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Your Local Law Firm in Southbury, CT

Probate, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Administration.

Your Local Law Firm in Southbury, CT

Probate, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Administration.

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert has served Southbury, Connecticut, and neighboring towns with efficient, trusted, and expert legal advice.

Legal matters are frustrating, confusing, and time-consuming. If you file a wrong document or miss-step on procedure, it can derail your case, delay a judicial procedure, or worse, have the case dismissed entirely (and not in your favor). An expert attorney can help by explaining the legal issues and how the law applies to your situation. This will help you to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case and make an informed decision.
 

William K. Gernert’s Law Firm has been providing compassionate, effective, and expert legal counsel and representation in Southbury, CT, and surrounding towns since 1998. Attorney Gernert  and his law firm specialize in Probate, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate matters. Serving our clients with care, honesty, and decency, we advise on wills and trust preparation, estate administration, and bankruptcy according to the unique situation of each of our clients.

We Offer Durable Solutions to Your Legal Problems

Our Legal Services

Probate, Wills, and Trusts

The duties of a family member charged with settling a decedent’s legal matters can be overwhelming. As an experienced probate attorney, Attorney Gernert can advise you on a variety of probate matters, such as filling out multiple probate forms, for which you might not get any help from the court.

Bankruptcy Law

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert helps individuals with declaring Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy can help by providing financial relief and giving a new start.

Real Estate Planning and Administration

Attorney Gernert represent owners, buyers, sellers, agents, property managers, and homeowners’ associations.

Caring, Confident and Competent Legal Counseling

Why Choose Our Law Firm

Client-First Approach

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert develops legal strategies that are aligned with your goals. Commitment to his clients' success has been a hallmark of his practice. Attorney Gernert's mission is to assist his customers in achieving their desired outcomes, swiftly and conveniently.

Highest Standards of Excellence

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert prides themselves in offering value-driven solutions, unparalleled excellence, and outstanding results.

Personalized Care

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert offers personalized care and expert legal advice for clients in CT. Our clients anticipate and appreciate promptness and accessibility from us.

Years of Experience

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert has been offering legal services for more than two decades. After taking time to understand your case, he'll utilize his experience to suggest the right course of action.

Specialized Attorney

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert specializes in wills and trusts, real estate administration, and bankruptcy law. Just as you choose a specialized surgeon to perform complex surgery, you should choose a specialized attorney to advise you on a legal matter. Attorney Gernert has advised hundreds of customers on the above-mentioned legal issues and are accustomed to seeing these matters through from their first mention to final resolution.

Ethical Standards

The Law Firm of William K. Gernert is dedicated to upholding and exceeding the highest ethical standards. His clients trust him for acting in their best interests.

Client-First Approach

We develop legal strategies that are aligned with your goals. Commitment to our clients’ success has been a hallmark of our practice. Our mission is to assist our customers in achieving their goals at the price they anticipate.

Highest Standards of Excellence

We pride ourselves in offering value driven solutions, unparalleled excellence and outstanding results.

Personalized Care

Rather than just being vendors, we want to be a reliable source of legal advice. You don’t have to walk through a maze of attorneys at our office to receive an answer or find out the current status of your case. Our clients anticipate and appreciate promptness and accessibility from us.

Adaptable

To be successful, a modern legal company has to be adaptable. We keep up with the changing legal landscape to protect your interests. Taking the initiative to build lasting business connections with our clients is our priority. We go to extra lengths to serve our clients’ needs and offer customized solutions.

Inspired People

We are not only skilled practitioners, but we also serve as leaders in the profession by participating in bar associations, trade groups, and non-profits both locally and nationally. We give talks at conferences, write in-depth publications, and are frequently cited in the media. Our culture strengthens and encourages our team spirit through several community service programs. We also work to foster an inclusive workplace by promoting diversity, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.

Meet Your Attorney William K. Gernert

Attorney William K. Gernert has been serving clients in Connecticut since 1998, and he is dedicated to putting that experience to work for you.
 
William K. Gernert’s extensive knowledge and comprehensive understanding of probate law allows him to handle a wide variety of probate matters, including probate administration, wills and trusts, and will contests. 
 

At the Law Office of William K. Gernert, we recognize that many of our clients may have concerns that span several areas of the law, and we are here to help.  In addition to advice on probate matters, we will take care of all the extensive, complex paperwork surrounding wills and trust preparation, bankruptcy, and real estate matters. Call us today to schedule a free consultation. 

William K. Gernert

Southbury Bankruptcy, Real Estate & Probate Attorney at Law
EDUCATION & AWARDS
Attorney Gernert is very personable and very easy to talk to. He is clearly knowledgable and experienced in the work he does. I would recommend him to anyone in the Southbury area seeking probate & bankruptcy assistance.

Chris G

Attorney Gernert is very personable and very easy to talk to. He is clearly knowledgable and experienced in the work he does. I would recommend him to anyone in the Southbury area seeking probate & bankruptcy assistance.

Chris G.

FAQ

What type of cases do you generally handle?

We provide Probate services including Estate Planning as well as Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law services.

How do you charge? Do you work on retainer?

We understand that each client’s situation is unique. That’s why we take time to evaluate each case in order to determine the best course of action to guarantee both the best results and the best price. We do offer free consultations during which we can advise on the best strategy, costs and timelines.

Who will work on my case?

You’ll work direct with Attorney William K. Gernert on all matters.

How long does the process of working with an attorney take?

Time is dependent on a number of factors, making it impossible to predict how long a filling or situation might take to resolve. During our initial consultation, we’ll be able to review such variables and strategize a game plan to move through the process as efficiently as possible.

What is the best way to stay in contact and how will progress be communicated?

We’ll communicate all developments as they occur though you can always call or email for an update or to gain clarity on an aspect of your case. We’ll also give additional updates as needed via email and/or telephone.

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SERVING CONNECTICUT

The Law Office of William K. Gernert provides Legal Services specific to probate law, bankruptcy law and real estate law.

Located in Southbury, CT, we have been providing legal services in CT for over 20 years.