About Patrick
Patrick Jean-Gilles grew up asking practical questions about how laws affect everyday life. He took those questions to Florida International University, where he completed a B.S. in 2006 before returning to the same school for a J.D., awarded in 2010. The law school years shaped his approach to litigation and client work. He left with courtroom experience and an interest in matters that cross state and federal lines.
He began practicing in the Miami area and in 2012 established his practice under the name Patrick Jean Gilles, PA. Since then he has maintained a steady presence in the local bar. He is admitted to practice in Florida and is authorized to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Those admissions have allowed him to handle cases at both trial and appellate levels.
His professional affiliations include membership in the U.S. Federal Bar Association. He is also a member of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, a role he has held since 2014. These memberships reflect work that often touches on property disputes, estate matters and federal court procedure. Colleagues say he balances attention to detail with a practical sense for resolving contested matters.
In court and in client meetings he aims for clear explanations. He has handled matters that require briefing at the appellate level and has litigated in state courts across Florida. The record shows a practice engaged in both transactional review and contested litigation. His setup as a small firm allows him to oversee cases personally from intake to resolution.
Outside of hearings and filings he spends time drafting trust instruments and reviewing real estate transactions. He also prepares appellate briefs for cases in the Eleventh Circuit when federal issues are at play. He keeps up active membership in professional organizations to stay current on procedural changes and developments in trust and estate law.
He practices through the firm Patrick Jean Gilles, PA, and handles matters arising in Florida state courts and in the federal appellate forum. His current practice focuses on real property, trusts and estates matters and federal litigation in the Eleventh Circuit.
