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Reviews (158)
This is one of the best experience’s I have had with a attorney. Christine was awesome. Will refer her 100%. She always was there when I needed her. She kept me calm. She was amazing with everything in regards...
2022/09/29
Gary was professional in explaining the legal process and options that were available. He was determined to come to an equitable resolution to the situation.
2022/09/28
I lost count of how many consultations I had before I met Attorney Jill Sinatra. She was the first one to take my case seriously and with passion! That was back in 2017/2018. Divorce and custody matters can get...
2022/07/11
Deanna exceeded my expectations in resolving our separation. I truly believe that the way she approached and explained everything to us allowed the issue to be resolved quickly, amicably, and in the best way...
2022/06/29
If you’re ever in need of a lawyer that is passionate and will go above and beyond for their clients. You need a lawyer like mine. More lawyers like Deanna would make this world a better place. Thanks again for...
2022/06/28
Deanna was exceptionally knowledgeable and accommodating in helping me with a family issue. She was very prompt in answering the questions that I had. I highly recommend her!
2022/06/24
DeAnna is a wonderful person. She is very knowledgeable and puts her heart in everything she does. She’s always fully committed and determined. It’s nice to know you are always in good hands with the work ethic...
2022/06/24
Deanna was extremely helpful with a family situation. She provide information that was easy to understand and specific to the matter at hand. She was professional and showed the utmost compassion. I would gladly...
2022/06/24
Deanna handled a Mechanic's Lien that was filed against me for non-payment to a contractor. Deanna researched the law and found that the Mechanic's Lien was not properly filed. As a result, she prepared Motions...
2022/06/23
I know I am in good hands when it comes to Deanna. She is extremely prompt, knowledgeable, and meticulous. I contacted her about some personal property concerns and land disputes and she immediately had the answer...
2022/06/23
Mrs. Deanna Istik has helped me with many things over the years. One of them being an incident where someone broke my ankle. She was the first one I called for advice. Right away she started getting information...
2022/06/23
Deanna has always maintained a professional appearance. She represented me on my Worker’s Compensation case for a knee injury. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and a joy to be around. I would consider...
2022/06/23
She very knowledgeable was very helpful explained everything very well and she took matters into her own hands. I never had to contact her she always contacted me to keep me updated. When I
2022/06/23
Deanna helped me with a business dispute. I own part of an ice rink with my partners. We were being sued by a contractor that we hired to do work. Deanna was able to successfully defend the claim and make sure that...
2022/06/23
Working with Christine was a wonderful experience. She is professional and responsive when it comes to all parties involved. She was able to resolve matters in a very timely manor and made me feel comfortable...
2022/06/14
DeAnna is the ABSOLUTE best attorney. We have hired her for several issues and she is nothing short of amazing. She’s hard working dedicated and gives her clients 110% at all times. If you want the BEST look no...
2022/06/09
Deanna assisted me with seeing how to collect funds we were granted from PA DOT during a partial take of our property. This ended up successful. She later guided me in figuring out how to move forward in...
2022/06/09
Attorney Istik did everything she could to get our money back from a fraudulent business. Communication was excellent and I would highly recommend.
2022/06/09
Deanna represented me in both divorce and child custody proceedings. Never once did I doubt I was in the best possible hands. Phone calls were returned without delay. I'd recommend Deanna for any legal matter.
2022/06/09
I have been working with Ms Nash for 4+ years. She has been handling my legal needs for both personal and business. Ms Nash’s advice has proven to be invaluable.
2022/06/09
Nikki helped me through my divorce in a simple and easy process. She helped keep me informed on everything that was going on and directed me through every detail of the entire process. She was easy to get in touch...
2022/06/02
I highly recommend Christine Nash. Christine provided professional and expert advice as a business consultant for my women owned small business.
2022/06/02
Christine Nash assisted with my parents Living Will and Power of Attorney. She made everyone involved feel welcomed and at ease as we navigated through the process. I would highly recommend Christine as your...
2022/06/02
Christine Nash took care of my divorce with ease. She was easily available for any calls or questions I had. She explained everything in detail through the entire process and made me feel comfortable and confident....
2022/06/02
We have worked with Ms. Nash on several occasions ranging from business legal assistance to understanding how to navigate the legal processes around adoption. She was always responsive and thorough in helping us to...
2022/06/02
She is such an amazing lawyer. She was there and still is for me and my husband. She helped us with the right legal help to get custody. Our family is whole again thanks to her.
2022/05/30
Christine made a daunting custody dispute much easier. She really knows her stuff!!!!!
2022/05/26
Christine was recommended to me by my blended case manager at the time to help me start and file my divorce, she was absolutely incredible. She answered every question i had and did everything in a timely manner...
2022/05/25
She was a fantastic lawyer everytime I got in touch if she wasn’t available she always got back to me and she always made sure I knew what was going on in my case I would 100% recommend her to anyone
2022/05/22
I obtained Ms.Nash in 2019 for child custody and support. She has never let me down and not afraid of standing up for her clients. I can not thank her enough for all that she has done and continues to do. You...
2022/05/22
I hired Christina Nash for a adoption case. She was professional,hard working and went the extra mile to speak on our behalf of the child’s needs.She settled issues that were in the best interest of our child &...
2022/05/22
Attorney Nash handled our adoption and she was absolutely fantastic. Very thorough, she explained everything in detail and was always available for communication via email or text. She was quick to answer any...
2022/05/20
I have used Attorney Nash for my Child Custody, Divorce and another matter, Attorney Nash is very aggressive, ambitious, assertive, enterprising, and fierce. she was exactly who I needed to go toe to toe with my...
2022/05/20
She did my adoption of my younger two kids. Fit me it immediately so I could get it done ASAP. Answered every phone call or text in a timely manner and explained everything so I wasn't blind sided by anything!...
2022/05/20
If your looking for the best family law attorney or financial guardian in the business look no further! Very spot on with every case she’s handled of mine and very very reasonable rates. I’ve never had a...
2022/05/20
I used Christine Nash for divorce and highly recommend. Very assertive attorney! Doesn’t waste time and follows through with everything every step of the way. Always gets back to you in a timely manner and when...
2022/05/20
Gary was a pleasure to work with. My divorce happen during the Covid restrictions which lead to many challenges. He handled it with ease. If you are looking for a great attorney and a great firm, give them a call.
2022/05/10
Gary handled a few legal matters for me recently and I was quite pleased with their outcome. I highly recommend him for others who are seeking a lawyer. I consider him now a friend and would not hesitate to use him...
2022/03/03
I am very appreciative of Gary's efforts helping me navigate through what was a difficult, personal legal set of circumstances to an acceptable conclusion. He was extremely understanding and his communication was...
2022/01/10
I am so privileged to be working through my divorce with Jen GV. She stays on track to provide the best support, advice, and guidance through such a stressful period in my life and ALWAYS has my best interest at...
2021/09/24
Jill and Jenn fought for me and my family and won my case! I was a scared single parent with little guidance until I came to this law firm. Jill and Jenn explained everything in a way that was easy to understand...
2021/09/24
I'm a out of town client and he was very helpful. I had a traffic ticket and was able to handle the whole case via phone.
2021/09/06
Outstanding Child Custody / Family Law Litigator - Since hiring Jill as my attorney, she has displayed attention to the numerous intricacies within my high conflict custody case. She quickly became familiar with...
2021/09/05
Jill was an excellent attorney. She was right there from start to finish will all of our legal needs and questions. She took time to explain everything and what she thought the best course of action should be. ...
2021/08/10
Gary is by far the best lawyer! He returns calls timely, listens and genuinely cared about us. Very very helpful.
2021/07/22
Thanks to everyone in your office. Gary did a great job and was such a joy to meet and the entire team has been so helpful throughout this process. Thanks so much we had a great experience with your firm and will...
2021/03/22
Gary helped us get out of a troubled partnership and enabled us to get a fair settlement. He is intelligent, aggressive if necessary, and very responsive.
2021/03/15
Jennifer is truly an amazing family attorney. She is highly knowledgeable and truly listened to my case and stood up for my family. My family and I had been through an endless cycle of favoritism, corruption, and...
2020/11/27
Gary is by far the best lawyer anyone could ask for. I had a case where I was facing a huge financial set back. When I contacted Gary, we talked about what was going on and he had an answer for absolutely...
2020/11/27
While legal issues are never pleasant, from time-to-time they do present themselves. Recently I worked with attorney Gary Vanasdale on a legal dispute relative to a construction project. Gary took the time to...
2020/11/02
Gary was great to work with and assisted me with a personal legal situation. He was kind, supportive, responsive and explained legal language in an easy to understand manner. He was detailed, attentive and had...
2020/08/23
Gary was an excellent choice for my case. Having extensive experience with automobile claims agents (having been one himself), he was able to easily navigate the process and produced a policy limit settlement. I...
2020/08/10
Working with Gary was a pleasure. He listened to our concerns and went to bat as needed. He provided the details and ensured we were supported through some chaos with our home builder. All is resolved and...
2020/05/21
Gary was very professional when I met with him about my situation and he didn't waste any time helping me fix my situation. He kept me informed on any information that came up and he met with me after my matter was...
2020/01/06
Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale is a hard worker and servant leader. She works very hard for her clients and is dedicated to helping families come to a resolution in custody cases. She is not afraid to stand up...
2019/10/01
Jennifer is a very skilled attorney. She is very intelligent and has a passion for her clients.
2019/08/22
Gary T. Vanasdale is a genuine, assertive and knowledgeable advocate.. I have always felt extremely comfortable and confident with the direction and guidance provided by Gary. He is a ROCK and I have the utmost...
2019/08/15
Jennifer is the best family attorney. She has a great deal of experience, high values and integrity, and she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. We were fortunate that Jennifer took our case. We had...
2019/08/13
Jill is an amazing attorney. She is kind, fair, and honest. Jill is also very experienced won not only my case, but cases for my family as well. I highly recommend Jill for anyone who has a family case.
2019/08/13
We retained Gary to represent us as local counsel and he was able to get us dismissed out of the lawsuit quickly. We found him to be very efficient and well prepared. He and his staff were prompt to respond to any...
2019/05/13
I iniitally sought out a highly respected and knowledgeable attorney to represent me in my family law case. I what rather particular in who I wanted to handle my case and after working with John, I immediately was...
2019/05/02
We have hired her for adoption. She has already done 2 adoptions for us and our third one will be the end of May. She is very professional and helpful and we are pleased that we hired her.
2019/04/25
Gary is an excellent experienced attorney. He is honest, trustworthy and very educated in the laws. Gary always makes himself available to be there for his clients. He took time to listen first and then explain and...
2019/01/30
Jill Sinatra is a very experienced, professional and kind attorney. She will represent you and your legal needs as though you are a member of her family. She is quite compassionate and her legal expertise is...
2018/11/16
I was sued, Gary came up with a plan to counter sue and we won. Great job and thank you.
2018/11/06
This was a jury trial and Jen was amazing. Before it was over Jen had turned the tables on the crooked plaintiffs and they went from expecting a big payday to being in trouble with their own state's...
2018/10/12
Attorney Gary Vanasdale has done an excellent job for me any time I have used him. I find him to be very efficient with his time while still being well prepared. His staff are very prompt to respond and are a...
2018/10/01
My wife and I went to Jen's office after having terrible service from another attorney elsewhere and wow was it a blessing we did. Jen and her staff completely turned our case around and not only turned it around,...
2018/09/13
Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale, attorney, represented me during a very emotional event in my life. Thanks to Jennifer and her guidance I was able to navigate the event to resolution. Thank you Jennifer and Gary...
2018/09/13
Attorney Gary Vanasdale is a knowledgeable, trustworthy attorney. He is very resourceful and well respected attorney. Gary is a very good listener, kept us updated at all times. Office staff very very helpful...
2018/09/12
Jennifer and her entire staff were always on point with every detail when dealing with them. They always made me feel that they were working just for me, when in fact, I knew they had many other clients and...
2018/09/12
Jennifer is an outstanding attorney that consistently achieves positive results for her clients. She helped me successfully navigate a very challenging divorce, support and complex custody situation, while always...
2018/07/16
Attorney Sinatra was very helpful to us in navigating the justice system. Her expertise and professionalism was invaluable.
2018/07/12
Gary was very helpful in explaining the outcomes and what would be needed to rectify the situation. He was able to work with the DA and the court to make the process work quickly and efficiently, and his demeanor...
2018/07/11
Jennifer and Jill are thorough, knowledgeable, and aren't afraid of a challenge. They represented me in an unusual case, and ultimately got the outcome I wanted! Plan to use them in the future, and recommend them...
2018/07/09
Jennifer helped my husband and I get his 2 kids out of a very bad situation theoughout the custody process and after a 2 day trial! Exhausting! However she is completely supportive and straight forward giving...
2018/06/23
Jennifer is a fantastic lawyer! Her experience and knowledge led me through a difficult child custody trial, which we ultimately won. Had it not been her strong will and ability to speak hard truths, we would have...
2018/06/20
We were seeking A lawyer to close an on going estate Saw Jennifer's website and was impressed with the reviews She has provided excellent service to close the estate
2018/06/13
I’ve been using Ms. Vanasdale for fifteen years and by far the best lawyer that I have ever trusted and depended on for my legal issues. The last problem I had with a large corporation. I run a small business,...
2018/04/30
Jen and Gary Vanasdale consistently deliver superior quality service and excellence
2018/02/23
I highly recommend Jennifer as a lawyer and her law office! Jennifer has helped me in various legal matters, to include forming my business, litigating and winning a breach of contract dispute and now with my...
2017/12/28
Child custody issues define extreme stress. Finding an attorney who will provide you with the best service is equally as stressful. I found JENNIFER Vanasdale through a personal friends daughter who is an...
2017/08/19
I am the chairperson of an organization that needed legal advice. Gary was able to break our issue into 3 distinct problems and systematically worked to solve each. He worked tirelessly to make sure we were able to...
2017/08/18
I am the chairperson of an organization that needed some legal advice. Jennifer’s expertise and knowledge about nonprofit organizations helped us to find a quick solution to our situation. She worked tirelessly...
2017/08/18
Jen and Gary lived up to every bit of their award winning and results driven reputation. They proved themselves to be highly knowledgeable of all facets of our company's employment related matter, tenacious in...
2017/08/14
Attorney Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale and her staff handled my family law related cases with ease. She is a great lawyer along with her staff. She got me exactly what I wanted and I could not be happier. I...
2016/12/31
Gary is an outstanding lawyer - very resourceful and diversified in experience and education that makes him well equipped to handle my legal needs. As a CPA, I also refer clients to him and they are always pleased...
2016/12/30
I trusted Jennifer's knowledge with all of my legal issues pertaining to my custody matter! She analyzed every detail of my case and came up with a great game plan for me executed by herself along with other...
2016/12/30
Attorney Gary Vanasdale handled a contract matter for me involving construction law as well. He was prompt and efficient and my company and I are very pleased with his service. I highly recommend him and his...
2016/12/30
Attorney Gary Vanasdale and his office provided me with excellent representation and service. Gary was diligent and smart to investigate issues related to my case that helped to lead to an outstanding result. He...
2016/12/29
Gary Vanasdale is a wonderful, extremely tenacious and trustworthy attorney. He is knowledgeable, resourceful and consistently goes above and beyond for his clients. I am proud to be a loyal client to Gary and...
2016/12/29
Attorney Gary Vanasdale has proven on more than one occasion to be a good listener, a good communicator, very knowledgeable, and always made himself accessible to me. I would trust him with absolutely anything....
2016/12/29
This law office provides extremely talented lawyers and staff. I have worked with them for the past 16 years on many different legal issues for myself, my family and my businesses, to include complex issues. They...
2016/11/30
Gary is an excellent attorney. He kept us updated at all times. Was available for any questions we had. He is a stand up guy that is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend him to...
2016/11/15
Consummate professional, very thorough, genuinely listens and cares, and works tirelessly for the absolute best results for her clients. I would highly recommend her and her staff to anyone.
2016/11/07
Faced with false and serious allegations, I was referred to Jennifer Gilliland-Vanasdale by a dear friend. After the first meeting and initial review of the case, I was impressed with her professionalism and strong...
2016/11/05
Faced with false and serious allegations, I was referred to Jennifer Gilliland-Vanasdale by a dear friend. After the first meeting and initial review of the case, I was impressed with her professionalism and strong...
2016/11/02
Jennifer Gilliland-Vanasdale is a professional, thoughtful and highly-intelligent attorney. Her experience, education, tenacity and due diligence consistently delivers a successful outcome for her clients.
2016/08/11
Attorney Gary Vanasdale provided me with excellent and professional service as he helped me identify the issues in a civil dispute and resolve the matter quickly. I would highly recommend Attorney Vanasdale if you...
2016/06/02
The attorneys and staff used their expertise and experience to resolve my matter efficiently. I felt confident and comfortable with this team on my side. I would highly recommend Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office,...
2016/04/06
Attorney Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale settled a landlord dispute matter for me. I was very anxious about the matter at first, but I immediately felt better after speaking with Attorney Vanasdale! She was confident,...
2016/04/06
Gary is a very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of civil litigation. He has a wide variety of cases and keeps up to date with legal trends and issues. I would recommend him, without hesitation, to a...
2016/03/22
Gary is an excellent lawyer. His client and case management skills are exceptional, and he has had great success for his clients. He is knowledgeable regarding the law and stays up to date with changing legal...
2016/03/22
Gary is a very good tax practitioner, and he also is extremely trustworthy as well.
2016/03/22
Gary knows the law and is very helpful, practical and conscientious. He is well prepared, ethical and a hard worker. I recommend him very highly.
2016/03/22
Gary is very skilled in the courtroom and relates very well to the Court and to the litigants. He is also very good with clients. His knowledge of the law is exceptional. His practical approach is what...
2016/03/22
I have known Gary for a long time, and he has always shown that he is an excellent lawyer.
2016/03/08
Gary Vanasdale is smart, professional, reliable and knowledgable. I recommend him for the highest possible rating in both ethics and ability.
2016/03/08
Jennifer Vanasdale is a passionate, tireless advocate who is completely devoted to her clients and truly loves being a lawyer. She is a well prepared and skillful advocate in the courtroom. She also possesses...
2016/03/07
Attorney Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale represented me in a criminal matter. Attorney Vanasdale tried the case and obtained an acquittal after the close of the Commonwealth's case. Her legal strategy and dedication...
2014/08/06
Attorney Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale represented me in a complex custody relocation and modification matter. Without her dedication, devotion and expertise, I would have not had won primary custody of my son with...
2014/08/06
Attorney Jennifer Vanasdale and the Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office has always been there for our family and provided excellent legal services.
2012/04/18
Attorney Gilliland Vanasdale represented me in a case that spanned two years and required proficiency in several areas of law. Throughout the entire period she maintained the highest levels of...
2012/04/08
GVLO represented me in several areas of law related to a two-year long case. Throughout that period of time the entire team maintained the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, responsibility and...
2012/03/28
This firm represented our interests in a complex legal matter against a large company and was successful in obtaining us a very favorable settlement.
2012/01/13
I have referred other friends to this firm as they have consistently kept me informed of my legal matters and have represented my interests with zealous and professionalism.
2012/01/13
Made it so I didn’t have to worry about whether or not the formation of our LLC was done correctly and no surprises when we received the final bill.
2021/04/05
I have had a couple of Family Law cases with Ms. VANASDALE and found her to be very well prepared and knowledgeable about the facts of the case and the appropriate law; I would have no hesitation in recommending...
2016/03/08
I hired Nikki for a custody case. She was not at all thorough, and many times did things at the last minute she refused to present evidence I had saying it was not admissable and yet the other side was allowed to...
2019/03/08
