Geil S. Bilu

Geil S. Bilu

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 24 years

Real estate Lawyer at Pompano Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Foreclosure, Business ... +2 more

2760 W Atlantic Blvd Ste 204, Pompano Beach, FL

About Geil

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 40%

I have been a Real Estate attorney and title agent for over 10 years. I have seen the market go up and I have seen it go down. Whether you need a closing agent for your purchase or a litigator to help sort out the mess, give us a call- we are here to help

25 years | 3,000 cases

40%
Foreclosure 20%

Whether are clients are working on a loan modification, a short sale, or are just looking to get out of a tough spot, we have the know-how and skills to beat the bank at its own game

18 years | 500 cases

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

In this tough economy, sometimes our clients need a little extra help. Whether you are being crushed by credit card and medical debt or just need some time to get caught up, come in and talk to us today. We will explain your options to you and help you make the right decision.

25 years | 200 cases

10%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

Local and State regulations can be a real minefield when expanding or applying for a new license as a tenant. Let our experienced attorneys represent you and leave the headache to us.

17 years | 20 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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2760 W Atlantic Blvd Ste 204, Pompano Beach, FL, 330695727

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Geil S. Bilu's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
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Posted by Clae C | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thanks Geil!

I recently had a great experience with Mr. Bilu or Bilu and Bilu Law firm. I would like to thank him and share with you my good experience. Mr. Bilu is a very knowledgeable and experience attorney with an outstanding reputation. It was clear early on in my working with him that ultimately everythi...ng would work out well for me and my situation and it did. He was actually able to get more then I had anticipated. He also was prompt in returning my calls or emails when I had a question or concern. This was important to me. In addition, his staff was very helpful and professional though the entire process. I would recommend and have recommended Geil Bilu and should a need arise, call on him again.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Contract with builder

We hired Mr. Bilu to help us get out of a contract with a large custom homes builder. We had entered into a purchase contract with this homes builder about a year ago. As required, we had put down a large deposit. The home was built and it was time to go to closing. However, we has still not sold our... current home. Therefore, the builder wanted to cancel the purchase agreement and keep our deposit. We did not have a contingency but we did have a VA Addendum with the builder. Mr. Bilu communicated with the builder on our behalf. He was able to obtain our deposit back from the builder. At first, I was a little hesitant to work with Mr. Bilu merely because he was going on vacation. However, he maintained open communication with me regarding the updates provided from the builder's attorney. I was very pleased that he would take the time to answer my emails promptly during his vacation. Mr. Bilu was direct and made everything simple. Thank you! Also, for the record we had consulted another attorney regarding the same case before Mr. Bilu and we were not happy since he didn't really take time to even take a look at our "case". He dismissed us saying that the builder had the right to keep our deposit even though we had an addendum that clearly stated the builder could not keep it.

Geil Bilu

Replied last October 19, 2016

I was very glad to be able to help someone who gave of themselves to protect our freedom!

Posted by Patricia | July 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Quick Initial Response

He responded to my initial question but then I had another question and asked about pricing and I never heard from him again. I will just have to shop around and make phone calls rather than send emails when I have the time.

Posted by Juan | August 9, 2013

Great Law Firm

We were in the process of losing our home. Geil was very sympathetic to our situation . He explained the possible outcomes and strategies. Geil clearly had the knowledge and experience. We proceeded with the defense of our case. Geil kept us informed as the court date approached. The court transcrip...t of the case showed a true professional defense attorney at work. We won our case. Thank God and Geil.

Posted by Jeff | July 7, 2013

Geil Bilu is an outstanding attorney

Geil and his firm represent me in my foreclosure. My situation is quite unique as I am a high earner but my house is under-water to the tune of over $300K. I have been trying to renegotiate under HARP and HARP II for 3+ years and I always get turned down due to my income. However paying this mo...rtgage for the rest of my life with negative equity, with constantly escalating interest rates is just plain stupid. So I hired Geil to handle my foreclosure. His attentiveness, knowledge and professionalism have kept me in my home for over 2 years and there is no end in sight. In fact it is possible I may end up owning the house free and clear of a mortgage. My only complaint is that I must ping him and his staff for an update rather than he sending me periodic updates on my case, but this is minor since I always get an immediate and professional response from him when I contact him. However I would recommend to him that he develop a contact tickler that sends an update on your case every three months or so, even if its to say nothing new to report. However I recommend him highly and have already done so. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

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Geil S. Bilu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Macarena Santos

Real estate lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Geil really cares about his clients. He takes his time to produce quality work. He is extremely knowledgeable and he does an excellent job of explaining every detail of a case to his clients allowing them to feel comfortable with his services."

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Evan Rosen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Geil's heart is definitely in the right place. It seems clear to me that he deeply cares for his clients and their causes and is also willing to work very hard for them."

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Lisa London

Real estate lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Geil is my "go to" when I run into real property issues on my cases. He has an extensive knowledge of real property and foreclosure law as well as bankruptcy. I would highly recommend him."

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Neil Dhawan

Foreclosure lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Adelstein

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bilu is a very smart, strategic lawyer. He will fully analyze the factual and legal issues in a case in furtherance of reaching the best resolution in that case. He is knowledgeable about a variety of areas of the law including real estate, foreclosure, and bankruptcy-related issues. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Ostfeld

Real estate lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer since my family used his firm's services. Very knowledgeable and personable. That being said I would refer others to him for real estate matters."

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J Smith

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bilu is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Bilu & Bilu LLC

Associations

2012 - Present

Broward County Foreclosure Crisis Taskforce

Sample of Legal Cases

Wells Fargo v. Toledo

Judgment in favor of Defendants

Anthony v. Anthony

Summary Judgment in favor Defendant

Bank of New York Mellon v. Brain

Dismissed at Trial

GMAC Mortgage v. Charles

Dismissed at Trial

Bank of America v. Kauffman

Dismissed at Trial

Wells Fargo v. Gaines

Dismissed at Trial

Bank of New York v. Maldonado

Dismissed at Trial

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Education

2000

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

LLCs From Start to Finsih Legal Ethics for the LLC Attorney

Languages

English

Hebrew

Activity

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