Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
88 Client Reviews
$ 350-350 per hour
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Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale
also known as Jen GV
About Jennifer
Biography
Attorney Jen GV Gilliland Vanasdale graduated from Butler High School in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She has earned the highest rating possible from her peers and her clients by obtaining the prestigious AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Jen is active in her community, and serves on boards and participates in numerous charitable events. Jen is deeply committed to her community and her clients and seeking justice for all throughout the Commonwealth. This is her passion, which began on February 8, 2002 when she founded the law office where she practices along with her dedicated law partner and husband, attorneys and staff.
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%
25 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
25 years
Business
10%
25 years
Election Campaigns and Political Law
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2017 2016
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC
1667 Route 228, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066
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257 South Main Street, Butler, PA, 16001
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Online Presence
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Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (11)
Child Custody (9)
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Business (5)
Contracts & Agreements (4)
Family (4)
Litigation (3)
Real Estate (3)
Bankruptcy & Debt (2)
Probate (2)
Residential (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Alimony (1)
Appeals (1)
Arbitration (1)
Child Support (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Election Campaigns & Political Law (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Intellectual Property (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 21 - 25 of 41 reviews
Posted by Andrew | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Trust her advice
Jennifer is a fantastic lawyer! Her experience and knowledge led me through a difficult child custody trial, which we ultimately won. Had it not been her strong will and ability to speak hard truths, we would have never gotten the desired outcome and my child would still be in danger. The whole proce...
Posted by J & J | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Very Courteous - Thorough - Knowledgeable
Jennifer closed an estate that was unresolved for a number of years. Very pleased with her ability to provide results in a timely manner. "Thank you Jennifer"
Posted by Ernest Rothrock | May 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Legal Help
I’ve been using Ms. Vanasdale for fifteen years and by far the best lawyer that I have ever trusted and depended on for my legal issues. The last problem I had with a large corporation. I run a small business, and this company used predatory agreement practices. After trying to negotiate reasonably...
Posted by Greg | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Awesome an amazing !
Jennifer got me fifty fifty custody of my son. Having several lawyers in the past not believe in me, she trusted me an got to the truth. Doing what seemed to be the impossible I trusted her an her advice. She is the absolute best at what she does an I couldn't have ask for anything more . Much praise...
Posted by Andrea | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
I highly recommend Jennifer as a lawyer and her law office! Jennifer has helped me in various legal matters, to include forming my business, litigating and winning a breach of contract dispute and now with my complex divorce and related custody and support matters. While divorce is a very hard proc...
Jennifer L. Gilliland-Vanasdale's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Jennifer is a very bright and hard working attorney. She has enormous concern for her clients and her legal ethics are of the highest."
Mary Sheats
General practice lawyer
Edith Pearce
Litigation lawyer
Alaine Generelli
General practice lawyer
Gary Vanasdale
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
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 InstituteMember
2002 - Present
Butler County Bar AssociationMember, (also former Mock Court, to include Regional, Director)
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember (and former Treasurer YLD)
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (formerly known as)Member
2001 - Present
Phi Delta PhiLifetime 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.
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
2001
Languages
French