Grieta Gilchrist

Grieta Gilchrist is a dedicated attorney who focuses on estate planning and bankruptcy matters. With a client-first approach, she ensures every plan is tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family. Grieta takes the time to listen, advise, and build lasting legal solutions that work when they’re needed most.

Grieta earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 2000. She then completed her Juris Doctor at the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2005. With nearly two decades of legal experience, she is well-equipped to guide clients through complex legal processes.

Grieta assists clients with estate planning, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure matters, and credit harassment issues. She avoids generic legal templates and instead builds thoughtful plans designed to reflect each family’s values and goals. Her legal work ensures that plans remain relevant and legally sound as life changes.

Grieta’s method is different from many lawyers. She offers fixed fees so clients know what to expect, avoids surprise charges, and ensures assets are titled correctly. She also keeps lines of communication open, providing updates and guidance to help families stay informed and secure over time.

Grieta helps people not just with legal paperwork, but with organizing their financial lives. Her support includes advice on life planning topics like insurance, college savings, and retirement preparation. She focuses on transferring both financial and personal legacies—what matters most to families beyond money.

Grieta Gilchrist is committed to building long-term relationships with her clients and being there through all of life’s changes. Her clear communication, practical advice, and dedication to lasting solutions have helped many families achieve peace of mind and legal confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Gilchrist Law Firm, P.C.
• Partner, Maxwell & Gilchrist, P.C. (2020-2023)
• Attorney, GG Law Firm (2018-2020)
• Attorney, Gilchrist & Rivera, P.C. (2010-2011)
• Associate Attorney, Kennedy & Han, P.C. (2006-2008)

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  BS in Chemical Engineering

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