Reviews

In my experience working with Gary Avratin, I found him to be highly knowledgeable about the legal system. He presented himself with a confident and assertive demeanor. I found Gary to be an ethical and pragmatic attorney who approaches his work with a focus on facts rather than emotions. He is cautious and takes a conservative approach to ensure the best protection for his clients. In the courtroom, Gary was always prepared and was a commanding presence, effectively communicating his points in a clear, organized manner. He is a genuinely ethical attorney, a quality that is increasingly rare in the field. He takes great care to review all materials with clients before submitting anything to the Probate Court, ensuring that every detail is thoroughly vetted. His communication is timely, as he is prompt in forwarding emails and responding to client inquiries. Gary’s primary concern is always the best interests of his clients, and he strives for amicable resolutions when appropriate that help build better relationships between parties. I would hire Gary again

Gary and his team were amazing in supporting me, during a very difficult time in my life. Throughout my divorce and child custody process, Gary showed great empathy and genuinely cared about my case. I was coming from a bad experience with another attorney, but Gary and his team gave me faith in believing in the system again. They never made me feel alone and held my hand along the way. I couldn’t have had a better attorney representing me in court

Gary was phenomenal to work with during my divorce! I sincerely felt that he always had the best interests of my children and me at heart during my divorce. He checked in with me regularly to ensure I understood all of my options and handled all negotiations with confidence and compassion. Each and every step of the way was carefully thought out and no stone was left unturned. I could not have asked for better representation. Thank you Gary (and Helene) for getting me through the most difficult time of my life!

I found Gary Avratin through a friend of a friend and immediately could tell that he would be the right advocate for me as I unraveled a 20+ year marriage. By the time I found Gary, I had been considering divorce for a couple of years so I’ve interviewed multiple other attorneys and a mediator. In each of those interviews I was quickly told that there was not much to be done, we would just split things 50/50, including time with our child. No one else bothered to listen to all the facts behind what I was seeking. Gary listened and then negotiated a fair settlement with the help of a mediator. The process was not simple but Gary used his determination and knowledge to push through it all with my best interests in mind. I selected Gary because he is clearly a tough-as-nails litigator who will fight for his clients with passion and I knew I needed someone who could effectively do that for me. At the same time, Gary is ultimately seeking fairness and a final agreement that allows his clients to have a decent relationship with their ex so that that they can co-parent for years to come. That approach makes a difference because, because you don’t want to destroy the chances of being able to co-parent. By seeking fairness, Gary allowed me to walk away from the process with an amicable relationship with my ex. Gary and his assistant, Helene, are incredibly busy but responded when I needed quick answers. When I reached out with more urgent matters, I got help within minutes. One has to remember that Gary and Helene are handling many, many other cases, and when they are working with a client, that client gets their 100% full attention. I have witnessed other attorneys who spend meetings texting and emailing about other cases and that is simply not how Gary operates. Also, they weren’t out to nickel and dime me; they did things that were important and checked what I sent them but they would suggest that I do a lot of the financial work myself to save time and money. They called with questions about the paperwork I sent to make sure I hadn’t made any mistakes or forgotten important details. Also of importance, is that Gary is very well known in eastern Massachusetts courts, especially Norfolk County, and he is well respected by judges, clerks, attorneys and mediators alike. Divorce is not fun and it’s likely not easy for anyone. It’s important to find someone who can guide you through the process and prepare you to start the next chapter of your life. Gary made a tough situation better by caring about me and my child and how each element of the agreement could be the best outcome for us.

Attorney Gary Avratin and Helene did an amazing job helping me through a very emotional divorce. My initial lawyer did not give me any copies of my ex’s information that made it impossible to build a case. She also refused to speak to me outside of rigidly scheduled appointments sometimes weeks in advance. Gary and Helene are always available to their clients. Even during a global pandemic we managed to build and present a solid case against my ex and have a successful outcome. Gary is aggressive but not greedy, he seeks to get what is fair for his clients but does not promise anything beyond that. Special shout out to Helene – she is sweet and calm and a huge part of the team.

Attorney Avratin and Helene helped me through a difficult divorce case. Without their help, I would not have had the successful outcome that I had. Attorney Avratin worked tirelessly to make sure the truth was told and presented it perfectly. He supported every one of my requests and guided me through each step of the process. Challenges came up along the way and Attorney Avratin did not falter. His thorough research and creative approach provided us the pathway to a fair and just resolution. I highly recommend Attorney Avratin. He is honest, reliable, professional and will get the job done.

Gary was always available to me when questions arose, new documents were obtained, additional accounts were discovered, etc. He was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable about divorce law. Ultimately he helped direct me through a very complicated process with skill and integrity.

Divorce is never a pleasant experience and I had a lot of anxiety going into this process. While looking for a lawyer close to home and close to the court house, I had found Gary's office. Called for a meeting and I was able to get right in to get the process started. Gary was able to chill me out and relieve most of my anxiety. I had many questions that we were able to navigate through and answer. When it did come time to meet the financial requirements, I found Gary was quite reasonable compared to other firms I had looked into. Anytime I contacted Gary for any updates on how the process was going, he always got back to me in a reasonable time regardless of what Gary was involved with. When the court date finally had arrived, Gary had everything ready to go. The court house can be an intimidating place, and Gary kept me relaxed, and the whole process went as expected with no surprises. I would highly recommend Gary Avratin to represent anyone through the difficult process of divorce.

Gary Avratin was not only knowledgeable in my specific situation but compassionate and very collaborative. His firms combined experience proved to be invaluable. Willing to go above and beyond traditional measures to protect my interests, and he remains committed to following through and closing out all post divorce issues. He lives up to his earned reputation and will be your best advocate. The opposing council will have their work cut out for them if you hire Gary!

Gary is a compassionate attorney who I was fortunate to find. He was my second attorney and I did a lot of research before making the decision to hire Gary. My divorce was quite complicated as it involved a young child, a restraining order, a business and several pieces of real estate all of which were highly contested. Gary navigated me seamlessly though understanding our strategy, supported by case law, and confidently advocated for me in my many court appearances. He was always extremely organized, diligent in his efforts and always took the time to check in on me to ensure I was doing ok. My divorce took many unexpected twists and turns and he was always my calming force, strong and steady and was able to comb through many messy details of my case. Almost 2-years in we were headed for trial and if you think your case might also go to trial, you want Gary as your attorney! He’s experienced with the process which has many rules different from normal court appearances. Gary also has a comprehensive understanding of financials which was needed in my case as it involved a complicated business and real estate valuations. He found errors in valuations in the opposing side, all which were confirmed to be valid and forced them to correct their position. He was also always very diligent in all his pleadings to ensure I was properly protected. I am grateful I did not end up in trial, but If I did I would not have wanted anyone else to defend me. We were fortunate to settle the case when my ex’s first attorney(Katie Murphy) quit and he got another one, who finally brought a sense of reason to the table and Gary and her were able to settle my case. What stands out the most about Gary is that remembered some of the smallest details that I had even forgotten, he was always considerate of how I was feeling and is extremely zealous and successfully argued and won virtually every time we were before the judge. He knows family law very well and I always trusted his advice and direction, which always panned out positively for me. Gary is also supported by his associate Helene who is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, detail oriented, and an attorney herself making them a very strong team. My case overall took a little over two years to settle and most of which I had Gary as my attorney. He always made himself accessible even on weekends, early mornings and evenings, and he is not like most other attorneys charging for every minute you speak with them. I felt like he was always considerate on the billing and often did not charge me for things. He is a reasonable compassionate and very knowledgeable attorney and I would choose him again in a heartbeat.

Gary is an excellent attorney! Divorce isn't easy for anyone and he made it so much easier and manageable. Gary was very knowledgeable and explained the legal process and legal documentation in a clear and concise manner that was easy to understand. I always felt as though he was there every step of the way with me and truly cared about how I was handling things. Gary was an extremely good communicator and always got back to me in a very timely manner. A lawyer who is knowledgeable, a good advocate, caring and responsive! What more could anyone want! Gary was fantastic!

Gary explained the legal process in a manner easily understood by a layperson, but he was not at all condescending. His staff was always available and professional. He actually found an error in my original case, and worked to correct it. I highly recommend him.