Gierach and Gierach, P.A. has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Probate Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Winter Park, Florida firm for guiding families and executors through probate.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Gierach and Gierach, P.A. Earned the Recognition
Gierach and Gierach, P.A. is a Winter Park law firm focused on estate planning, probate and workers’ compensation defense, serving Orlando, Orange County and clients across Florida. The firm was founded in 1986 by Elroy and John Gierach. Co-founder and Principal Attorney John R. Gierach is board certified in workers’ compensation by the Florida Bar and has 43 years of estate planning experience and 35 years in workers’ compensation defense, and the firm holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The estate planning practice covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianships, asset protection and estate tax planning.
On the probate side, the firm represents executors, administrators and trustees, handles will contests and probate litigation, and assists with real estate in probate and estates without a will, including remote probate for out-of-state families. The workers’ compensation practice defends employers against disputed or improper claims. Longtime staff members have each been with the firm for more than 25 years, and initial consultations are free.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a loved one’s estate, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Gierach and Gierach, P.A. has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Winter Park and throughout Florida.