Atty. David M. Gilson

Atty. David M. Gilson

David M. Gilson is a lawyer practicing real estate, landlord / tenant, energy / utilities.

Arlington Arlington 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Gilson at a glance

David M. Gilson is a real estate, landlord/tenant, and energy attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975) and District of Columbia (1976). Educated at Cornell University J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Gilson is a lawyer practicing real estate, landlord / tenant, energy / utilities
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Gilson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Gilson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

David M. Gilson is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Virginia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

David M. Gilson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David M. Gilson's law office located?
David M. Gilson's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Gilson handle?
David M. Gilson focuses on real estate, landlord/tenant, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David M. Gilson practiced law?
David M. Gilson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Education

Cornell University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Pennsylvania B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976

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