About Christine
Biography
Ms. Gale is a shareholder with the Pittsburgh firm of Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko, & Pocrass, P.C. She handles complex family law cases involving equitable distribution, pension and business valuation, support, alimony, custody and adoption matters throughout Pennsylvania in both trial court and appellate courts. Ms. Gale has authored numerous articles for semi-annual Pennsylvania Bar Association's Family Law workshops and is a regular author and panelist for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Since 1997, Ms. Gale has anually served as author and speaker on the topic of alimony at the Family Law Update for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. She currently serves in the official capacity of Past Chair for the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Family Law Section and has served on three sessions as a Council member for the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Ms. Gale co-authored the Pennsylvania Family Practice Manual with Frederick N. Frank, Esquire, in 1990; authored the Tax Aspects of Divorce in Pennsylvania in 1993; and regularly lectured for the Law for the People seminar sponsored by the Allegheny County Bar Association. She serves on the Board of Directors for Smokefree Pennsylvania and for the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Gale received her B.A. in 1975 from the Pennsylvania State University and her Juris Doctorate with honors in 1981 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C.
Fax
707 Grant St Fl 33, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1908
fgbmp.comFrank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.
707 Grant Street, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Family Law Firm, U.S. News and World Report
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Family Law Firm, U.S. News and World Report
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C.
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.
Associations
1981 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1981 - 1983
Women's Center and Shelter of Gr. PittsburghBoard of Directors
Education
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Alimony
2014
Alimony
2013
Alimony
2012
Alimony
2011
Alimony
2010
Alimony
2009
Alimony
2008
Alimony
2007
Alimony
2006
Alimony
2005
Alimony
2004
Alimony
2003
Alimony
2002
Alimony
2001
Alimony
2000
Alimony
1999
Alimony
1998
Alimony
1997
Alimony
Publications
1993
1990
N/A
Languages
English