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My practice is focused on the two things that I know well: Litigation and Aviation. If you have a small business with a claim or if your family has been affected by an accident or tragedy you need a trial lawyer to get you to, and through, a trial. When I represent you, you have a lawyer who is both courtroom- and combat-tested. I represent clients who have disputes with individuals, small businesses, multi-billion dollar corporations and the United States Government. If your business or family has been affected by someone else's wrongdoing, your lawyer should be equipped to litigate against the biggest companies in the world and the government, if necessary.
I'm a proud Navy veteran, I was a Naval Aviator and I deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq several times between 2001 and 2004 where I logged dozens of combat flight missions. After I left the Navy, I joined a premier Philadelphia law firm where I litigated, large, complex, multi-million dollar negligence, product liability, breach of contract, fraud and wrongful death cases.
I have an engineering degree and years of piloting, teaching, courtroom and combat experience which give me the ability to stay calm under pressure and the ability to explain complicated matters to courts and juries in an accessible, easily understandable way that leads to success.
If you are an accident victim, I operate on a contingent fee basis – that means that you do not pay for legal services or legal costs unless and until there is a recovery of money damages. I handle injury and wrongful death litigation cases on a contingent fee basis.
If you have an individual or small business claim, I have the flexibility to work out billing arrangements that fit your needs. These claims can include negligence, fraud, breach of contract, consumer protection, defective product, and other cases where someone has committed a tort - that is a legal wrong - against you.
As a veteran I understand that active duty personnel, reservists and veterans are not always treated with the respect that they deserve from the Veterans Administration, government agencies, private employers and others.
If you are serving or have served honorably in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard and you have any legal question at all, call or email and I will get back to you.
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Acquired: 2010
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230 South Broad Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Posted by Tim | August 5, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted John with an aviation issue I needed to resolve. I explained my predicament, he was compassionate and made me feel comfortable. He offered his advice with an explanation of why he advised me to proceed. His council was spot on! One phone call later my issue was resolved and closed. I...
Posted by Patrick | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I was injured on a Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight to the Midwest in 2017. I interviewed several lawyers, including John Gagliano who came highly recommended by an associate. After talking with John Gagliano and understanding his vast experience in aviation as a pilot and a successful lawyer with m...
Posted by Joe | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After my infant son and I were attacked by a pit bull, I suffered significant physical injuries and emotional distress, leading to PTSD. John was there with empathy, support and expertise to help ease us through the legal process. As the litigation proceeded we were presented with a number of optio...
Posted by Katrina Zilberman | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My husband was a Navy pilot killed in his airplane that had a catastrophic failure as it approached the aircraft carrier. He saved his crew, but sacrificed his life. To us, our young kids and me, he was a father, a husband and our hero. Because of John’s diligence and sincere care for our family, t...
Posted by Joseph | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
John J. Gagliano handled my personal injury case with speed, dedication and attention to detail. He knew exactly what to do to obtain a favorable settlement in the shortest possible time. He worked efficiently and professionally with a respected liability expert to craft an engineering report docum...
"John and I have worked together on multiple litigation matters. He is easily one of the most phenomenal litigators I have ever had the privilege of observing in person. He brings to the courtroom discipline and toughness earned as a navy pilot and the brilliance of a litigator seasoned at the highest levels of our profession. I strongly endorse him."
Business lawyer
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Gagliano Law Offices
2010 - 2017
Attorney, The Wolk Law Firm
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Lawyer Pilots Bar AssociationMember
The case settled before trial.
Jury verdict for $2.1 million
The case settled before trial.
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
2018
FOIA- United States Freedom of Information Act
2016
The New Part 23: Proposed Changes to Small Airplane Airworthiness Standards
2016
English
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