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About William R. Lester at a glance
William R. Lester is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982). Educated at Emory University (J.D. History, 1981) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta, DeKalb County (President, 1990-1991), Cobb, Cherokee and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia (Family Law Section) Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William R. Lester is a lawyer practicing business litigation, domestic relations, divorce and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- William practices at Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
William R. Lester is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →
William R. Lester is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William R. Lester is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William R. Lester is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
William R. Lester is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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