$ 350-350 per hour
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also known as Michael F. Gillen
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Attorney Michael F. Gillen is a partner in the law firm Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC zealously represents their clients throughout the state exclusively in the Family Courts. Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC bring a combined 39 years of experience together for their clients' benefit. Michael has achieved a AV® Preeminent™ rating from his peers through Martindale-Hubbell, indicating his work is widely respected by his peers and has been an active member of the York County Bar Association and South Carolina Bar Association since 1993. He served as President of the York County Bar Association in 2008. He also currrntly serves on the Judicial Merit Selection Committee of the South Carolina Bar Association.
Michael was raised with an appreciation for hard work and family. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at University of South Carolina and went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1991. While completing his undergraduate studies, he was very active in student government, Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa, both leadership and academic honors societies. After completing his legal education, Micharl spent two years as a prosecutor with the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office before moving into private practice. After two years as an associate attorney, he opened his own law firm in 1996. He is married to Margaret Peeler Gillen and together they have five childre.
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Practice Areas
$ 350-350 per hour
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1993
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16 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jessica | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent
Mr. Gillen is a one of kind attorney in my eyes. He is knowledgeable and straight forward. He was very helpful to me in seeking custody of my son. It was a stressful time as a mother and Mr. Gillen had my back during it all.
Posted by Melissa | May 01, 2019 | Child Custody
An aggressive attorney who actually cares!
I met with Mr. Gillen about a custody matter and I was thoroughly impressed by how knowledgeable he was. He was very to the point, and did not sugar coat anything, which is a good thing. He is definitely someone who knows what they are talking about, extremely smart, but also truly cared what happene...
Posted by Melanie | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
In your corner
Michael is professional and no-nonsense. He handled my case through its ups and downs and came out on top. His critical thinking skills are on point. When we hit a wall he was 2 steps ahead with a plan! He stands up for you without hesitation. I never felt like "just another client". I was always rec...
Posted by Heath | May 21, 2015 | Child Custody
The Best
Mike represented me in my child custody case 2012 and my DSS case in 2015 in York County county. He is very knowledgeable and skilled and treated me like a real person. Mike and his staff were responsive and helpful from minute one. He proved that my ex wife was a liar as well as her lawyer and DSS t...
Posted by John | March 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Review - Michael Gillen
Michael Gillen is truly an intelligent, talented and experienced attorney. His straight forward, no nonsense, practical approach to handling the issues faced by my family was greatly apprieciated and he produced excellent results. Mr. Gillen's ability to garner diverse and pertinent facts from many s...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent attorney who works hard for his clients. I refer my own clients to him when in need of a top notch family court attorney."
"I have worked both with and against Mike as an attorney, and recommend him wholeheartedly for fair and effective representation."
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2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
Thomas Moore Student Leadership Award, University of South Carolina
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020 - Present
Partner, Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC
1996 - 2020
Owner/Attorney, Gillen Law Firm
1992 - 1994
Assistant Solicitor (Prosecutor), Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office
2008 - 2009
York County Bar AssociationPresident
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Managing Client Case Expectations
2002
Affidavits at Temporary Hearings: Pursuade the Judge
2001
Client Control
2001
Ethics
2000
Professionalism and Professional Courtesy
2000
Professionalism in Family Court
2000
English
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