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William S. Gillen began his legal career as an Associate at a boutique New York City law firm specializing in estate planning and administration, elder law, special needs planning and real estate transactions. In 2009, William established a private practice focusing on estate planning, probate and estate administration, special needs planning, guardianship and real estate transactions.
His practice also includes serving as a Guardian ad Litem in Surrogate's Court Proceedings and as Court Evaluator and Counsel to Alleged Incapacitated Persons in NYS Supreme Court Guardianship Proceedings. William is Vice President of the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association and is also an active member of the Brooklyn Bar Association, Richmond County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association. He is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Verrazano.
He obtained his law degree from New England Law Boston, where he competed nationally as a member of the Tax Moot Court. During law school, he held internships at the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and the Richmond County Surrogate’s Court. William received a B.S. in Accounting from Fordham University. He attended Fordham on a scholarship from J.P. Morgan Chase where he worked in Corporate Tax.
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Acquired: 2008
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
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440 89th Street, Suite 3A, Brooklyn, NY, 11209
888 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10310
29 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alan | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Second to none!
I hired Will as my attorney for purchasing a cooperative apartment. He was nothing short of professional and knowledgeable at assisting me through the process. Pays attention to detail and always keeps me in the loop of things that need to get done. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to ...
Posted by Danny | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Handled the purchase of our home and wrote our wills.
My family retained Will to represent us through the purchase of our first home and to write our wills, living wills and heath care directives. (Glad we have them but hope we don’t need them!) Will was thoughtful, detailed and attentive and we are very happy with him. We were in contract to purchase o...
Posted by Anthony | April 22, 2014 | Real Estate
Attorney and Trusted Advisor
Mr. Gillen recently helped me navigate through two very complex closings and a family-related matter and did an outstanding job on all. In addition to having a deep breadth of legal expertise, William operates as a trusted and responsive personal advisor you can rely on. You will be hard-pressed to ...
Posted by Mary Beth | April 21, 2014 | Trusts
Superb!
Mr. William Gillen was my attorney for taking my home out of trust, the closing of my home, and creating my will. Mr. Gillian stands out in terms of professionalism, proficiency, efficiency, and overall intellect. In addition, his phenomenal responsiveness and other qualities take client service...
"Outstanding attorney. I endorse this lawyer 100%. William has the perfect blend of professionalism, kindness, and experience. He's driven to going the extra mile and getting the best results for his clients. He's definitely one of the best I know"
Trusts lawyer
2019 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Law Offices of William S. Gillen
2012 - 2019
Partner, Gillen Scali, PLLC
2009 - 2012
Principal Attorney, The Law Offices of William S. Gillen
2011 - Present
Bay Ridge Lawyers AssociationPast President and Board Member
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Legal Answers
In Suffolk County , NY: ( 1) Is an executor of an Estate required by law to answer questions by beneficiaries?
18 May 2014
A property owned by John Doe and Jane Doe, as his wife as shown on the Deed. John Doe, passed away without a last will.
16 May 2014
Should I add my daughter's name to the deed of my home?
21 Apr 2014