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Teresa M Gillis
About Teresa
Biography
I am a solo practitioner providing affordable legal services in the areas of estate planning, probate, conservatorships and elder law.
An attorney since 1992, I graduated from the Washington College of Law at American University with highest honors. I practiced law with Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. before moving to San Diego in 1999 and practicing with the law firms of Shustak, Jalil & Heller, Shustak & Partners, and La Bella & McNamara.
As a litigator, I handled many cases involving insurance coverage, financial and real estate fraud, elder financial abuse, trusts and fiduciary duties. I have also served as a senior appellate attorney for the Fourth District Court of Appeal of California.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 75-300 per hour
Pro bono
20 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Web address: terrygillislaw.com
4107 Bedford Drive, San Diego, CA, 92116
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Judy | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Terry Gillis
Terry did a trust for my uncle, then handled the estate after he passed away. She was absolutely wonderful, so kind, professional, and efficient. I had no idea what to do with any of this, and with her help and advice, was able to work my way through distributions, taxes, everything. She managed ...
Teresa M Gillis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Theresa for any of your probate needs. She is well-versed in conservatorships and estate planning to avoid conservatorships. She is conscientious, thorough and highly skilled."
Yvonne Amrine
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Teresa M. Gillis
2009 - 2010
Senior Appellate Attorney, Fourth District Court of Appeal
2007 - 2009
Of Counsel, La Bella & McNamara
2001 - 2006
Attorney, Shustak Jalil & Heller
1992 - 1999
Associate, Covington & Burling
Associations
San Diego County Bar Association
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Sample of Legal Cases
Shainskiy v. Vartan
Settlement
Steiner v. Ellis (San Diego Superior Court)
Settlement
Education
1991
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Meeting
Elder Abuse and How to Avoid It
Publications
1990
Environmental Claims Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3
Interpreting the Scope of Coverage for Unexpected Results (with John Heintz and Marialuisa Gallozzi)
Activity
Legal Answers