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SL_profile_Gilston Legal_0425_Layout 1 5 / 6 / 25 11 : 46 AM Page 2 My name may be on the firm , but it’s not about me here . It’s about making the legal process more palatable for people who need our assistance . ” — GreGory Gilston , Gilston leGal ments . Gilston explains that these “ future other lawyers and find the right fit . As the firm grows , Gilston expects to planning tools ” are on the rise not only He also limits his caseload in order to bring on more staff with the same philos - with older couples who are remarrying give each client the personalized attention ophy toward family law . He envisions a after a divorce , but also with younger pro - they deserve . He expects his clients to be full - time paralegal and another attorney to fessionals who are getting married for the active participants in the process , especially expand the estate planning aspect of the first time . because they are the ones who have to live practice . “ The name of the game when it comes with the results . “ I always say the same thing when I to a prenuptial agreement is enforceability , “ I’m an authentic guy , and I don’t see speak to [ prospective employees ] , ” he says . because it’s a private contract that governs the need to make my clients ’ lives any more “ ‘ You’re not coming to work for me ; you’re the terms of divorce or death before the difficult than they already are , ” he says . “ My coming to work with me , because I’m marriage occurs , ” he says . “ With prenuptial goal is to bring the temperature down and building a team . I want you to be bought in agreements in Pennsylvania , the courts care help them find opportunity on the other to the extent that you feel like you’re part of more about the process rather than the side . ” something bigger than yourself and you’re contents therein . The way it’s negotiated , Gilston Legal is a virtual law firm , with excited to grow this firm . ’ signed , and reviewed is more heavily empha - all attorneys and staff members wired to “ My name may be on the firm , but it’s sized than what the agreement actually work from home as well as from the office . not about me here , ” he continues . “ It’s says — unless , of course , the terms are either Gilston has taken diligent steps to accom - about making the legal process more palat - unconscionable or unenforceable . ” modate his clients ’ needs , including a secure able for people who need our assistance . He lists four foundational pillars of getting portal to send and receive documents and Whether that’s prenuptial agreements or an enforceable prenuptial agreement in a detailed cybersecurity policy . Almost all family law cases like divorce or child custody , Pennsylvania : full and fair disclosure of meetings are done via Zoom rather than in every type of legal matter requires a custom existing assets and liabilities at the time of person for convenience reasons . approach that’s catered to the needs and the marriage ; opportunity for attorney review “ The way I see it is , clients don’t want accommodations of our clients . ” ? and consultation ; the absence of duress , to leave their office in the middle of the day ? fraud , or misrepresentation prior to signing to come to my office and meet about things the agreement ; and compliance with the that they don’t even want to discuss , ” he contract principles of execution , considera - says . “ Talking to a lawyer is not a fun subject Gilston Legal tion , offer , and acceptance . for someone who’s not a lawyer , so I try to At the other end of the spectrum , Gilston make it more palatable by meeting my 661 W . Germantown Pike , Suite 250 handles many divorce cases , where he clients where they’re at — physically in terms Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462 strives to make clients feel safe , protected , of the Zoom meetings , and emotionally in ( 215 ) 315 - 3234 and heard . He builds rapport from the first terms of letting them produce information glesq.com consultation ; rather than pressuring them at their own speed and in a method in to sign on , he encourages them to speak to which they’re most comfortable . ” SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 6 | 25

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SL_KarenUlmerPC_Profile_4_25_Profile 5 / 6 / 25 12 : 44 PM Page 1 ULMERLAW : 25 Years of Advocacy The Bucks County - based family law firm led by Karen Ulmer has undergone a remarkable transformation in the quarter - century since its founding . by B I L L D O N A H U E photos by N I N A L E A P H O T O G R A P H Y ttorney Karen Ulmer founded her also expanded its reach to outlying coun - is their best option or if they are better off own law firm in Bucks County in ties — Berks , Lancaster , Lehigh , Schuylkill , staying in their relationship . I want to help A2000 . While her devotion to helping etc . — and across the river into New Jersey , them find hope . ” clients solve complex legal problems re - where Terrance Annese concentrates in If a prospective client decides to move mains the same , particularly those per - New Jersey family law . Remote - meeting forward , he or she will benefit from the taining to divorce or other aspects of family technologyhas facilitated Ulmerlaw’s growth , wisdom and experience of a collaborative law , almost everything else about the firm but Ulmer credits the firm’s success to its team.Ulmer says clients appreciate the fact has evolved in the 25 years since the firm’s skilled legal team , as well as a resourceful that all the attorneys on her team are well creation . group of paralegals who are all committed versed in family law and are able to offer “ Family law is still the crux of our to the clients and ensuring their success different perspectives and experiences . practice , but we have expanded into other No matter the need , Ulmerlaw is eager “ We’re going to look at a client’s goals , areas to better serve our clients , ” says Ulmer , to help . The firm currently offers a free give them options , and educate them on the founding partner of Karen Ann Ulmer consultation to guide prospective clients so what they can expect going forward , ” she P.C . , better known as Ulmerlaw , which is they can make informed decisions about says . “ We respect our clients , which is why headquartered in Langhorne . “ In a lot of their next steps . we educate them so they can make the cases , the work we do in other practice ar - “ What I like most about this work is bestchoice for them . We also try to conserve eas — wills and estates , real estate — is com - talking to people and counseling them , ” their money . We will certainly litigate if liti - plementary to family law . ” Ulmer says . “ Sometimes I’m surprised by gation is the best option , but we do try to While Ulmerlaw remains firmly rooted whatpeople believe [ about the law ] , either settle a lot of cases out of court as it benefits in Bucks County , the firm has expanded its because they misunderstand or because theclient both economically and emotionally . reach with offices in Phoenixville , someone has fed them misinformation . I Going to court is taxing on a person’s Doylestown , and Jenkintown . The use of like being able to educate them about what psyche as well as their wallet . We operate Zoom as an integral tool in its practice has comes next , whether they decide divorce from a belief system that we must try to SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 6 26 |

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