James Isbel Gilbert IV

James Isbel Gilbert IV

also known as Jim Gilbert

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 30 years

Real estate Lawyer at Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Residential, Estate Planning ... +2 more

13595 Booker T Washington Hwy, Smith Mountain Lake, VA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 20%

We can assist with the legal formation of your company. Our firm has helped clients start corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, etc. We can also assist with liability protection strategies, asset preservation for small businesses, joint owner agreements, and business succession planning. We also assist our clients with the annual renewal process with the State Corporation Commission and serve as registered agent.

31 years | 500 cases

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Our firm can tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die. We can also help you protect your estate during your lifetime, by writing documents that allow you to transfer property and money to children, charities, or others in a way you desire. We can assist you with Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.

31 years | 750 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

My litigation practice mainly concerns disputes involving real estate, disputes involving estates, breach of fiduciary duties and fraud, and business disputes. I have also handled cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, etc.

31 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Cases involve breach of contract; boundary line disputes, adverse possession and prescriptive easement, disputes with homeowners associations, disputes related to restrictive covenants, actions related to title to land, etc

31 years | 500 cases

20%
Residential Real Estate 20%

Our firm handles all types of transactions involving residential real estate including purchase/sell of homes, purchase/sell of investment property, refinances, owner financing, lease with options to purchase, etc

31 years | 7,500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gilbert, Bird & Weston, PC

13595 Booker T Washington Hwy, Smith Mountain Lake, VA, 24121-6409

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James Isbel Gilbert IV's Reviews

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Posted by Ginger | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Ginger Shires

I would highly recommend James Gilbert as an exceptional attorney. I had a contract disagreement with my landlord and Jim gave me honest, competent and sincere advice on the case. He has worked with me diligently and helped me understand the laws. Jim and his staff are professional, responsive and ex...perienced. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, excellent attorney.

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David Bullington

Litigation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch litigation attorney, I do not hesitate to refer clients with litigation disputes to Jim. He is very effective and result oriented, and does a great job communicating with clients from initial contact throughout the process."

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John Maghamez

Real estate lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is an expert in the field of real estate and and his knowledge of the practice is unmatched. He has built a reputation in the legal community as the go-to real estate attorney whenever a dispute arises. He truly cares for his clients as people first and I would highly recommend him as your attorney."

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Timothy Bird

Real estate lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jim is a truly knowledgeable and gifted attorney, especially in the field of real estate. I would not hesitate to have Jim help me with any legal issue I might encounter."

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John Maghamez

Estate planning lawyer

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Timothy Bird

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - 2017

Owner, Gilbert Bird Sharpes & Robinson

2015 - 2016

Owner, Gilbert Bird & Weston

2010 - 2014

Owner, Gilbert & Bird

1997 - 2010

Owner, The Gilbert Law Firm

1995 - 1997

Associate, Hutcherson & Rhodes

Sample of Legal Cases

Scott v. Walker 274 Va. 209 (2007)

Successful Appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court

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Education

1995

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Roanoke College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

What Circuit Court Judges Want to Know

Litigation

2014

What Circuit Court Judges Want to Know

Litigation

Languages

English

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