Gil Howard Vilkas

I was involved in a very complex real estate transaction with multiple bidders and a tight closing deadline. Based on a recommendation, I interviewed and hired Mr. Vilkas to represent me. His knowledge, experience, negotiation skills and familiarity with the real estate professionals and attorneys ...involved in the transaction made my offer stand-out from the other bidders. Mr. Vilkas and his office staff's dedication to my transaction made the deal close in less than a week. I am truly grateful and everyone involved in the transaction was truly impressed. I have used Mr. Vilkas on other transactions and have the highest regards and recommendation of his services.

I sold my coop apartment through Gil in 2012 for a fixed flat fee agreement. Even initially it was very difficult to reach Gil. Outside of this attorneys control my closing was delayed multiple times. I agreed to pay him a set amount for the first delay (almost tripling his initial fee). Gil... was still very difficult to reach and I spoke to his assistant (a guy) multiple times. My closing was delayed twice more - during which time it was almost impossible to reach Gil. Amazingly he became available the day before the closing actually happened and did not state anything out of the ordinary. At the closing he slams me with a bill - the total cost for his services was about $5000 when I initially agreed to a flat fee of less than $1000. He was deceptive in not displaying any additional charges to me until he knew I would not object as we were at the closing. Overall a very bad experience. Since this time I have read online other numerous horrendous experiences with this attorney. I would avoid.

Mr. Vilkas' original fee of $575.00 turned into a $400.00 nightmare. He charged me for the simplest of things that should have been part of his "fee"! The only word that describes him is "Disgraceful". My entire experience with him throughout this ordeal was sickening. I am very sorry I hired him and... would NEVER recommend him to ANYONE! This ordeal took a toll on my health.

Closed on a coop in June and Gil advertised a flat rate of $750 but later charged me $2000 at closing. Not once did I get a call from him along the closing process. I dealt more with the receptionist than anyone else... I definitely wouldn't recommend Gil for any real estate transactions based on m...y experience.