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Cristin Buell Gerczak

also known as Cristin Buell, Cristin Buell Gerczak

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate
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Reason: Not Practicing

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

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Cristin Buell Gerczak's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Probate

Posted by Jim S. | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Very Professional and Responsive

Cristin was referred to me by the title company I do business with. I am a Realtor and really need an attorney who will follow through and is very responsive. Cristin personally handled my fathers probate and did an excellent job. I have worked with many attorney's over my 35 year career and Cristi...n ranks as the highest in my book. If there were 6 stars available, I would have given her six.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2016 | Probate

Probate Filing

Cristin was very timely in her response to my request regarding my mother's estate. It is a simple estate but, none-the-less, Cristin took her time in explaining what was needed and what was not needed. With her advice it was determined that we did not need an attorney. She provided excellent info...rmation for me.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Wonderful Attorney!

Very thankful for Cristin, Within the last 8 months I lost my Father due to Leukemia, then my Uncle unexpectedly. Thanks to Cristin handling both cases in such a professional, speedy manor gave me time to grieve without all the worries of probate. A true pleasure to work with! Thank you Cristin

Posted by Mark | June 30, 2015 | Probate

Outstanding personal attention

We received a call from our aunt's life insurance company and they told us another person was trying to collect on the policy. We live in upstate New York which made it very difficult for us to figure out what was going on. I needed to get a lawyer to handle the case, so I hired Cristin. This was a v...ery complicated and extremely hard probate case because another person was trying to take everything. Cristin went above and beyond what I expected her to do. She even went into our aunt's homestead to take pictures and look for any important paper work. Cristin won the probate case for us. She is an outstanding lawyer. She put so much time and effort into it, that it made me feel like I was the only case she had. If you want a professional lawyer that gives her clients outstanding personal attention and really cares about your case. Then Cristin is the one for you.

Posted by Arlene | June 29, 2015 | Probate

You're The Best

Cristin represented me in a probate issue. I am out of state so we corresponded by phone and e-mail. She explained step by step everything that was going on. Kept me posted along the way and always got back to me with any questions I had. After that legal matter was settled she mailed everything t...o me . I was amazed at how smoothly everything went. Also had another issue on another matter and she made a phone call and that too was settled. I would use Cristin again and highly recommend her!

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Cristin Buell Gerczak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tanya Bell

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dana Setnor

Probate lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cristin is skilled and very responsive to her clients' needs."

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Kevin Abruzzese

Wills and living wills lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cristin is an excellent attorney. She is highly respected among her fellow lawyers."

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Loren Pincus

Wills and living wills lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Cristin both as a fellow prosecutor as well as in private practice. She is knowledgeable, professional and well respected within the legal community."

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James Wimsatt

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cristin is an amazing attorney who gets great results for her clients."

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Alexandra Sevillano

Estate planning lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cristin is an extremely experienced, qualified, and compassionate attorney who is a pleasure to work with."

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Christopher Welter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Silliman is a phenomenal attorney and I highly recommend her. Whether your needs be probate or a criminal appeal, you have found your lawyer."

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Oleg Otten

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Silliman demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the law and compassion to help people in need. He has earned respect from his colleagues in the legal industry. I fully endorse him."

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Jonathan Warrick

Probate lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Szematowicz

Appeals lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Silliman is an extremely knowledgeable and professional attorney. Whether it is an appeal on a criminal matter or you need help on a probate matter, Mrs. Silliman is the attorney to hire. If you are searching for the right attorney to help you in these matters, your search has ended."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Legal Time Donor, Oldsmar Cares

Work Experience

2019 - 2023

Attorney, Haimo Law

2017 - 2017

Attorney at Law, Burke Faulkner Law, P.A.

2017 - 2020

Wealth Trust Advisor, Regions Bank

2013 - 2017

Owner/Attorney, The Legacy Law Firm, LLC

2008 - 2013

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - 2017

Oldsmar Women's Club

Member

2015 - 2023

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2023

Clearwater Bar Association, Probate and Real Property Section

Member

2015 - 2017

Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2015 - 2017

Oldsmar City Counsil Leisure Services Advisory Board

Board Member

2014 - 2017

Oldsmar Cares

Corporate Counsel

2014 - 2017

Oldsmar Organic Garden Club

Fundraising Chairperson

2013 - 2017

Oldsmar City Council Code Enforcement Board

Board Member

2013 - 2017

Pinellas County Estate Planning Council

Member

2013 - 2017

Women In Networking

Member

Education

2007

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Texas, Arlington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Hillsborough County Library System

Probate Basics

2015

Financial Advisor Seminar

Estate Planning 101

2014

UAW Retirees February Meeting

Estate Planning

2014

Stratford Court

Estate Planning Concerns

Languages

English

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