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John A. Gallagher
About John
Biography
At work, I am very dedicated to our clients and obtaining justice.
At home, I am very dedicated to my family (7 kids! 2 in college!), and bettering the World around us through service and kind spirit.
At play, I play hard, but safe!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
85%
34 years
Business
15%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Gallagher Law Group, P.C.
5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 210, Malvern, PA, 19355
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John A. Gallagher's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2011 | Personal Injury
I got a great settlement with Mr. Gallagher.
Mr. Gallagher got me a better settlement than I was able to get by myself. My personal injury case was settled for an amount greater than my expectations....YES!
John A. Gallagher's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gallagher is very approachable when I have any employment or labor law related questions that come up. He is very knowledgable regarding this area of the law. He has a unique ability to explain these complicated concepts so that they can be understood. Given his approachability, knowledge, and communication skills, he is the go-to guy to get up to date information on labor and employment law cases."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Concentrates in this area of law and knows his stuff."
"Excellent lawyer."
Jennifer Hanlin
Employment and labor lawyer
Randall Schauer
Employment and labor lawyer
William Payne
Employment and labor lawyer
Steven Ludwig
Employment and labor lawyer
Robert Slota
Medical malpractice lawyer
Kenneth Roos
Education lawyer
Mark Kearney
Commercial real estate lawyer
Thomas Rees
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Tinari
Employment and labor lawyer
Christian Lassen
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Suspension issued in PA, 2021
updated on 02/22/2021Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2010
Awesome Attorneys 2010, Suburban Life Main Line Magazine
2010
Readers' Choice Elite Lawyer for Workplace Issues, SmartCEO Magazine
2009
Top Employment Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
1996
Distinguished Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
New England Scholar, New England Law School
1990
New England Law Review, New England School of Law
Work Experience
2006 - Present
President, Law Offices of John A. Gallagher
1996 - 2006
Partner, High, Swartz, Roberts & Seidel
1991 - 1996
Associate, Harvey, Pennington, Herting & Renneisen
Associations
2009 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Montgomery County Bar AssociationChairman, General Practice Committee
2007 - 2008
Montgomery County Bar AssociationChairman, Labor and Employment Law Committee
2006 - 2007
Montgomery County Bar AssociationChairman, Labor and Employment Law Committeee
2002 - 2004
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember, Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Whitman v. Proconex, Inc.
Won Court Ruling in FMLA Case
Scholly v. JMK Plastering, Inc.
Won Overtime Retaliation Case
Karedes v. Gannett Company, Inc.
Won Libel/Defamation Case
Karedes v. Colella
Won Breach of Contract Case
Education
1991
New England Law School
Speaking Engagements
2007
Montgomery County Bar Association Annual Employment Law Seminar
Recent Developments in Employment Law
2006
Annual Employment Law Seminar
FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation
Publications
1998
Hiring & Discharge Compliance
The Equal Opportunity Statement
1998
Hiring & Discharge Compliance
Paid versus Unpaid Leave
1995
Benefits and Compensation Solutions
Work Related Injuries: A Legal Tarpit
1991
New England Law Review
In Wake of Exxon Valdez; Murky Legal Waters of Liability and Compensation
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a union request the chief union steward to step down?
29 Aug 2010
Q&A
Could you please explain section 402(h) of the Pa UC law?it says one is inelgible for any week they engaged in self employment
24 Aug 2010
Q&A
Can a person collect unemploment benefits and social security disability benefits at the same time.
13 Jul 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What is the Maximum Unemployment I Can Get Due to Coronavirus? What Are the Paid Sick Leave Laws?
27 Mar 2020
Video Legal Guide
Lost Benefits or Compensation Because You Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?
27 Mar 2020
Legal Guide
Summary of Coronavirus Stimulus Bill - Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed Business Owners, etc.
27 Mar 2020