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Eileen Sandra Gillis

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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Family

2414 16th St, Sacramento, CA

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Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Law Offices of Eileen Sandra Gillis

2414 16th St, Sacramento, CA, 95818

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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2011 | Child Custody

Great Attorney!!!!

Eileen Gillis is a great Attorney who cares a lot about her Clients. Eileen represented me in a Custody Case that lasted from January 2011-June 2011. Being oblivious to the process, Eileen educated me well on what to expect. After months of court hearings and a trial we won the case and I was awarded... Primary Custody of my children. I am lucky to have had Eileen as my attorney. She thoroughly prepared me for each hearing. She communicated with me well and always answered any questions I had. Ms. Gillis is passionate about helping people. Prior to trial I ran out of funds to maintain her services. Instead of dropping me she continued to give her all to my case, and stuck it out till the end. I am truly appreciative and grateful for all of Eileen’s hard work and dedication. This is my first time ever needing an attorney for anything and Eileen made it a comfortable experience. I would definitely recommend her services.

Posted by Taylor | July 05, 2011 | Domestic Violence

Worst Attorney Ever!!!

I hired Eileen to handle my divorce, she bled me dry, after paying over $30,000 in legal fees, when we got to court she didn't know my case AT ALL. She told me arbitration was quicker and cheaper, when it is NEITHER!!! She basically had her assistant do all the work, even though he was very green a...t the time (though he at least CARED and did the best he could). When I went to her with help on harassment and my ex selling items against the restraining order and other issues she gave me poor advise, and now because of the statutes I was unable to hold my ex accountable. Then she insisted I sign to remove her from my case and never filed the judgment or put it on my ex's credit report. I strongly feel she just tries to bill hours and doesn't care about her clients AT ALL!!! I should have sued her or at least reported her to the BAR association, but at the time I just had too much on my plate. Hiring Eileen Gillis was the WORST financial mistake I have EVER made!!! (including my marriage and divorce)

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Replied last July 18, 2011

Notice a few things about this case and complaint. First, this client went through numerous attorney's, bad sign. Next, this case must have occurred years ago, as Ms. Gillis's last male staff person worked for her for 8 years (i.e. was green likely 13 years ago) and left over 5 years ago. Next, if, as the client says, Ms. Gillis asked her to release her as attorney of record. That request often is made if the client fails to pay the attorney's fees, but expects work. Finally, an attorney cannot report some one to a credit agency, (i.e. the ex) unless Ms. Gillis is the creditor. Ms. Gillis cares about client's, has 20 years experience, is also a licensed therapist and local child custody mediator (i.e. has lots of experience and education), and her general reputation is that she is considered really good.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Eileen S. Gillis

Associations

State Bar of California

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Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section

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UC Davis SOL King Hall

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Boston Univ

undergraduate

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