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Frank Hill, the managing director at Hill Gilstrap, P.C., began his career as a Justice Department lawyer in Washington, D.C.  His experience at the Justice Department established a foundation for litigating the most sophisticated disputes.  Upon moving to Texas, Frank began litigating cases in both State and Federal Courts, and his superior attorney skills have brought his clients victory after victory. Mr. Hill has been designated a Super Lawyer by attaining a high degree of peer recognition and decades of professional achievement.

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Areas of Practice

  • Construction Litigation

  • Employment Law

  • Civil Law Litigation & Trial Attorney

  • Civil Rights Litigation

  • Debtor Protection Litigation

Stefanie Klein is of counsel to Hill Gilstrap, P.C., where she has spent decades helping business clients avoid, resolve, litigate and arbitrate disputes. For individual clients, she has taken on lenders, builders, municipalities, public employers and private universities. Stefanie has won the loyalty of long-time clients by her commitment to hearing their needs and achieving their goals.

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Area of Practice

  • Appellate Law

  • Business and Complex Commercial Litigation

  • Bankruptcy Litigation

  • Employment Litigation

Anne Michels is of counsel to Hill Gilstrap, P.C. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas and her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. She is a long time Arlington resident and has practiced law at Hill Gilstrap for more than twenty-five years. For approximately ten years, however, Anne lived and practiced law in the Washington D.C. area, becoming licensed in both Maryland and Washington D.C. During this time, she was part of a team that coordinated discovery nationwide for a large corporation with asbestos litigation. 

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Area of Practice

  • Commercial Law

  • Employment Law

  • Constitution Law

John Nelson, Esq.

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Heather Castillio, Esq.

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Ian G. Klein is an associate attorney at Hill Gilstrap, P.C., focusing on intricate civil litigation within both state and federal jurisdictions. Prior to his transition into private practice, Mr. Klein served as a federal judicial law clerk for the Honorable W. Keith Watkins and the Honorable Myron H. Thompson in the Middle District of Alabama. His early professional years were spent defending civil claims, providing him with a profound understanding of defense tactics aimed at delaying or denying justice. Today, he leverages this insider knowledge to anticipate opposition, dismantle legal barriers and advocate for plaintiffs with persistent and strategic focus.

 

Mr. Klein’s approach is built upon exhaustive research, a commanding courtroom demeanor and written advocacy that is precise and uncompromisingly effective. He collaborates extensively with clients to define objectives, mitigate risks and execute robust legal strategies that drive results. Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Klein is a published scholar on constitutional law and civil liberties, with his research appearing in numerous legal journals nationwide. Mr. Klein earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Texas A&M University School of Law, where he led the Student Bar Association and Board of Advocates, earning induction into the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, magna cum laude, from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Area of Practice

  • Civil Rights & Constitutional Law

  • Appellate Advocacy

  • Complex Civil Litigation

  • Business and Commercial Disputes

  • Employment Law

  • Real Estate & Property Litigation

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