Mr. Michael F. Gillen

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Mr. Michael F. Gillen: Attorney with Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

Michael F. Gillen is a skilled family law attorney and has helped various families resolve their conflicts in the family court for two decades. He has achieved a BV® Distinguished™ rating from his peers through Martindale-Hubbell. His work is well respected by other attorneys, judges, and members of the bar.

Mr. Gillen has been an active member of the York County Bar Association since 1993 and served as president in 2008.

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Michael Gillen was raised with great respect for hard work and family. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at University of South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1991. While completing his undergraduate studies, he was very active in student government, Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa, both leadership and academic honors societies.

After completing his legal education, Mr. Gillen spent two years as a prosecutor with the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office before moving into private practice. After two years as an associate attorney, he opened his law firm in 1996. He is married to Margaret Peeler Gillen and together they have five children.
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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Family Law
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Spousal Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Paternity
  • Adoptions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Carolina, B.A., 1988
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, South Carolina
ISLN:
909851314

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/08/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/08/20 in Family Law

    Michael zealously advocates for his client while maintaining integrity and civility.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/08/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/07/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/07/20 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/09/23 in Family Law

    I do not deal with Mike in the area of family law but know him as an attorney in the community. I deal with him in Bar related matters and find him to knowledgeable and civil in every encounter.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/30/20 in Family Law

    Mike has an excellent character. He truly cares about his clients.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/07/20 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/04/20 in Family Law

    Although your survey does not ask reviewers to rate integrity (a characteristic which I believe should be included, I wish to comment. I have found Mr. Gillen to be honest & have a lot of integrity. Unfortunately, those characteristics are becomi... Read more

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/10/20 in Family Law

    I have worked with and against Mike for many years. He is an accomplished attorney and has high ethical standards.

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Avvo Client Review
4.6/5.0 (18 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
4.6/5.0 (10 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Michael represented my spouse in a divorce. If you want the process to move forward efficiently and without drama he is an excellent choice His staff was excellent and competent. We encountered each...

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839-274-3159  Phone

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