Michael Wilbur Gast

Michael Wilbur Gast

4.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Frederick, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

328-A west patrick street, Frederick, MD

About Michael

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 32 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1993

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael Gast

328-A west patrick street, Frederick, MD, 21701

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Michael Wilbur Gast's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Hanna | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Michael Gast Representation

I recently had the pleasure of working with Michael Gast as my fiancé's legal representative during a trial, and I cannot express enough how impressed we were with his professionalism and dedication. From start to finish, Michael was prompt in his communication and highly proficient in getting the ot...her party to respond, which made the entire process much smoother. What stood out the most was Michael's commitment to fully representing his client. He went above and beyond to ensure that my fiancé's interests were prioritized, demonstrating a level of care and diligence that is truly commendable. We wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone in need of legal representation and will definitely seek his services again in the future. Thank you, Michael, for your unwavering support and expertise!

Posted by John | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A steady hand through a difficult process

Mr Gast stood with me through a particularly tough transition in my personal life. He was responsive with communications and guided me through both civil and criminal proceedings. At a time when everything felt stacked against me Mr Gast was steadfast and reliable. The divorce process lasted a ridic...ulously long time but Mr Gast was there throughout and I am now happily on the other side in large part thanks to his representation.

Posted by Thomas | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Steady Hand

First, I would like to offer my sympathies if you are reading this review. You are absolutely enduring one of the worst and most challenging times of your life. I’m sorry. That said, Michael Gast was a stable and sane force when it seemed everyone around me appeared to be losing their collective m...inds. My situation was particularly painful, because we were up against one of the most belligerent and pugnacious attorneys in the county. An attorney that clearly preys on emotional distress. She was absolutely unreasonable, irrational and in my opinion, unethical from the start. Her clear objective was to wear us down with unreasonable demands and minutia. Mr. Gast handled all of the insanity with a steady hand and mind and sincere demeanor which did, in the end, prevail. It is extremely difficult when the court system treats you like a criminal simply because of your gender and the pandering of the other side. It does seem like there will be no good outcome when you face a biased magistrate time after time. However, in the end, a judge did see the belligerence and dishonesty of the other side. When in front of a fair and reasonable judge, you want representation like that provided by Mr. Gast. Sincerity, honesty and restraint go a long way in the courtroom. As much as I wish that I didn’t need Mr. Gast’s services, he was the one bright light when everything seemed so bleak and dark.

Posted by Brent Bennett | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Effective and a great advocate

Michael was an effective attorney who understands the negotiation process and provided great assistance to me in a recent case. Michael speaks in plain language and I see that as a great asset given the complexity of the legal process. I would absolutely hire Michael again if I need legal counsel.

Posted by Cynthia | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent experience!

Had a wonderful experience with Michael -- he was nothing but kind and helpful in helping me resolve a difficult and stressful situation. I couldn't have asked for a more determined advocate. I would highly recommend hiring him if you want to avoid being represented by someone less experienced, or s...omeone who just doesn't care (I had bad experiences before I came to him, but unlike other attorneys he resolved everything quickly and cheaply). I've since recommended him to several of my friends and co-workers.

See All Client Reviews

Michael Wilbur Gast's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
Steven D Campen headshot
Steven Campen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike Gast and I met on opposite sides of a civil assault case in which Mike represented the Plaintiff and I was on the defense side. It was an interesting, but sad, case in that two soccer coaches got into a fist fight in front of their own kids. Throughout the litigation, and despite the animosity between our clients, Mike maintained the highest standard of professionalism. Combined with tireless dedication to the cause and effective advocacy, Mike prevailed at trial and procured a significant verdict for his client. Mike practices largely in the areas of divorce and domestic law at this time and I have no doubt he is one of the best in that arena, as well."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Stephen A. Glessner

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Law Office of Joseph Miklasz

Education

1992

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Baltimore

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Russian

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution