George Mark Gilmer

George Mark Gilmer

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Immigration ... +2 more

15 Metrotech Center, 7th floor, Brooklyn, NY

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Custody, visitation, ACS cases, guardianship, paternity and child support.

24 years

70%
Marriage and Prenuptials 25%

Uncontested and Contested Divorces

24 years

25%
Immigration 3%

24 years

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC

15 Metrotech Center, 7th floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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George Mark Gilmer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Alfredo | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent lawyer

Our company has known Atty Gilmer for more than 25 years. He helped us during our most difficult time in our business. He is very professional and super responsive in our court case. With his help and guidance, we're able to navigate our court case and survived the crisis.

Posted by Staci | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Dont do it

I was a client of George Gilmer in 2016 for a child custody case. He gave me the worst advice a lawyer could give on the spot because he knew i had just gotton suspended from work due to a criminal case pending that actually ended in my favor. He advised me to give up custody of my child and told me ...i could get it back knowing it would be creating an even bigger problem for me. He does not care about his clients well being at all with him its all about money and how fast you can pay him. He was unprepared in court and i am still dealing with the negative effects of his bad advice to this day with new lawyers now confirming to me it was horrible advice. Do yourself a favor and get a lawyer who has your best interest at heart.

George Gilmer

Replied last October 17, 2019

Dear Staci, considering the circumstances of your case at the time, which you know very well, the solution we pursued was the best way to go. I am sorry you are dissatisfied with my service but your case was particularly complicated. To protect your confidentiality I will say no more. If you can give me a second opinion from a lawyer that convinces me I made the wrong moves in your case I will issue you a refund of your retainer.

Posted by noel linton allen | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Aloof and just-for-money attitude

From the outset, I suspected that this lawyer was not representing me conscientiously, but perfunctorily, to get another day's pay. He showed up late most of the time, and mostly acquiesced to my ex-wife's attorney. I really wanted to hire another lawyer, but I had limited financial resources. The... fact that he's avoiding me is a testament to his behaviorism--very unprofessional and laissez-faire. If I had my way he'd be pushing a wheelbarrow instead of pushing himself up to the courtroom to masquerade as a real lawyer. In my estimation: he's giving the profession a bad name and impugning the integrity of the lawyer-client relationship.

Posted by Ronda mohamed | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best lawyer

During one of the most difficult and scariest time in my life, I walked into George Gilmer’s office. It all changed from there. I started off needing an uncontested divorce, which is what I thought. This led into a huge child custody and support battle. It wasn’t your average case. My ex moved out of... the state, and had the kids for the summer but refused to return them. He kidnapped them from me, while I was taking care of them for the past 3 years when my ex husband abandoned us. I was lost and George helped me get my kids back. He scheduled immediate court dates, since time was have an essence. He didn’t stop working my case, until he got me all the right court orders, and had my kids returned into the state. He later got me sole custody, proving to the judge that the dad was unfit. He completely changed my life with his dedication and hard work. He was consistent, contacted me when necessary, returned all my emails and phone calls. He never missed a court date and boy were there many. His rates were more than reasonable and fair. I would recommend George Gilmer to anyone who is looking for a loyal, professional and aggressive lawyer. Everything he promised would happen did happen. I will forever be grateful for his services. ​

Posted by Annabelle | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Gilmer is an eloquent litigator

Since December of 2016 I was embroiled in a custody , and child support case that turned into my ex-husband filing a false acs report against me. I sought the services of George Gilmer and recounted my horrific history of domestic violence with my ex husband and how he was using the financial abuse o...f power and control to wear me down in collecting my child support, and using the system to revictimize me financially since he could not physically harm me anymore . He understands case law very well and was able to secure driving lessons and cost for a private therapist, as well as make him responsible for medical bills had I not secured his services I would have let the fear of seeing this man who tried to destroy my life swallow me whole. He is passionate about doing the right thing and seeing justice served. He also informed that I could sue my ex husband for filing a false report and so guess who I'm securing for that case ! He is a skillful litigator and ran circles around the opposing counsel. I'm so relieved that this is over . His staff is diligent and his process servers are as well serving men like my ex husband who refused to be served and was trying to play games with the system

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George Mark Gilmer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gilmer is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Other

"A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ingrid Gherman

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Very hard working lawyer who cares deeply about his clients."

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Peter Lomtevas

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jayson Lutzky

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Magna Cum Laude, Hunter College

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Lawyer, Law Office of George M. Gilmer, Esq.

Associations

2021 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of IL and JL

After I got on the case and advocated on behalf of the parents the case was closed as unfounded and the parents were finally able to mourn the loss of their child in peace.

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Education

2000

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

City University of New York, Hunter College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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