Birgitte Gilliland

Outside Counsel for Superior Court Receiver and Partition Referee

Birgitte Gilliland is an attorney serving as Outside Counsel and Field Agent for the Superior Court Receiver and Partition Referee at the Law Offices of Matthew L. Taylor, a role she has held since June 2020. In this capacity, she specializes in partitions, evictions, and various real estate matters within the San Francisco Bay Area.1

Educational Background

Gilliland holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Emory University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Boston University.1

Professional Experience

Her career includes significant roles such as:

Vice President at MMA Financial, LLC (2002-2004): Managed complex public housing transactions.
Associate at Holland & Knight LLP (1997-2002): Worked in the business law department focusing on corporate, tax, and real estate practices.
Hearing Officer at Brookline Rent Control Board (1993-1995): Conducted administrative hearings related to evictions and landlord complaints.1

Licenses and Languages

Gilliland is admitted to practice law in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts. She is also fluent in Danish.1

Experience

Outside Counsel for Superior Court Receiver and Partition Referee at Law Offices of Matthew L. Taylor (June 2020 - Present)

Vice President at MMA Financial, LLC (July 2002 - May 2004), Associate at Holland & Knight LLP (August 1997 - July 2002), Hearing Officer at Brookline Rent Control Board (September 1993 - August 1995)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History, Magna Cum Laude from Boston University (1984 - 1988), Doctor of Law (JD) from Emory University School of Law (1988 - 1991)