In 2002, Cimarron Manrique Gilson graduated cum laude with a BA in Government Studies from the University of Notre Dame. He worked at the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio and the Austin office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn before heading to Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor. In law school, he served on the Ave Maria Law Review as a senior editor and graduated magna cum laude with a JD in 2007. After passing the Texas bar exam, he began a three‐year clerkship with The Honorable George P. Kazen, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division.
In Laredo, he became active at St. Peter's Catholic Church, volunteering and serving as a religious education teacher and youth minister. This ministry inspired him to discern the Catholic priesthood. So in 2010, he left his legal position and entered Assumption Seminary in San Antonio. While in seminary, he completed a BA in Pastoral Ministry, graduating summa cum laude from the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) in 2012. After graduation from MACC, he left seminary to attend to family responsibilities and resume his legal practice.
Cimarron's practice focuses primarily on Estate Planning, the process of crafting a thoughtful written plan to distribute one's wealth at death and manage it upon incapacity, and Probate, but Cimarron also handles Business Formation and simple Real Estate matters.
Cimarron's primary mission is to help people avoid the pitfalls of failing to plan for death and incapacity by educating them about their estate planning options, often bringing to light situations frequently overlooked, and encouraging them to take the initiative to plan now, so they or their loved ones do not have to pay later. Cimarron's goal is to make sure everyone he serves, regardless of background, has a professionally crafted estate plan that incorporates his or her values. With this plan in place, his clients can finally achieve the peace of mind that comes with putting their final affairs in order.
Cimarron regularly presents a FREE and informational Estate Planning Seminar to various churches and local associations, like the Knights of Columbus. If you would like to schedule Cimarron to present at your church, small group, or association, please contact our office for more information.
Cimarron is registered at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in San Antonio, but spent 25+ years as a member Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma, TX. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He sat on the Selma City Planning & Zoning Committee, and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Guadalupe County MHMR Agency, Inc. and Guadalupe County Housing Development, Inc., and is President of the Guadalupe County Bar Association. His hobbies and interests include politics, home improvement, and traveling. He is married to Mallory D. Gilson, a San Antonio veterinarian at Lincoln Heights Animal Hospital, with two daughters, Clare Mary DiRosa (4) and Lucy Grace (11 mons), and one son, Henry Joseph Justice (2.5).
Recommendations
- 1/16/22 - Estate Planning Clients We heard about the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC from various clients of Mr. Gilson. Mr. Gilson was very thorough in explaining everything to us. The atmosphere was very pleasant and honest. The staff was very helpful and the service overall was excellent. All of our do...
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J. Christ, New Braunfels, TX - retired Recommends Cimarron Gilson
Thank you for a great presentation. - Thank you very much. Very informative and gave us a lot to think about.
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G. Mallett, Garden Ridge, TX - retired Recommends Cimarron Gilson
We thoroughly enjoyed your estate briefing. Job well done. -
T. Grimmett, Schertz, TX - paralegal Recommends Cimarron Gilson
Great job with the presentation, Cim. You were articulate and professional yet able to get through to an audience with limited legal background. The Q&A was also beneficial and highlighted your ability to listen and answer with interest and compassion -- traits not always easy to find in an a... - 2/1/13 Business Owner Your seminar was great. Chock full of information and just in time for my husband and me. A lot of information to swallow and we didn't even know where to begin. Well, now we do. That's part of the reason we had been putting it off for so long. The other big question we had...
- 9/8/14 Estate Planning Client Thank you very much for the wonderful work you did we are very grateful. I will keep in touch.
- 11/4/14 Probate & Estate Planning Client Mr. Gilson is a great listener. The way he pays attention and listens, shows how much he truly cares about his clients and what they are going through. I felt so comfortable with Mr. Gilson as my attorney. I highly recommend him and his law firm.
- Estate Planning Clients We recently had our will updated here (our third update, but the first here) and are very pleased to have found the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC. Mr. Gilson and all of his staff are kind, professional, respectful and extraordinarily helpful! It's clear to us that Mr. Gilson sees...
- 8/23/19 Child Custody Client Thank you for resolving a complicated and stressful legal situation for my family. Your approach for my case was professional, and your preparation allowed the legal process to run smoothly. Going into court, I felt confident that what we had prepared was thoughtful ...
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R. & S. Bryant of New Braunfels, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
1/27/13 Estate Planning Clients Thank you for making the homestead exemption easy to resolve. Thank you for filling out the papers and telling us what we needed to do. We appreciate everything Mr. Gilson did and how he always went the extra mile to help us. - 10/12/12 Insurance Agent I have known Cimarron and his family for over ten years and can personally vouch for his integrity. You won't find a more honest or amiable attorney than Cimarron.
- 1/22/21 Probate Client Mr. Gilson went above and beyond. All of my questions were answered in a timely manner. Cimarron kept me informed every step of the way, and made me feel as if I was family. Mr. Gilson was always there to explain documents and had great communication about information duri...
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J. Rush & K. Schxnayder of Cibolo, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
12/17/20 Probate Clients The work Mr. Gilson provided was affordable and thorough. Mr. Gilson himself was very honest, knowledgeable, and reliable throughout the whole process. We were kept up to date on everything going on, and there was great communication the whole time. My entire family felt... - 5/12/20 Probate Client I truly could not handle this situation. Thanks to Mr. Gilson everything was handled in a timely manner, and he answered all questions I had and ensured I was kept up to date on what was happening. I will definitely be using Gilson Law offices again.
- 5/12/20 Estate Planning Client I attended one of Mr. Gilson's seminars, and was throughly impressed with his knowledge and understanding of these matters. I later hired Mr. Gilson to aide in legal matters, and the experience was great. Mr. Gilson was very helpful, and everything was completed i...
- 5/21/20 Estate Planning Clients This is the perfect small firm to handle affairs. Mr. Gilson and his team had great communication the entire time, and always kept us informed of what was going on. Mr. Gilson is very professional and thorough, and we will certainly seek Mr. Gilson's advice for fu...
- 4/20/20 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson provided great advice that coincided with the guidelines of the Catholic Church. He made the process very easy, and everything was done in a timely manner. Mr. Gilson and his staff were very responsive and explained all information in terms we understoo...
- 8/28/19 Probate Client Mr. Gilson helped make us aware of all of my options. He explained everything in detail and was to the point on everything. My situation was dealt with in a timely matter, and I experienced no delays during the entire process. I have used Mr. Gilson before, and I have alwa...
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E. & J. Nicola of Schertz, TX - Estate Planning Client Recommends Cimarron Gilson
3/9/20 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson was referred to us by various members of our church, and he handled our legal matters very well. Mr. Gilson was professional and friendly, and always explained matters in layman's terms. There were no delays in terms of our legal matters, and they were a... - 2/25/20 Estate Planning Clients We were very pleased with the service we received from Gilson Law firm. The fact that this firm was close and followed guidelines of the Catholic Church was surely a plus to this establishment. Mr. Gilson and his staff had great communication with us throughout th...
- 10/21/19 Estate Planning Clients We had a very pleasant experience, and we highly recommend Mr. Gilson.
- 1/11/20 Estate Planning Client Mr. Gilson treated me with great respect and dignity. I was adequately informed on the legal matters and was very happy with the legal service provided. All documents were explained and all of my questions were answered. I have referred Mr. Gilson to my family and ...
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Z. Burleson, Cibolo, TX - Family law client Recommends Cimarron Gilson
Mr. Gilson truly had my best interest in mind, which I have found many attorneys do not care as long as they are paid. Mr. Gilson had great communications with me and explained the general processes I would have to go through. I will definitely be using Mr. Gilson and his team for any legal matte... -
V. & T. Zavala of San Antonio, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
5/14/19 Estate Planning Clients We were referred to Mr. Gilson, and after meeting with him we were very confident and comfortable with him representing us. Mr. Gilson explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. - 4/18/19 Estate Planning Clients We hired Cim for his legal services after attending a seminar at our church. We greatly appreciated Cim explaining legal things to us from our perspectives as Catholics. Cim was very thorough and explained the process in terms we could understand.
- 1/29/19 All of our questions were answered, and we highly recommend Mr. Gilson's services.
- 1/15/19 Estate Planning Clients We are extremely pleased with the services we have received and we highly recommend Cimarron Gilson and his staff to our friends and family. Mr. Gilson explained all paperwork to us. He also made suggestions, which allowed us to realize we needed many more items t...
- 11/18/18 Estate Planning Client I trust Gilson Law Firm for my, as well as others', legal matters.
- 1/12/19 Estate Planning Clients We were very satisfied with our experience at Gilson Law Firm, PLLC. We had very short wait times, and never felt rushed to complete paperwork. We have already told others about our positive experience here.
- 10/28/18 Estate Planning Clients We attended one of Mr. Gilson's presentations at our church and were very impressed. Mr. Gilson explained all of our options and helped us decide what would be best for us.
- 10/22/18 Estate Planning Client Mr. Gilson was very thorough in explaining the process that applied to my case. He also made sure all my questions were answered. All of my paperwork was quickly completed, and I was able to take my time gathering what I needed. I have already told my fiends about...
- 10/10/18 Probate Client I had attended a seminar by Mr. Gilson many years ago, so I came to him when I was seeking legal advice. I had several questions about the probate process, and they were all answered completely. The entire process went very smoothly, and all the documents were completed i...
- 5/23/18 Family Law Client Both Mr. Gilson and his paralegal were more than sufficient to explain and/or clarify my questions and concerns. Services were professional and laced with honesty and authority. Document turn around definitely exceeded my expectations. Overall, I was extremely satisfied...
- 5/10/18 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson was highly recommend by our friends after we had mentioned we were going to look at his firm after we had seen an advertisement in our church bulletin. Mr. Gilson spent a good amount of time with us explaining the will and made great suggestions as to w...
- 2/14/18 Estate Planning Client Mr. Gilson asked many questions about my situation and what I felt needed to be do. Mr. Gilson then explained the different processes and recommended me to the process that he felt best fit my situation. I was very anxious during this process, but Mr. Gilson made m...
- 2/7/18 Family Law Clients Mr. Gilson's firm was very professional and answered all of our questions on top of thoroughly explaining the processes. They also knew how to handle each party, which was a great relief. I had never experienced this type of situation, and Mr. Gilson handled it very wel...
- 1/17/18 Estate Planning Clients We were very hesitant to begin this process, but Mr.Gilson did not give us a hard time and was very considerate. The fees were very affordable. We even received a free consultation, which helped ease us even more about the process. We highly recommend Mr. Gilson t...
- 12/11/17 Family Law Client Cim and his staff all do very good work and are very professional.
- 11/27/17 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson and his entire staff were very kind and helpful. We weren't rushed during the process, and all of our questions were answered. We certainly recommend Mr. Gilson and his legal service to others.
- 10/17/17 I was very happy with the services provided. Mr. Gilson and his staff were very courteous and friendly. We recommend Gilson Law Firm, PLLC to others who need legal service.
- 9/5/17 Estate Planning Clients Cim took his time explaining what was going to happen and our options. We were very happy with the services we received. Cim was extremely kind and helpful, and we received everything when it was promised. I highly recommend Gilson Law Firm, PLLC. All of the staff ...
- 8/16/17 Estate Planning Client Gilson Law Firm, PLLC and their services are outstanding.
- 5/15/17 Estate Planning Client I was very happy with the services I received at Gilson Law Firm, PLLC. Mr. Gilson made sure I was prepared in all matters and ready for any questions that would be asked. The entire experience was pleasant and easy. I recommend Mr. Gilson to others who are lookin...
- 6/3/17 Estate Planning Clients We have lots of confidence in Cim and his staff. Gilson Law Firm, PLLC made us very comfortable during the process, and we recommend his services to others.
- 5/15/17 Estate Planning Clients Cim is very knowledgeable in many areas and was able to make the process very simple. Gilson Law Firm, PLLC's services were very friendly, personal, informative, professional, and kind. We were very pleased Cim was able to have everything completed in a reasonable...
- 4/10/17 Probate Client I was referred to Mr. Gilson by another attorney ,and I was very pleased with my experience. Mr. Gilson explained all of the legal aspects to the case very thoroughly. He took adequate time to inform me of what was happening in a clean and logical manner.
- 4/6/17 I could not be happier with the way I was treated. Every question I asked was answered in great detail, and I give him the best rating possible. Without a doubt I was very happy with the services I received. Everything was much quicker than I expected, which was a great relief. I would ...
- 3/23/17 Probate Client My service was very compassionate and efficient. Probate was done in a timely manner and additional documents were done earlier than expected. I was very satisfied and believe others would be as well.
- 3/23/17 Estate Planning Clients We attended one of Mr. Gilson's seminars and found it very informative. All of our questions were answered very clearly.
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R. & P. Waisley of San Antonio, Tx Recommends Cimarron Gilson
3/13/17 Estate Planning Clients We came to Mr. Gilson after a presentation he conducted and because he followed guidelines accepted by the Catholic faith. He is very knowledgeable in all matters to do with estate planning. All of his services were thorough and completed in a timely manner. Mr. G... - 3/2/17 Probate Client I was well prepared by Mr. Gilson as to what I would need in this process. The service was also much quicker and better than I expected.
- 2/3/17 Estate Planning Client I deeply trust Mr. Gilson and his services and question them in no way. I immediately felt very comfortable that all would be done professionally. I truly trust Mr. Gilson and his services. I recommend others who seek legal services to be advised by Gilson Law Firm,...
- 12/6/17 Family Law Client I was able to communicate with Mr. Gilson when I needed to, and was able to obtain all information I needed. Mr. Gilson and his staff provided amazing service, while creating a great professional relationship with me. Gilson Law Firm, PLLC has people you can trust, and ...
- 8/20/16 Estate Planning Client Mr. Gilson gave me peace of mind when I was administering my father's trust. The whole process went very smoothly.
- Mr. Gilson and his staff were most helpful to us. Everything was done rather quickly. The service I received was outstanding. I recommend Mr. Gilson and his services to anyone who is seeking advice on estate planning.
- 10/19/16 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson was outstanding. Any questions or concerns that we had, Mr. Gilson was able to answer and assure us with confidence. Our documents were prepared within a week and were nearly final for review! The service we were provided was truly outstanding.
- 7/11/20 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson and his staff were very professional and friendly which made this process much easier.
- 12/28/15 Family Law Client Mr. Gilson was very courteous and had great communication with me throughout the entity of my affairs. Mr. Gilson and his staff were very professional and easy to work with.
- 12/8/15 Family Law Client Very comprehensive information was given to me regarding my legal matter. All of my questions were answered fully and in a timely manner. All of my documents were well prepared, and ethically appropriate for the situation. Even as I was going through a very trying perso...
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R. Frownfelter of San Antonio, Tx Recommends Cimarron Gilson
9/2/15 Family Law Client I came to Gilson Law Firm because they were close by, and they returned my call very quickly. Mr. Gilson and his staff helped me understand everything that was happening and continued to inform me with new matters along the way. Mr. Gilson and his staff were also very fr... - 8/21/20 Business Owner Clients Mr. Gilson has prepared our will, helped establish our Trust, and reviewed everything before being signed. He is the one I consult for all our legal issues. Mr. Gilson has always provided excellent service at a reasonable cost. I have referred several people to him...
- 2/26/20 Family Law Client I am grateful for the services I received from Gilson Law Firm. Cim Gilson and his office staff were very attentive and respectful in addressing my needs. Cim represents the commitment of the Guadalupe Radio Network and is a prime example of a servant leader who provide...
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L. & H. Edwards of San Antonio, Tx Recommends Cimarron Gilson
9/22/19 Estate Planning Clients We were very happy with the estate planning documentation provided by Cim and his team. He delivered the documentation when promised, and the entire package of documents was competitively priced. I highly recommend Gilson Law Firm, PLLC for anyone's estate plannin... - 7/22/19 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson provided superior service for my wife and me at a very reasonable price. For a reasonable fee, he provided an Estate Plan that included our Last Will and Testament, Memorandum of Personal Property, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney &a...
- 1/17/18 Estate Planning Clients We are very pleased with the courteous and professional service we received from Cimarron Gilson and his entire staff. Legal issues were explained in a manner that was easy to understand. Appointments were also very easy to make, and were kept in a very timely man...
- 12/17/18 Mr. Gilson helped me understand where probate worked in my state (Wyoming). He was very knowledgeable when answering my questions and even looked up what he could while we were on the phone. I recommend Mr. Gilson to anyone needing legal advice.
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S. Messer & D. McCoy of Live Oak, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
8/1/18 Real Estate Clients My spouse and I visited with Mr. Gilson for advice concerning real estate matters. Mr. Gilson and his entire staff were very professional and accommodating. Mr. Gilson was very thorough in his explanation about what was going to be done and why, and everything went exa... - 2/2/18 I hired Mr. Gilson to represent me in a State investigation. I felt I was being wrongly investigated, and Mr. Gilson reviewed and addressed all of my issues and concerns. He used his experience and knowledge to identify discrepancies within the investigation after researching the agency'...
- 1/11/17 I took my elderly mother to have her estate planning done with Mr. Gilson and I highly recommend him. He's very professional, kind, and straight to the point. I will definitely be going back to Mr. Gilson for my own estate planning in the near future.
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J. & Y. Ybanez of San Antonio, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
6/22/21 Estate Planning Client Mr. Gilson explained all the details our will would include. Overall Mr. Gilson and his staff were very professional, caring ,and friendly. Our documents were prepared very quickly, and all was done in a timely manner. - 6/8/21 Estate Planning Clients We are very thankful to be working with Cim for our Estate Planning. He answered all of our (MANY) questions and set our minds at ease! His special focus in assiting Christians with faith based medical directives was an added bonus. Thank you Cim.
- 6/3/17 Estate Planning Clients Listens, courteous, knowledgeable. Cim has always been there for us. We have complete faith in this Godly gentleman.
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R. & G. Lehnhoff of Universal City, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
3/9/21 Estate Planning Client The Gilson Law Firm helped us with Estate Planning and advance directives. He did a very thorough job in a safe COVID free environment. - Estate Planning Client The Gilson Law Firm provides respectful and knowledgeable estate planning services. I highly recommend seeking out the expertise of Mr. Gilson for legal needs. Thank you to the Gilson Team!
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J. & Y. Graciamaria of Schertz, TX Recommends Cimarron Gilson
1/25/21 Estate Planning Clients Mr. Gilson was very professional, and at the same time he made my husband and I feel comfortable during the appointment. He was very informative and willing to answer all of our questions. - The Gilson Law Firm has my complete respect and appreciation for all the legal help they have provided to me this year. I highly recommend their services and feel confident that your needs will be taken care of. Many thanks again for all that you've done for my mama and me.
- 10/6/20 Estate Planning Client Wonderful experience planning for our family's future. Mr. Gilson took the time to listen to our needs and explained what we needed to do, as well as gave us options
- 10/5/20 Estate Planning Client I was very pleased with my interaction with Mr.Gilson and his team! They had excellent service and step-by-step instructions on what, and how, we could get my legal needs accomplished. I would recommend this firm without hesitation!
- Real Estate Client After a struggle with various documentation, I reached out to Gilson Law Firm. From the moment i connected to Larry on the phone, i Knew I was in the right hands. He explained things in such a way I could understand, and made me feel at ease. They were able to fit me into the ...
- 6/26/18 Estate Planning Clients Superior support of our needs. Mr. Gilson took the time to listen to our needs to ensure we'd get the exact help we needed. A huge thanks to Mr. Gilson and his entire staff for a job well done.
- 05/18/22 Estate Planning Client I definitely give Mr. Gilson and his staff a five-star rating for excellent service and professionalism. He is very thorough and personable.
- 7/11/22 Estate Planning Clients We chose Mr. Gilson because of him being Christian and the high ratings his office had on Google. He was professional, friendly, [and] helpful. We have already recommended him to others and will continue doing so.
- 5/24/22 Probate Client A friend referred me to Mr. Gilson for a Probate issue I was having. Mr. Gilson was very thorough when explaining all of the documents with me and explained things in a way I could better understand. Mr. Gilson was very friendly and professional. The work was done in a ver...
- 4/15/22 Estate Planning Clients We were recommended by some friends of ours. Mr. Gilson was very thorough in explaining all of the legal items. It took some time but everything was very well documented. Small organizations usually offer the best service and Gilson Law Firm, PLLC did just that. W...
- 1/31/22 Estate Planning Clients We chose Gilson Law Firm, PLLC because of the good reviews and convenient location. We appreciated the excellent customer service. Everyone was very honest and professional. We will be using this Law Firm in the future.
- 2/22/22 Estate Planning Clients We found the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC on Google. This law firm caught my eye due to the religious following and advice. Mr. Gilson took the time to make sure I understood the topics we were discussing. Mr. Gilson allowed us to ask questions that didn't directly apply...
- 2/21/22 Real Estate & Probate Client I felt that since Mr. Gilson had helped a few of my family members in the past that he would be good for me. We learned a lot throughout the process and feel as though we will learn more as time goes on. We do not know how long the process took, so we ar...
- 10/21/21 Probate Clients A family member chose the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC when they moved to the area. We were very satisfied with Mr. Gilson and his staff.
- 6/22/21 Estate Planning Clients A good friend recommended the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC to us. Mr. Gilson helped us draw up a Will and explained everything in great detail so we could better understand exactly what we were getting. Mr. Gilson was very professional, caring, and friendly. All of the ...
- 4/26/21 Estate Planning Clients We received a referral from someone at AIG, that's when we discovered that Mr. Gilson was able to provide end of life documents based on a Catholic approach. All of our questions were answered in a way that we were able to understand. We got everything we had hope...
- 2/22/21 Probate Client I chose the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC because of the experience, price, and location. Nothing needs to be improved with this law firm as everything went as predicted.
- 2/15/21 Probate Client This law firm was highly recommended to me by a friend. Mr. Gilson guided me and kept me informed, including zoom calls with the probate court judge. I was very pleased with the services I received even under pandemic restrictions. Any concerns I had were resolved in a tim...
- 12/22/20 Probate Client I was recommended to Gilson Law Firm, PLLC by my CPA. I received adequate information regarding my probate hearing.
- 12/12/20 Estate Planning Client A friend referred me to the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC. I had no issues throughout the process. Mr. Gilson and his staff did a great job.
- 11/16/21 Estate Planning Client The Gilson Law Firm, PLLC provided excellent service all around. All of my calls were returned within a timely manner. The staff was very helpful, courteous, and informative. Mr. Gilson advised me every step throughout the process. I believe this company does not ...
- 8/21/22 Estate Planning Client I chose Gilson Law Firm because of the Catholic and Christian values it entails. All of my documents were prepared in a timely manner. I had no issues throughout the entire process. I highly recommend this law firm.
- 10/18/22 Estate Planning Client I was referred to Mr. Gilson by a friend of mine. Mr. Gilson was very knowledgable and was able to help me consider all of the different factors to put in my will that I never would have thought of. The atmosphere at the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC was very caring and r...
- 11/5/18 Estate Planning Clients We found Mr. Gilson through the church we attended. Mr. Gilson helped us tremendously. Throughout the entire process he was very patient, kind, thorough and professional. All of our questions were answered adequately and our documents were prepared in a very timel...
- 12-26-22 Estate Planning Client I needed help with my husbands' will and probate so a friend recommended the Gilson Law Firm, PLLC. All of my questions were answered and I received my documents in a timely manner. This law firm was very professional, kind, and understanding of my needs. I highly...
