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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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Acquired: 2007
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440 89th Street, Suite 3A, Brooklyn, NY, 11209
888 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10310
29 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Sharon | May 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Great real estate attorney
We used Will for closing on the house we sold, and the house we bought. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and always got back to me when I had a question to ask.
Posted by Jean | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic! Ancillary probate could not have gone better!
Will went out of his way to make the process in NY as easy as possible and even assisted with finding another excellent attorney in another state when it was needed! He was always available to answer questions and navigated all the bumps along the way (and through COVID) with good humor. It was a p...
Posted by Paula | April 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
The best in Brooklyn probably the world
We worked with Will on the sale and purchase of 2 properties in Brooklyn. He was already readily available for all our questions and to walk us through documents and procedures that were new to us. He was the upmost professional in a particularly challenging closing conversation and has always been o...
Posted by Mohamed | June 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Mission Impossible.
Even with the Covid-19 circumstances and the unfortunate shut down In New York State, William was able to find a way to close on the property I was selling on time. He’s devoted, knowledgeable and responsive whenever I Left him a message or had a question. I would Very highly recommend William Gillen...
Posted by Meggie | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Will was thorough and knowledgeable throughout our mortgage loan process!
Will was amazing to work with. He was always in contact with us during our mortgage loan process. Since this was our first home purchase, he had to explain everything to us which was done thoroughly. He also made recommendations to us throughout the process and we took his advice and we are happy tha...
"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