Gelbman Law PLLC - Charlottesville, Virginia

tony Z.

Doris W Gelbman was everything I imagined when dealing with elder care issues with kindless and compassion. In a brief meeting, Doris was able to guide me through some wills and estate issues related to my mother’s situation. I would highly recommend her being able to concisely and with care take care of one’s legal needs. Thank you Doris and a shout out to paralegal Stephanie, excellent work.

deniese C.

12-29-2024
I highly recommend Doris Gelbman for all elder care legal services. She's up to date, prompt, patient, and good at explaining. She has done services for me that I'm very pleased with and always been available for follow-up and questions. I trust her judgement and appreciate her advice. She will take good care of you.

Raymond P.

Ms. Gelbman provided exceptional guidance in helping to manage my mother's care and assets. I particularly appreciated her understanding of VA benefits, healthcare resources, the local senior care system and how she helped me understand our situation. She made these sometimes complicated issues easy to understand and showed genuine care throughout the process. I highly recommend her.

Elliott N.

Doris Gelbman is a superb Elder Law attorney. Her knowledge of elder law and its application to my estate was more than I could have expected and far exceeded my prior experience with another lawyer.
I have a complex Will and Power of Attorney and Advance Medical Directive. Doris Gelbman carefully and patiently resolved my circumstances so they are correctly applied in my estate documents according to my wishes.
She also anticipated future probate and how to eliminate it. I recommend her highly without reservation.

EDWARD G.

After years of procrastinating on completing our estate planning documents, we reached out to this small law firm and were extremely pleased with the experience from start to finish. Doris and her assistant are professional, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with. Any complex issues were addressed straightforwardly and in a way that was easy to understand. Throughout the process we felt our questions were welcomed and answered thoroughly. We were particularly pleased with the process they followed for exchanging key drafts and making modifications. The finalization of the documents was relaxed and smooth and we left her office not only with a well-organized portfolio of documents and helpful checklists for the future but with a feeling we could comfortably refer family or friends to this firm.

Jim F.

Doris Gelbman is an experienced elder law attorney. But she has so much more to offer. She is a warm and caring person who is truly interested in helping people deal with current concerns and their plans for the future. Based on her years of experience, she has a breadth of knowledge about community resources that enables her to address all kinds of needs. She gives generously of her time by making informative public presentations. Doris listens carefully to your concerns and ideas and can help put them in a broader perspective to clarify your approach.

Carly A.

After attending several elder law workshops at the Senior Center of Charlottesville, it became clear to me that I needed to seek Doris's guidance before my mom's situation escalated into "Crisis Mode." Doris was an invaluable resource during this challenging time. Her kindness, patience, and extensive knowledge were clear from our first meeting in the workshop and even more so in our one-on-one session. Her ability to blend professionalism with a warm sense of humor made a tough topic much easier to handle.

I’m deeply grateful for Doris’s candidness and openness. She didn’t just offer expertise but also took the time to understand our situation and provide tailored advice. Her support went beyond legal guidance—she offered reassurance and clarity on next steps that was immensely comforting.

Thank you, Doris, for your exceptional guidance and for being a beacon of support during this critical phase. Your dedication made a significant difference, and I truly appreciate all you’ve done. I highly recommend reaching out to Doris if you’re considering working with her.

Lee D.

Doris Gelbman is knowledgeable, passionate about her work, and one of the kindest people I've ever met. She was a steady head and provided great insight and guidance during a very stressful time for our family after a loved one had a stroke and brain aneurysm. We cannot recommend her highly enough.