Reviews

Going through a divorce with children is overwhelming. Mike Gillen worked so very hard for my family. By providing the best options and advice during one of the most devastating situations in my life. If you want a lawyer who cares about you, and will advocate for you through the legal process, this is the attorney to hire!

Mr. Gillen is a one of kind attorney in my eyes. He is knowledgeable and straight forward. He was very helpful to me in seeking custody of my son. It was a stressful time as a mother and Mr. Gillen had my back during it all.

Mr Gillen is very professional and knowledgeable in SC Family Law. Helps you to understand your case and goes above and beyond what you would expect. Above all he is very honest and gets done what he says he will do.

Mr. Gillen really listened to the problems I had and offered solutions. Mr Gillen explained what the pros and cons were for each and gave real life examples of outcomes that he achieved in other situations. We came to a quick resolution to a family law matter that had been an issue for years! Even during Covid! Great guy, great practice, highly recommend!

I met with Mr. Gillen about a custody matter and I was thoroughly impressed by how knowledgeable he was. He was very to the point, and did not sugar coat anything, which is a good thing. He is definitely someone who knows what they are talking about, extremely smart, but also truly cared what happened at the end of the day. I have met with other lawyers, and they didn’t have half the whit and knowhow that he does. I will and would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer for anything that he practices! You will have a strong fighting man on your side who will be straight up with you and not leave you guessing!

Mike’s entire office staff is friendly and prompt with answering questions. You are never left wondering where you are in the process. I hired this attorney for his independent thinking and no-nonsense attitude. He steered me in the correct direction regarding BOTH of my custody cases. I would highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable is several areas in family law. He successfully negotiated my first custody case so well I retained him for the second one. Best decision ever.

My case was difficult and Mr. Gillen and his staff were very supportive and helped me through each step of the process. I’m very grateful for him and his team and would highly recommend him!

Hired Gillian in December of 2015 to finish a divorce that had already been filed. Working with Gillian and the many paralegals he went through during the three-year ordeal was nearly impossible. I had to constantly and quite literally beg him to follow up, set court dates, and follow orders. The first year they did absolutely nothing. Finally got a temp hearing in Jan. 2017 and from there Gillian was unprepared for hearings, left judge orders out of the official order and added things like car payments...which wasn't applicable. Took 6 months to file orders, contempt, or basically anything. But all those hearing were a waste of time as the plaintiff wasn't held accountable to the order. Gillian seemed preoccupied with other cases and failed to get orders filed in a reasonable time frame. Meanwhile, my children and I were living in poverty and I couldn't afford to retain another attorney. He seemed to care when you were in front of him, but I was forgotten the minute I stepped out of sight. He wasn't held accountable for letting my case expire due to the 365-day rule either...(twice I may add). The York County Family Court never held him accountable for the extreme negligence in taking 3 years (and still unresolved). Needless to say, after three years the defendant has had the opportunity to hide income, rearrange property, etc.

I had to consult with Michael On a variety of issues ranging from domestic law to probate and trusts to personal injury. I needed advice and counsel on all three of these areas and found him to be extremely knowledgeable in all of them. He far exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend him to any potential client.

Mr Gillen and his staff were excellent throughout my divorce and custody case. So much in fact, that I hired Mr Gillen again for our change of custody case a year later. He did a great job of answering all of the questions I had and gave honest, sound council. He's very personable, but an absolute professional as well. While I wouldn't wish our circumstances on anyone, my daughter and I were fortunate to have had Mr Gillen represent us and I highly recommend him!

Michael is professional and no-nonsense. He handled my case through its ups and downs and came out on top. His critical thinking skills are on point. When we hit a wall he was 2 steps ahead with a plan! He stands up for you without hesitation. I never felt like "just another client". I was always recognized by name and always felt comfortable. Facing a Judge with Michael by your side is the best way to go. You need him on your case. If I need an attorney again I have no hesitation in whom I'm calling. Thanks again Michael for your hard work on my case!

There are many lawyers who will take your case just for the money. Mr. Gillen is not one of those lawyers. I'm in the process of going through a divorce. He didn't approach my case like an assembly line. The effort he put forth to understand my circumstances is more than note worthy. It's comforting. He doesn't absentmindedly gather the facts. Mr. Gillen shows he cares first and foremost for his clients best interest. Money is not his motivation. I trust and respect him greatly. He has proved to be a true blessing to me, my children and my circumstances. His results speak for themselves.