About Gael
Gael Gilles works across state and federal lines. She built a practice that spans North Carolina, South Carolina and the Federal Circuit. Her career began with a solid academic run: a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winthrop University in 2008, followed by a Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, completed in 2014.
After law school she moved into practice quickly. In 2014 she took on the role of managing lawyer at Gilles Law, PLLC. That position has defined her professional life since. The title signals hands-on responsibility for client matters and firm operations. It also suggests she has been central to case strategy and day-to-day decision making.
Her admissions reflect a practice that crosses different court systems. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, and she is admitted to the Federal Circuit. Those credentials allow her to handle matters in both state and federal venues. She frequently addresses procedural and jurisdictional questions that come with multi-jurisdiction practice.
Colleagues describe her approach as practical and direct. She favors clear legal writing and punctual court filings. In court she aims to present arguments that judges can parse quickly. Outside of hearings she spends time preparing written work product that anticipates opposing positions and frames the record for appeal when necessary.
Gilles’s background in business and finance informs how she evaluates disputes. That undergraduate training gives her familiarity with financial documents and commercial terms. It also shapes how she advises clients about risk and cost, and how she approaches settlement discussions and fee arrangements.
She remains active in her role at Gilles Law, PLLC, overseeing client work and the business side of the firm. Her practice covers matters brought in state courts across North and South Carolina and matters that arise before the Federal Circuit. She continues to handle litigation and appellate issues in those jurisdictions as part of her current practice focus.
