Gayle Braley
Associate
Gayle's practice primarily involves estate planning, and representation of charitable entities with regard to tax matters. She represents a wide range of estate planning clients including those with complex portfolios involving family businesses and significant real property holdings. Gayle also has significant experience in probate litigation. Gayle began her career at the Washington, D.C. law firm of Hogan & Hartson. Prior to joining McLane she was a senior attorney at D'Amante Couser Steiner Pellerin, P.A., as well as a Director at Orr & Reno, P.A.
Department
Areas of Practice
- Trust and Estates
- Probate Administration
- Tax Planning
Admissions
- New Hampshire
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- District of Columbia
Professional & Association Memberships
- New Hampshire Bar Association, both the Elder Law and Real Estate/Tax sections
- New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
- Christian Legal Society
Community Activities
- Represents a Northern New Hampshire charity that has received press and recognition by the Governor's office for its focus on economic development in the wake of the mill closings
- Serves as a member of the Board of the Concord Public Library Foundation, and has served on boards of numerous other public charities.
- Active participant in Concord Community Players organization and St. Paul's Church in Concord.
Career
- J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1991
- B.A., University of Virginia, 1988
Recent Publications and Lectures
- Gayle has lectured on both a state and national level on issues relating to estate tax and exempt organization law.