Atty. William J. Balkun
William J. Balkun is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, alimony and 53 other areas of law.
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William J. Balkun is an Attorney based in Cranston, Rhode Island, practicing at William J. Balkun, Esq.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, sexual harassment, and family law. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1983), New York (1983), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1984). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. Boston, 1983) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Cranston, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Balkun is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, alimony and 53 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years
- William practices at William J. Balkun, Esq. in Cranston, RI
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
William J. Balkun is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Rhode Island →
William J. Balkun is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Rhode Island →
William J. Balkun is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Rhode Island →
William J. Balkun is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William J. Balkun is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cranston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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