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Greg Chilina is an attorney for and shareholder of Chilina Law Firm, a Professional Corporation, focusing on general business law and estate planning. Prior to forming Chilina Law Firm, Greg gained extensive business knowledge and experience by working in business banking and lending for nearly 20 years. Greg’s general business law practice ranges in scope from business formation to general business advisement as well as business dissolution and bankruptcy. Greg also practices in the areas of business and real estate transactions, commercial law, and business litigation. Greg’s estate planning practice focuses on building comprehensive estate plans, will and trust preparation along with preparation of advanced health care directives and power of attorney. Greg also practices in the areas of guardianships and probate matters.
Greg was admitted to the State Bar of California in May of 2011. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association. Greg received his Juris Doctorate from Concord Law School in July 2010 and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Oregon in December 1995.
Greg is passionate about the law, charismatic, and extremely loyal to his clients. Greg provides the same high quality work, dedication, and diligence to large and small cases alike. Greg places high value on his relationships with his clients and makes it a priority to keep the client informed during the entire process. He believes that open communication is an integral part to a satisfactory resolution of any matter.
Greg lives in Atascadero, California with his wife and son where he enjoys surfing, backpacking, and camping. Greg volunteers his time and provides pro bono legal services for various philanthropic non-profit organizations on the Central Coast.
Full service Business and Estate Planning Attorney. Call for free consultation (805) 538-5038.
Full service Business Attorney. Call for free consultation (805) 538-5038.
Full service Estate Planning Attorney. Call for free consultation (805) 538-5038.
Full service Real Estate Law Attorney. Call for free consultation (805) 538-5038.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
30%
13 years
Trusts
30%
13 years
Estate Planning
20%
13 years
Business
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-275 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2020 2015
Licenses
Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Chilina Law Firm, a Professional Corporation
(805) 321-1867
Mobile
(805) 221-6053
Fax
3524 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
chilinalaw.com/Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Corporate & Incorporation
Posted by Heidi | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Great Communication and Follow-Through
Greg helped with the steps needed to change my business from a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC. He was communicative, clear, prompt, and confident, which made the (new-to-me) process less stressful.
Posted by Mike | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Mike Giancola
Chilina law group is a thorough and exemplary firm to work with. They performed living trusts and corporate governance documents for us and were responsive with a high quality work product.
Posted by Chris | July 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Fantastic representation
We love Greg and his team, set us up with our first business. Got us all set up with all the material and information we need it. Turn around time was fantastic. Far as exceeded our expectations. Extremely courteous with questions and helping out.
Posted by Julie | January 07, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation
Review of Greg Chilina
Greg has provided our non-profit corporation with assistance with our Corporate Book as well as our Corporate Bylaws. Greg is responsive, helpful and extremely easy to work with. He does whatever research he has to do to find an answer to a question and he's very thorough in his responses. He has ...
Gregory John Chilina's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is very knowledgeable about business law. I have worked with Greg on many business matters, including general business advisement, formation, dissolution, and litigation based on contract dispute. He is extremely competent and diligent, and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
Karen Chilina
Estate planning lawyer
Edward Attala
Business lawyer
Paul Parker
Business lawyer
Greg Coates
Contracts and agreements lawyer
John Ronca
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Chilina Law Firm, a Professional Corporation
2013 - 2014
Commercial Banking Officer, Mission Community Bank
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Law Office of Gregory J. Chilina
2011 - 2013
Commercial Relationship Manager, Pacific Western Bank
2006 - 2011
Commercial Relationship Manager, Heritage Oaks Bank
Education
2010
Concord Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Oregon
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I dissolve our revocable trust after divorce
30 May 2018
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Can a bank teller give a police officer detailed information about transaction/account without a warrant. Can the bank be sued
01 Jul 2014
Q&A
Can subpoena for bank records be served at bank branch?
12 Jun 2014