Gil Howard Vilkas

I hired Gil Vilkas to represent my wife and I in the purchase of our dream home in a highly desirable neighborhood. After an exhaustive year-long search for a home, we got involved in a frantic bidding-war with multiple bidders on the home of our dreams and thanks to Gil's quick response to the sell...er's broker and attorney, we were able to lock-up the deal and get "into contract" within 24 hours thereby beating out our competition. Gil thoroughly reviewed and negotiated our Contract, went to the town's building department to review possible building department permit discrepancies and protected our legal interests when the Seller wanted to delay the closing, stay in the home after the closing and leave certain large items in the home to be picked-up after Closing. When we had issues with the house after the Closing, Gil was able to successfully negotiate with the Seller's attorney for a sizable credit to replace an expensive hot-water heater that could not be repaired. That assistance alone saved us more money than his entire legal fee! Throughout our transaction Gil Vilkas and his office staff kept us informed as to each step and requirement of the deal in the most professional and courteous manner. Gil's knowledge, experience and dedication to our transaction made our dream home a reality and we would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable & dedicated attorney for their real estate transaction.

On July 12 2013 Gil Vilkas executed a successful closing in Carle Place Long Island. I never met him but trusted his staff of people to do the negotiations which had a few issues such as an adverse claim due to a fence and a release of a very old line of credit from Chase back in 1999 placing a lien... on the property being sold. At one point, I was worried BUT Gil came through with his many years of expertise in real estate transactions with a very successful closing. I highly recommend Gil Vilkas and his Staff for your next opening and or closing. Alan R

Extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and interpersonal. His fees were as advertised and very fair. In fact, his suggestion to add a specific clause on our contract saved us over $25,000 off our previously agreed purchase price. He spent numerous hours working on our contract and was always availa...ble (even evenings and weekends) to discuss new issues as they arose. I have worked with prior attorneys on a number of properties and none have been as competent and honest as Mr. Vilkas.