About the Author: Peter J. Gilbert

Peter J. Gilbert, Esquire is the Founder and Principal Attorney of HighPoint Law Offices, P.C., a Chalfont, Pennsylvania estate planning and elder law firm established in 1999. With more than 43 years in the legal profession, Peter has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1982. His academic background includes a B.A. from Haverford College, a B.D. from Yale Divinity School, and a J.D. from William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

Peter focuses on complex estate planning, trust and probate administration, elder law, dementia and long-term care preparedness, special needs planning, and business succession planning. He is an Accredited Estate Planner through the National Association of Estate Planning Councils and holds advanced postgraduate credentials in Medicaid Practice Systems, Elder Law, Long-Term Care, and Estate Planning Advanced Studies. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Bucks County Bar Association, WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, NAELA, Bucks County Estate Planning Council, and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Peter founded HighPoint Law Offices to create a relationship-centered alternative to impersonal estate planning “document mills.” His earlier 17 years in pastoral ministry shaped his approach to law, grounding his practice in compassion, deep listening, plain-English guidance, and respect for each family’s goals. This experience also inspired HighPoint’s proprietary LifePlan Process™ and ACE Client Care™ program, which help families keep estate plans aligned as laws, assets, and personal circumstances change.

Beyond his legal practice, Peter serves voluntarily on the Board of Trustees at Christ’s Home, a charitable organization supporting senior adults and disadvantaged children. He enjoys teaching, handcrafts, and traveling, and he and his wife Joan are proud parents and grandparents.
Through HighPoint Law Offices, Peter supports the firm’s mission of helping families protect what matters most with clarity, care, and long-term planning. Readers can learn more through the company About page or connect with Peter on LinkedIn.