Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale

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Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale

also known as Jen GV

5.0
85 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Cranberry Township, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, General Practice ... +6 more

1667 Route 228, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA

About Jennifer

Biography

Full service A rated attorney dedicated to fighting for justice. No case too big or small. Justice for All. For More Than 20 Years, Standing Up for Justice and You. Call today!

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Child Custody 15%

24 years

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Election Law

24 years

15%
Business 10%

To include business entity formation and business matters

24 years

10%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 10%

10%
Family 10%

General Practice Domestic Law - custody, divorce, support, adoption and PFAs

24 years

10%
General Practice 10%

Enjoy working with clients on various legal matters with the utmost dedication to the client and their case

24 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Prior to the start of law practice, almost 10 years experience working for a Fortune 500 Insurance Company handling all types of personal injury and insurance claims

24 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Licensed Title Agent and responsible for the closing and or oversight of thousands of real estate closings (both residential and commercial)

24 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Preparation of Estate Documentation to Serving as counsel to Estate and litigation in Orphans Court

24 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2016

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC

1667 Route 228, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066

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Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC

257 South Main Street, Butler, PA, 16001

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Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale's Reviews

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Posted by Monica | August 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

100/10

I’d give this office a 100/10 if I could! Jen is so wonderful. I got through the scariest time of my life thanks to her, she protected me and my assets when I was at my lowest low. At this law office they truly do this work because they believe in justice. Jen proved how passionate she is with every ...interaction we had. She’s extremely knowledgeable, I’ve never met a lawyer with so much confidence and ZERO arrogance. She helped me understand the options and legal speak without making me feel overwhelmed or dumb. She always made me feel supported and was completely sensitive to the severity of my situation (even the parts that didn’t involve legal issues.) There are times in life you need to choose correctly; this is one of those times. Jen is the best lawyer out there.

Posted by Beth | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jen GV takes swift action to achieve favorable results!

I am honestly in awe of the care Attorney Jen GV provided on my PFA, Custody, & divorce case. The level of transparency, honesty, and communication she provides is outstanding. The urgency in which she attends to matters and the speed in which she achieves results is incredible! She worked to resolve... ongoing PFA, Custody, and asset issues with signed consent agreements within 3 weeks of taking on my case! Thank you is simply not enough.

Posted by Ashley | June 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Legal Representation and Support from Attorney Jen

I cannot thank Attorney Jen and her team enough for their exceptional service and dedication to my case. What began as a straightforward divorce quickly became much more complicated, yet Jen handled every challenge with remarkable skill and professionalism. Her organization and ability to move quickl...y were truly impressive. Jen’s excellent communication provided me with peace of mind throughout the process, making it clear she genuinely cared about keeping me informed and supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Attorney Jen to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation. Her knowledge of the law and extraordinary talent consistently exceeded my expectations. Whether it was her prompt responses to messages or her reliability during emergencies, Jen went above and beyond to ensure my case was handled with care. If I could do one thing differently, it would be to call Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office sooner.

Posted by Dina | May 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Curtious and Professional

I hired Jennifer to handle my divorce and she is a wonderful, caring person and she is very meticulous and professional. It was a pleasure working with her even through a difficult time.

Posted by Michelle | January 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceeded expectations!

I met with Jennifer after my disappointment with my two year experience with another attorney. At my first meeting with Jen, she knew more about my case from reviewing before our meeting than my previous attorney had obtained over the course of two years. Right away I could tell she was very organize...d, prepared and focused on me and what she could do for me. She is very professional and straightforward. She also is very passionate about justice and is very empathetic and compassionate. She was excellent and thorough with communicating and also listening . I never felt hurried or confused about what was happening. Within three weeks from our initial meeting, I was in her office signing a divorce agreement. She moves swiftly and confidently, reading between the lines and checking all the boxes. She got me a better offer than I initially expected and I didn’t have to worry about any loose ends. She is all around an amazing person to have on your side, whatever the reason. My experience was a ten out of ten.

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Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Smith

Business lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is results driven - and her passion drives her to find ways to improve her practice - and in turn allows her to obtain good results for her client. She is dedicated, energetic and passionate about the law - I endorse her without reservation."

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Mary Sheats

General practice lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is far and away the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Innovative, caring, hardworking, smart, excellent in the courtroom, a great negotiator, and an amazing business person."

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Armand Cingolani

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a wonderful lawyer who is professional, caring , thorough and ethical in all her cases. I highly recommend her and her husband, Gary."

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Edith Pearce

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Vanasdale

General practice lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. My wife is the hardest working lawyer I know and is always there for her clients. I have been proud to observe her in and out of the courtroom and see the results that she obtains for her clients."

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Alaine Generelli

General practice lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jennifer for five years and I have had the privilege of working with her for about one year. From the beginning, I have been impressed with her aggressive representation of her clients and her dedication and commitment to the practice of law."

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Aimee Burton

General practice lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work closely with Jennifer on her cases. She distinguishes herself from many other lawyers by maintaining superior availability to clients and by crafting creative solutions and strategies to resolve her clients' problems."

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Juliet Abel

Litigation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a very bright and hard working attorney. She has enormous concern for her clients and her legal ethics are of the highest."

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Mary Sheats

General practice lawyer

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Edith Pearce

Litigation lawyer

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Alaine Generelli

General practice lawyer

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Gary Vanasdale

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2016

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating 5.0 GVLO, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best by State, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2015

10 Best Family Law Attorneys in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client Rating 5.0 GVLO, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Rating 5.0 GVLO, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Notary Commission (4 year term), PA Department of State

2013

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2013

Top Lawyers in Pennsylvania, The Legal Network

2013

Client Rating 5.0 GVLO, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Resident Title Agent (2 year term recalculated), PA Department of Insurance

2010

Notary Commission (4 year term), PA Department of State

2010

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2010

Pittsburgh 100, Pittsburgh Business Times

2010

Best Attorney, Cranberry Choice Awards - Cranberry Butler Eagle

2009

Pittsburgh 100, Pittsburgh Business Times

2008

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2008

Pittsburgh 100, Pittsburgh Business Times

2006

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2006

Notary Commission ( 4 year term), PA Department of State

2004

Resident Title Agent (2 year term), PA Department of Insurance

2002

Notary Commission (4 year term), PA Department of State

2001

Order of Barristers, Duquense University School of Law

2001

Duquesne Chapter Graduate of the Year, Phi Delta Phi

1994

Insurance Institute, Pepperdine Negotiations Certification, AIC designation, & various Insurance awards from 1993-2001 working at Fortune 500 Company

1993

State System Higher Education Scholarship, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Duquense University School of Law

2001 - Present

Founding Member, Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC

1993 - 2001

Casualty Claims, Nationwide Insurance

Associations

2017 - Present

PA Land Title Institute

Member

2002 - Present

Butler County Bar Association

Member, (also former Mock Court, to include Regional, Director)

2002 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member (and former Treasurer YLD)

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America (formerly known as)

Member

2001 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Lifetime Member

Sample of Legal Cases

303 WDA 2014 (non precedential)

No common law marriage - resulted in favor of our client.

1715 WDA 2013 (non-precedential)

Custody as client desired.

In re: TL (sealed juvenile court)

Successful reunification of children with client.

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Education

2001

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2014

Duquesne University School of Law

Adjunct Professor of Law

2010

Practice in the Minor Judiciary Law Class

Landlord Tenant Law

2010

Ask the Lawyer - WISR radio program

General Practice

2009

Guest Lecturer

Landlord Tenant Law

2008

Practice in the Minor Judiciary Law Class

Landlord Tenant Law

2008

Ask the Lawyer - WISR radio program

General Practice

2006

CLE Instructor

Landlord Tenant Law

Publications

Languages

French

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