Gillian Amy Hirsch

Gillian Amy Hirsch

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 29 years

Estate planning Lawyer Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Family ... +4 more
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Gillian

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Elder Law 15%

12 years

15%
Family 15%

16 years

15%
Probate 10%

12 years

10%
Trusts 10%

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

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Gillian Amy Hirsch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Dave | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best personal and professional ally one could ask for!

Gillian was and is both kind and friendly ,and willing to listen and offer guidance when we spoke and met in person. She was the consumite professional in meetings and proceedings . Vigilant in her representation of my needs and in responding to the opposition. She offered advice when I was lost, hel...ped focus when I was unsure, held my feet to the fire when I had responsibilities to fulfill . We made a good team. She was not only a great coach but a star player as well. I am proud to call her my attorney and friend

Posted by Joshua | January 18, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Gillian is an excellent attorney

It is rare I will compliment an adversary, but Gillian was well prepared and professional in respresenting her interests. While knowledgeable and tough, she also worked extremely hard to bring about a fair resolution of an extremely complicated matter.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable, qualified, helpful, and gets the job done

Gillian has helped my husband and I with our estate planning and we have found her to be very professional and patient, always with good information at her fingertips. She handled the closing of a property I owned, which went very smoothly from start to finish, and has vast legal experience to draw... from. I would not hesitate to use her again.

Posted by Kathleen | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding!!!

My case was very intricate with my special needs son and two different trusts set up for his care. Gillian was very knowledgeable about the trust issues and how it pertained to my divorce agreement. She did an outstanding job as my advocate and was thoroughly prepared for presenting my case in court....

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I wish that there was room for 6 Stars

First off, I rarely do reviews. I would assume that all lawyers should do 5 star, "excellent" work however that just isn't the case. Unfortunately I work in a field that is dependent on the legal system and I went almost 20 years in the business and a dozen lawyers until I found Gillian. Not only did... she assure me that she would handle everything (I had heard that before) but she actually did, giving me recommendations that I hadn't even considered that was beyond the scope of the project. Fast forward a few years and I needed someone to represent me in the most important issue in the World.....custody. I didn't even know if Gillian handled such matters but I wanted her, more accurately, I needed her. There is a comfort to knowing that your lawyer is there for you in a time when you question everything. So when I saw Gillian's name on the AVVO site, I had to share my story. My only issue with this review is that I can't publish my last name, which I gladly would.

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Gillian Amy Hirsch's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Strickland

Elder law lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Gillian on various matters, but most often in elder law, for about 3 years, since she joined our firm. Gillian understands the complexities of elder law, applies herself diligently, and above all, listens carefully and responds to our clients' needs. I enjoy working with her and recommend her in this and all her subject areas."

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Marc Goldberg

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Gillian is compassionate, committed and hard working. I strongly recommend her for your legal needs."

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Michael Fallon

Elder law lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would not hesitate to recommend Gillian for any matter relating to elder law, including estate planning; estate probate and administration; and long-term care."

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Andrew Stengel

Government lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gillian is an excellent attorney whether your matter is related to estate planning, divorce and separation, elder law, probate or something else. She is intelligent, knowledgeable and diligent. Gillian is my first recommendation for legal representation in the Capitol Region and beyond."

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William Strickland

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2017

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Of Counsel, King Adang Arpey Strickland & Thompson

2016 - 2018

Administrative Law Judge, New York State Office of Children and Family Services

2012 - 2014

Court Attorney, Unified court System

2009 - 2012

Counsel to the Deputy Majority Leader, New York State Senate

2006 - 2010

Administrative Law Judge, New York State Office of Children and Family Services

1999 - 2006

private practitioner, Private Law Firms

1996 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Saratoga Hospital Foundation Legacy Society

Member

2014 - Present

Collaborative Law Association

Member

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2014 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2014 - Present

Saratoga Hospital Legacy Council of Advisors

member

1999 - Present

Leadership Saratoga

Graduate

1999 - Present

Saratoga County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2003

Saratoga County Bar Association

Executive Committee

1999 - 2005

Leadership Saratoga Alumni Association

Board member

1999 - 2004

Saratoga Center for the Family

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Youngs v. Youngs, 162 AD3d 1185, 78 NYS3d 458 [3d Dept 2018]

Ms. Hirsch's client prevailed in that father was not entitled to child support from the mother in spite of mother having less parenting time with children than father.

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Education

1996

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Colorado - Boulder

Languages

English

Activity

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