Gregory Herman-Giddens

Gregory Herman-Giddens

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Estate Planning
    25 years, 1,200 cases
  • 30% Probate
    25 years, 200 cases
  • 10% Tax
    21 years, 150 cases
  • 5% Elder Law
    17 years, 100 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$375/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • New York Office
    61 Broadway
    Suite 2125
    New York, NY 10006
    Office: 212-756-1234
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  • Main Office
    205 Providence Road
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Office: 919-493-6351
    Office: 800-201-0413
    Fax: 919-493-6355
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  • South Florida Office
    2801 Florida Avenue, #216
    Miami, FL 33133
    Office: 305-884-8688
    Fax: 919-493-6355
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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A little about me personally - I'm a long distance runner, having mostly recently completed a 50 mile race in upstate New York to celebrate my 50th birthday. I... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Greg handles my estate planning issues and is very responsive, knowledgeable, and easy-going. I am an attorney myself and I marvel at how he can... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 8 months ago
Wesley Kent Hill

Attorney Herman-Giddens always offered sound advice as a member of the Avvo Community. I would and plan to recommend his services to friends and family. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wesley Hill , Atlanta (GA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 years since Gregory Herman-Giddens was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1992 04/14/2013
New York Currently registered 2011 10/13/2011
North Carolina Authorized to practice law 1988 05/04/2013
Tennessee Authorized to practice law 2004 03/17/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at TrueSouth Asset Management, Inc. 2007–present
Manager at TrustProtector, LLC 2007–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Miami School of Law mi School of Law Estate Planning LL.M - Master of Laws 1993
Tulane University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico North Carolina Legal Aid and New Hanover County Bar Association 2012
North Carolina Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Secretary/Treasurer 15B Judicial District Bar 2012–present
Member New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section, International Estate Planning Committee 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 285 Legal Answers
13 Best Answers - chosen by asker
162 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
69 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Estate and Gift Tax Planning for Non-Citizen Spouses The Will and the Way (NCBA) 2012
Tax Consequences of Equitable Distribution Core Compass 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Estate Planning with Educacation Trusts and 529 Plans Webinar 2013
IRA Trusts and Asset Protection South Carolina Forum 2013
See all 31 speaking engagements