Andrew M. Gilstein

The Firm's administrative partner, Andy was born and raised in Rhode Island. He received his B.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1975, and his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union College in 1978. Andy is a member of Friendship Lodge of Touro Fraternal Association, as well as a former President and Board member. He is also a member of the Rhode Island Jewish Cemetery Association.

The focus of Andy's practice includes business formation, commercial and residential real estate, commercial transactions, contracts and leases, employment contracts and human resources, estate planning, partnerships & limited liability companies, probate administration, real estate & title litigation, taxation & State tax litigation, zoning and land use. He also provides counsel to non-profit organizations, including Temples and social service agencies, and lectures on topics relating to revocable trusts and avoidance of probate.

Andy successfully litigated Rhode Island's most important tax residency case, DeBlois v. Clark, 764 A.2d 727 (R.I. 2001), which has resulted in potential savings to many Rhode Islanders who have moved their primary residence to Florida. He was recently successful in overturning an IRS audit opinion relating to capital gains treatment for inventors under IRC § 1235.

Andy may also be contacted through his paralegal, Cathy Brien, at cbrien@gklfirm.com - 401-751-1500, Ext. 111.