John Joseph Gagliano

John Joseph Gagliano

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 15 years

Aviation Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Aviation, Litigation

230 South Broad Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Aviation 50%

I hold FAA Airline Pilot, Flight Instructor and sUAS (Drone) certificates. I represent passengers, pilots and drone operators who have been involved in incidents or accidents, have regulatory questions, or are facing FAA, NTSB or other pressure.

15 years

50%
Litigation 50%

The majority of my work is litigation on behalf of small businesses and families who have been harmed by aviation and other injuries, negligence, fraud, defective products, breach of contract, breach of consumer protections and other wrongful acts.

15 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 5 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2020

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gagliano Law Offices

230 South Broad Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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John Joseph Gagliano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim | August 5, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Happy Camper

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... could not be happier! I would not hesitated to recommend or seed John's council in the future.

Posted by Patrick | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Skilled Lawyer

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...echanical engineering degree, I knew he was the clear choice for whom I wanted to handle my case. My confidence and trust in John was very strong from the very beginning. John was professional, honest, ethical, diligent and hardworking. His advice and guidance for me during the case was exceptional with John providing working sessions and many updates to me throughout the 18 months of working together. My case was a challenging case given I didn’t report the injury right away figuring the injury would heal on its own over time, but it didn’t. Because of my delay in reporting there was a significant amount of evidence that was destroyed or not collected, making John’s job significantly more difficult. John crafted an excellent case with several expert witnesses that, when all combined, presented an extremely compelling case with a favorable outcome. I highly recommend John as he is an exceptionally skilled lawyer, easy to work with, very generous with his time, dedicated and is committed to getting the most for his clients.

Posted by Joe | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceeded Expectations

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...ns that John guided us through, explaining both the pros and cons of each, so that were able to come to the best decision for our family. We chose a binding arbitration, where John performed brilliantly on our behalf. The arbitrator's award exceeded our expectations and allowed us to focus on our family and our health. I highly recommend John as a trial lawyer.

Posted by Katrina Zilberman | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer. Highly recommended!!!

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...hat will always be his legacy. The crash was life altering and devastating-- we needed to learn to be a family without him. A lawsuit, reliving this horrific event was unimaginable. John, a former Navy pilot, showed compassion for our grieving and understanding of not only what had happened, but of our loss. For this I am grateful. John guided me through the litigation step-by-step, allowing us time and space to heal as a family, while respectfully communicating the process. There is no way to measure a life or to lessen a family’s suffering. But, because of John’s hard work, I was able to focus on my children and grow as a family instead of worrying about a mortgage payment, college tuition or financial burdens. That was his gift to us. Thank you, John. John has my highest recommendation.

Posted by Joseph | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Difficult Personal Injury Case - Superb Result

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...enting the cause of the injury that forced the defendant to settle within 72 hours. I recommend that anyone involved in personal injury, aviation or drone litigation consider retaining Attorney Gagliano without hesitation.

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Lee Shlamowitz

Litigation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Gagliano Law Offices

2010 - 2017

Attorney, The Wolk Law Firm

Associations

2010 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Association For Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Lawyer Pilots Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Vallero v. Asiana Airlines and The Boeing Company

The case settled before trial.

Bechtel v. Sandel Avionics, Inc. et al.

Jury verdict for $2.1 million

Fatal crash of multi-engine executive plane

The case settled before trial.

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Education

2010

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Villanova University

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering

Speaking Engagements

2018

IATSBA Conference

FOIA- United States Freedom of Information Act

2016

SMU Law Review Air Law Symposium

The New Part 23: Proposed Changes to Small Airplane Airworthiness Standards

2016

American Bar Association, Tips from Cockpit to Courtroom Litigating a Military Aviation Accident

Languages

English

Activity

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