Brian James Gillette
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Brian James Gillette
Biography
I went to law school because I wanted the opportunity to both help people and to work for myself. After graduating from the College of William and Mary School of Law in 1992, much of my practice was focused on personal injury litigation; however, I noticed I derived the greatest satisfaction from helping my Social Security disability clients through the frustrating and confusing Social Security disability application and appeals process. At the conclusion of a case, my clients would come in person to hug me, to thank me, and to tell me about the difference I had made in their lives. When I started my own firm, in 2007, I decided to focus my practice primarily on representing people in Social Security disability claims. One of the great things about starting your own practice is that you have the ability to create a practice that serves your life, instead of your life serving your practice. I have created a practice in line with my values. Of course, I want to make a living. I have four kids, one in college, but I also want to do some good in the world while making a living. I know that I am helping people to make smart choices to improve their lives. I love my work!
Practice Areas
Social Security Disability
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney Gillette Law Group, PLLC
Year: 2007 - Current
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Senior Litigation Attorney Huffman & Huffman, Brothers-In-Law, P.C.
Year: 1999 - 2007
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Litigation Associate Greenberg & Bederman, LLP
Year: 1995 - 1999
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Associate Attorney Lloyd J. Eisenberg & Associates, P.A.
Year: 1993 - 1995
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Professional Associations
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Chair, Social Security Law Section (2012 - Current)
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Sustaining Member (2009 - Current)
Virginia State Bar  # 35954 Member (Current)
Publications
Determining Disability: The medical professional’s role in a Social Security disability benefits claim. The Health Journal (June 5, 2013)
Awards
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Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell 2015.0
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Best of Coastal Virginia Award Winner
Coastal Virginia Magazine 2015.0
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Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
Coastal Virginia Magazine 2015.0
Education
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College of William and Mary J.D. (1992) | Law
Year: 1989 - 1992
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University of Maryland - College Park B.S. (1989) | Marketing, Finance
Year: 1984 - 1989
Speaking Engagements
Social Security Disability Benefits, Membership Meeting, Newport News, Virginia, January 12, 2016, Virginia Peninsula Paralegal Association
Social Security Disability Benefits, Membership Meeting, Newport News, Virginia, January 12, 2016, Virginia Peninsula Paralegal Association
Websites
1315 Jamestown Rd Suite 102, Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-9451
13195 Warwick Blvd, Suite 2-B, Newport News, VA 23602
(866) 734-9679