Atty. Gilbert M. Levine

Atty. Gilbert M. Levine

Gilbert M. Levine, the visionary founder of our firm, established the practice over 25 years ago.

Springfield Springfield 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Gilbert M. Levine at a glance

Gilbert M. Levine is a Partner based in Springfield, New Jersey, practicing at Levine DeSantis, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), New York (1987), and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1986) and Lehigh University (B.S. Accounting, 1977). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association Essex County Bar Association New York State Bar Association AICPA. Serands clients in Springfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gilbert M. Levine, the visionary founder of our firm, established the practice over 25 years ago
  • In its initial stages, the firm comprised solely of Gil and a part-time assistant
  • With foresight and determination, Gil played a pivotal role in the organic growth of the firm, expanding both the number of attorneys and the diverse disciplines that constitute our practice
  • Gil embarked on his professional journey in public accounting, where he provided strategic counsel to individuals and companies on a broad spectrum of tax, business, and transactional matters
  • His exceptional aptitude led to a swift rise, achieving the position of partner within three and a half years at his first employer
  • Opting for a career shift, he pursued law school in the evenings, joining a prominent regional CPA firm
  • Over the ensuing years, Gil ascended to the role of Senior Tax Partner
  • Evenings dedicated to further education resulted in him earning a Masters of Law in Taxation, paving the way for his transition to the practice of law
  • A graduate with a B.S. degree in accounting from Lehigh University, Gil achieved academic distinction when he received his Law Degree Cum Laude from New York Law School
  • Further enhancing his skills, he obtained a Masters in Taxation from New York University School of Law
  • Gil's commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident through his extensive contributions to the legal and accounting communities
  • A prolific writer and speaker, he currently conducts seminars for distinguished institutions such as the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey Society of CPA's, and various other professional business organizations, including the Marjess Lectures and The Bergen County Chapter of CPA Society
  • Through these engagements, Gil continues to share his wealth of experience with professionals seeking insights into the complexities of tax, business, and legal matters

Practice Areas Explained

Gilbert M. Levine's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gilbert M. Levine is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gilbert M. Levine

Where is Gilbert M. Levine's law office located?
Gilbert M. Levine's law practice is located in Springfield, New Jersey. The firm is Levine DeSantis, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gilbert M. Levine handle?
Gilbert M. Levine focuses on probate, estate planning, business, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Gilbert M. Levine practiced law?
Gilbert M. Levine has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Gilbert M. Levine go to law school?
Gilbert M. Levine earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. Accounting, 1977).
How can I contact Gilbert M. Levine for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1986
B.S. Accounting
Lehigh University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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