Tara F. Gilder

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Tara F. Gilder

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

905 Jefferson Street Suite 500-B, Lafayette, LA

About Tara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Personal Injury 30%

17 years

30%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Child Support 15%

15%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 20 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Tara Gilder

905 Jefferson Street Suite 500-B, Lafayette, LA, 70501

Tara F. Gilder's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Milfred | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Lawyer

Tara has done an amazing job dealing with my now ex-wife. She has fought tooth and nail and got me the results that I deserved. I highly recommend her for any legal work that is needed.

Posted by Melanie E Charles | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

TARA WILL GET THE JOB DONE

Tara Gilder is one of the MOST loving,caring,understanding ,hard working lawyer ever…She definitely gets the job DONE…it’s so much more good things I can say about her…I really appreciate her being my lawyer….I highly recommend her !

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Representation During a Difficult Time

I hired Tara to represent me in my divorce, and she exceeded every expectation I had. She is knowledgeable, organized, and an excellent communicator — she kept me informed throughout the entire process and was always available when I had questions. What impressed me most was her ability to stay ca...lm and focused under pressure while advocating firmly for my interests. She handled every detail with professionalism and made a genuinely difficult time much more manageable. I would recommend Tara without hesitation to anyone in need of a skilled and dedicated family law attorney.

Posted by Damian | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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Mrs.Glider went the extra mile in helping me with my case. She helped me with settling my case with the max within a timely timeframe. Very professional and keep you informed on a daily basis!

Posted by Keith | October 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thorough, compassionate, on your side

I hired her for what was supposed to be a simple divorce. She heard my case and details, was understanding of a time frame issue that put things on hold for a few months, and pursued protecting me from unexpected issues. Though she insisted everything about my case was simple, I feel she went well ...beyond what she was initially asked. She took a horrible situation and gave me what peace of mind could be had. Excellent first experience needing a lawyer to protect my interests.

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Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tara is a skilled, experienced and hard-working lawyer. I had the opportunity to work opposite Tara on several matters and always found her prepared and focused on getting the best outcome for her client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Top Attorney in areas of Family Law and Personal Injury, Acadiana Profile Magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Founding/Managing Attorney, Gilder Law

2009 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Glenn Armentor Law Corporation

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Lynn Luker & Associates, LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Louisiana Association for Justice

Education

2005

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Quarterly client educational seminar

Insurance Law and your small business

Publications

2015

Louisiana Association for Justice Becoming a Boss Lady

Languages

English

Activity

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