calls, and moved the case along quickly. He remained engaged and up-to-date on the status of my case, and never once passed me along to other attorneys in the firm. During the settlement process, he firmly pushed back on the other party when necessary, and guided us to an acceptable outcome. I am grateful I hired Bill to represent me in my divorce. He's tough, sharp and a delight to work with as his client.

Bill Lester represented me in a contentious and challenging custody modification case in 2022. I was divorced in 2016 and wished to move myself and two sons to another state. I found Mr. Lester to be extremely clear, responsive, and thorough in all his communication. He listens astutely, documents everything, and truly prioritizes your case, fighting for the very best possible outcome at every turn. Mr. Lester navigated the evolving challenges with ease and steered me towards a successful resolution. Divorce is hard. Custody battles are hard. Relocation is hard. Mr. Lester’s acumen and experience made this situation much easier, for which I am deeply grateful.

Bill and his team were able to navigate a complex child custody case that resulted in an agreeable settlement. Bill’s expertise in GA law, his leadership through out the case, and his ability to reach a reasonable solution met my expectations .

I was faced with a post divorce matter that came out of no where and caught me by surprise. As a professional who at times worries about my own clients, customer service and communication are at the top of my list. In addition to the excellent legal advice I received I never felt like I was forgotten and received regular and timely updates. Mr. Lester and his entire team are top professionals and more importantly kind and compassionate people.

I’ve had other attorneys working on different aspects of my original divorce and subsequent modification who were considered “Best in the County,” and hands down Bill Lester runs circles around them. Bill is not only a highly capable and effective attorney, but is as a very thoughtful and courteous of his clients billable hours and often saved us from ourselves incurring extra fees for fighting fights that weren’t productive to our end goal. He kept us focused, offered creative solutions in our settlement negotiations and pushed back on us and the other party when necessary. He’s very level headed and objective — thankfully, we didn’t have to go to trial, but I know he would have been a killer in the court room. I highly recommend Bill and his expert staff.

Bill consulted my case for nearly two years, dealing with some fairly complicated and, at times, frustrating situations. At all times he set expectations at a level where they were within reason of what actually occurred when it came to the outcome. I would say my case was fairly complicated and Bill, as well as Nancy and Helen, handled everything with extreme care and professionalism throughout the entire process. While the process itself is not fun and not something I would have wished to have gone through, the outcome is better than I could have expected and I'm very appreciative of everything this team did for me during my time working with them.

I have had the pleasure of working with Bill over the past year supporting my child custody dispute. Bill is a highly seasoned, professional and courteous attorney who approaches matters methodically and with a thorough knowledge of the law. Bill is highly regarded in the Atlanta area by the profession. He is able to cut through the legal posturing which is very common in today’s litigious world and focus directly on the issues at hand and move matters forward. Bill is also a realist. He constantly plays “devils advocate” in order to protect his clients against mounting legal costs and the risks associated with litigation. I feel this is a particularly good quality as it allows you to re-evaluate your position as the case progresses. Bill and his team are extremely efficient. They keep their finger on the pulse as it relates to upcoming status reviews, deadlines, etc. Bill is thorough in his communication and always quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Bill has a good sense of humor too, which can be helpful during a stressful process. I would strongly recommend Bill and his Team.

From the dirst consultation with Bill I knew he was the right lawyer for me. Nobody plans on divorce and it is not an easy or fun thing to go through. Bill always took time to speak with me. Even when I was at my lowest Bill was able to talk me through situations like a therapist. Bill always made himself available when needed and made tough decisions easy by explaining everything, going over all the options and what the outcomes will be. Bill's entire team made the experience go smooth and most important is I was thrilled with the settlement Bill got me. We got everything we wanted and it was a very fair outcome. I would recommend Bill and his team 100 times out of 100 and have indeed referred a friend to him already. Thanks you Bill!

I hired Bill to represent me in a divorce. Obviously, a difficult situation for everyone involved. I found Bill to be direct, knowledgable and insightful when helping me navigate a legal separation, settlement and divorce. I highly recommend Bill.

There is a level of professionalism and due diligence I cannot rate high enough. I went through a very highly contested/complicated divorce, and with two small children. Mr Lester, as well as his colleagues, were not only a large support in the most sensitive of areas, but financially speaking as well. If only every attorney out there cared for their clientele well being as much. It takes an aweful lot to impress me, and this is one legal consel you will be ever so grateful to have along the way.

I was referred to Bill Lester from a friend who had Mr Lester represent someone against my friend in a divorce trial. When I asked "why would you recommend an attorney that represented someone against you??" He said "Bill is THAT good!" I'm a professional individual who wanted to do nothing but provide the best for my family and took the old-school approach by being the sole provider across the board. When times got rough, as they will in a marriage, my ex-wife determined that the situation required her to "put forth some effort;" this wasn't what she thought it would be and apparently, not what she signed up for. She wanted out and she wanted to take the two individuals that meant the most to me in this world out of state: my two sons. I went to court against a woman that held three advanced degrees (more than Bill and I combined,) emotional issues, aspirations of stardom and the primary care-giver for our children. I went from being served the Petition for Divorce, losing a business, undergoing two bankruptcies and being ejected from the home after being served a restraining order under false pretenses to being awarded Primary Physical Custody of my sons, awarded Child Support, the major decision maker in all of their affairs and to maintaining the ability for them to live and grow in their community without interruption or disharmony, all thanks to Bill. I was impressed by Bill and his team's professionalism throughout the process. He's an excellent judge of character and knows the law. Once he got the facts about the case, met my ex-wife and realized first-hand how truthful I was, he went to work. I appreciated the strategy meetings and was able to contribute positively. When I displayed naivete' and was being reactionary when my ex-wife attempted to throw the kitchen sink into her efforts, Bill was able to navigate through the mire to a finite finish. He was a hard-charger for me in the courtroom and I can't begin to repay him for what he did for me. I can sleep better knowing that my sons aren't in harm's way and that they will have a fighting chance to build a relationship that they deserve with their father. I interviewed several attorneys prior to hiring Bill. I also went in realizing, that as a man, hiring a divorce attorney would be an investment. If given a chance, would I do it all over again differently? Absolutely not. Was it cheap? Absolutely not. Did I get the specific result that I was seeking? Yes and more, without hesitation or resolution. He can "out-lawyer" the best of them!

I hired Bill to help me with a very contentious divorce as well a child custody issues. There were some pretty serious issues and I didn't really know what to do. Bill was there for me every step of the way. This was an extremely difficult process and I don't know what I would have done without Bill and his team's help. Early in the divorce I had a TPO filed against me in retaliation for filing for divorce and Bill helped me get the TPO dismissed and made it so I could see my child again. We had to employ a Guardian Ad Litem and have a custodial psych eval during the course of the divorce and Bill helped me be sure we had the best possible people for the job and navigate the 6+ month process. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a family law attorney or going through a divorce. I really don't know what I would have done without his counsel and support. I have primary custody of my daughter now thanks to his efforts and for that I am eternally grateful.