Louis S. Gillow, IP Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Over 57 years of legal practice · focused on IP, Personal Injury, and Real Estate
Charlotte, NC
Practicing ip in Charlotte since 1969.
- 57+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Louis S. Gillow is an attorney based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on IP, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Louis has over 57 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC
- Experience
- over 57 years
- Known for
- IP · Personal Injury · Real Estate
- Handles IP, Personal Injury, and Real Estate matters from Charlotte, NC.
- Over 57 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Louis S. Gillow: Louis S. Gillow is an attorney based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on IP, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Louis has over 57 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Louis S. Gillow
Louis concentrates on ip, personal injury, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Louis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP
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Personal Injury
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Real Estate
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IP cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Louis takes ip matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Louis takes personal injury matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Louis takes real estate matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Louis S. Gillow — Over 57 years of North Carolina ip experience
Louis S. Gillow is an attorney based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on IP, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Louis has over 57 years of legal experience.
Mr. Louis S. Gillow is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real property, real estate and 1 other area of law. Louis S. received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1951, and has been licensed for 57 years. Louis S. practices in Charlotte, NC.
Working with Louis on a ip matter
Mr. Louis S. Gillow is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real property, real estate and 1 other area of law. Louis S. received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1951, and has been licensed for 57 years. Louis S. practices in Charlotte, NC.
Clients Louis works with
Louis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, personal injury, and real estate matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Louis S. Gillow's legal education and bar admissions
Temple University School of Law
J.D. · 1957
United States Naval Academy
B.S. · 1951
Jurisdictions
Louis's state bar admissions
North Carolina
1977 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1971 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1969 · ACTIVE
Louis studied at J.D. in Temple University School of Law and B.S. in United States Naval Academy.
Law school and academic background
Louis completed J.D. in Temple University School of Law and B.S. in United States Naval Academy. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Louis runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Louis S. Gillow's office in Charlotte
Louis's primary office is at 1616 Queens Rd. W., Charlotte, NC, 28207. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Louis S. Gillow — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Louis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Louis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Louis's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Louis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Louis
Louis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Louis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Louis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Louis S. Gillow
How much does it cost to hire Louis for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Louis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Louis offer a free consultation?
Louis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Louis's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Louis's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Louis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Louis take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?
Louis is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Louis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Louis?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Louis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Louis accepting new ip clients right now?
Louis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina
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