John Howard Gilliam

John Howard Gilliam

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Marcos, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills ... +3 more

302 W Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, Medical Directives, Medical Powers of Attorney, Durable Powers of Attorney and Probate. Flat fees for most Estate Planning matters. Experienced, Compassionate and Cost Effective Pricing.

30 years

20%
Probate 20%

30 years

20%
Trusts 20%

30 years

20%
Guardianship 10%

30 years

10%
Mediation 10%

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 100-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 34 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

John H. Gilliam Law Office

302 W Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666-5554

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John Howard Gilliam's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Phil & Billie | July 23, 2013 | Estate Planning

John Howard Gilliam Review

John was recommended to us by our son to help us set up our wills and other final legal documents. He was very helpful and had many suggestions that made these matters much easier to deal with. We especially appreciated his promptness also and do highly recommend him.

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David Sergi

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with John for the past 3 years. John is an excellent lawyer who is detailed oriented and precise. I have known few lawyers who have a better grasp of the procedural technicalities than John. I am happy for him that he has struck out on his own and I look forward to continuing working with him on selected cases."

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Anthony Fusco

Litigation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a hard working civil practitioner who takes his job and his obligations to his clients very seriously. John is well- versed in a variety of areas and is as comfortable with motion practice and proceedings at the trial level as he is with civil appellate matters. John possesses a sharp legal intellect and a work ethic second to none. I would recommend John, without hesitation, to anyone in need of a civil attorney."

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Diana Buss

Litigation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a fantastic attorney. He is very detail-oriented and meticulous. He really thinks through every possibility for his clients. I recommend John without any reservations."

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Kathryn Dent

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an extremely talented and highly competent attorney. His attention to detail and writing ability allow him to handle the most complex civil litigation and probate cases. John goes above and beyond with his clients not just drafting wills, but ensuring that they understand the estate ramifications of the decisions they make. John excels in the area of probate and skillfully maneuvers his cases through such a daunting process with ease. From contract disputes to estate planning and everything in between, I highly recommend John."

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Robert Villhard

Litigation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John and I worked together and I had the opportunity to listen to him strategize and work numerous cases. When trouble found me in my own business dealings I knew from this experience to immediately turn to John. He quickly and efficiently corralled a person who was defaming me and my business. What I feared would become a multi-year battle John dispensed with in a matter of weeks. I heartily endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Estate Planing Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2010 - 2013

Managing Attorney, David K. Sergi & Associates, PC

2005 - 2007

Senior Counsel, Moster Wynn Ressler

1997 - 2001

Managing Partner, Skjelset, Gilliam and Geer

1992 - 1993

Professor of Torts, The American Paralegal Institute

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Active Member

1991 - Present

Montana State Bar

Inactive Member

Education

1991

University of Montana School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Rocky Mountain College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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