About Us

Gillian A. Woodward

A native of suburban Philadelphia, Attorney Woodward moved to the York Community shortly after graduating from Dickinson Law School in 2007. Gillian started in York as a law clerk for a Common Pleas Judge. She then spent several years working for the York County District Attorney’s Office before going into private practice.

As a sole practitioner for several years she knows that dedication is key to serving clients’ needs. Attorney Woodward focuses her practice on legal issues affecting families:

• Child Advocacy & Welfare
• Family Law
• Divorce
• Custody
• Estate Planning – Wills, Powers of Attorney, Etc.
• Estate Administration & Probate
• Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant
• Juvenile Delinquency

Bar Admissions:

• Pennsylvania 2007
• New Jersey 2007 (not currently practicing in New Jersey)

Education:

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

• BA – Criminal Justice, with Business Administration Minor – 2004 Cum Laude

Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Juris Doctor – 2007

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association 2007 – Present
• York County Bar Association 2007- Present

Honors and Awards

• Miller Center for Public Interest
• American Trial Attorney Mock Trial Team

Community Activities

• Participant in clinic(s) offered by the York County Bar Association to help the public access the legal system
• Presenter for York County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteer trainings

Staff bios:

Wanda Stahle is a native of York County. She spent many years as a direct assistant for Estates and Trusts Attorney Paul McCleary and continues to serve several of McCleary’s clients. Wanda is incredibly knowledgeable in the area of Estate Planning and Administration as well as Real Estate. With a strict attention to detail, she works closely with Attorney Woodward to ensure that all angles of a client’s situation are considered and discussed.

Mary Ruhlman spent many years working for local banking establishments. When she switched over to the legal field, her background in banking gave her an irreplaceable knowledge that she is able to apply for our clients’ benefit.

Both Wanda and Mary bring immeasurable wisdom and experience to the table when handling client affairs. The unique dynamic at the Law Offices of Gillian A. Woodward, PC allows clients to feel that every aspect of their circumstances have been considered and protected appropriately.