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Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 210, Malvern, PA, 19355
37 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Gary | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best decision made I hired John Gallagher
I searched for advice on how to present my case at an upcoming hearing and I came across John’s videos on line. John’s advice on hiring a lawyer really hit the spot for me. I visited his website and called. He got back to me within the hour. I met with John at his office and we went over the case. I...
Posted by Jo | June 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
"Speak softly and carry a big stick"
If you are looking for an attorney that can negotiate in a soft, peaceful and knowledgeable manner while simultaneously exuding the kind of strength that reveals he will not back down from a fight, then John Gallagher is the attorney for you. Since this was my first time experiencing anything like th...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2015 | Employment & Labor
The Worst Attorney!
He signed a contract to help me with my employment matter, cashed my check, and never helped! He missed the deadlines to file an appeal with unemployment and never filed the lawsuit he stated he was filing.
I am now taking this up with Avvo corporate. I believe it is false in whole or in part. Regrettably, the person who submitted this has refused my request through Avvo to address/resolve the situation. I help hundreds of people per year; I regret whatever experience this person had, but unless he/she contacts me, I cannot address/fix it. Most people who call me are very distressed; I get that, but I believe doing something like this is wrong. I have a positive reputation within the industry, and almost all of my reviews are very good. For now, I have to live with this review....
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not someone I would recommend
I was incredibly disappointed in my experience with John Gallagher and his firm. In the beginning John was going to be a crusader for my cause, on principle! (and of course for compensation, let's be realistic) However, once the resistance came from the other party, the crusader spirit quickly waned ...
Well, I am sad to see this. Here is my response. First, I do not crusade on principle, ever. Second, I often consider taking cases subject to learning additional information from the employer. Sometimes, things don't "check out." Third, my style is assertive, honest and straightforward. The author of this comment most assuredly was not a party to any conversations I had with opposing counsel. In fact, my approach with other lawyers is almost always to "catch bees with honey.". Four, I am not a "blamer." Finally, it seems likely that this is a matter I did not put in suit, and the client may have been disappointed in my decision in this regard. I try my best, and sometimes I "fail," and I guess I did here....
Posted by Joe | August 30, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Gallagher review
John was clearly an asset who did a great job for me and handled my case well. He came up with an out of the box approach. He did excellent research on the issue at hand . He handled the opposition well. I am very happy with his knowledge of the law his preparation and his work ethic. He handled hims...
"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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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.
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
2006 - Present
President, Law Offices of John A. Gallagher
1996 - 2006
Partner, High, Swartz, Roberts & Seidel
1991 - 1996
Associate, Harvey, Pennington, Herting & Renneisen
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
Won Court Ruling in FMLA Case
Won Overtime Retaliation Case
Won Libel/Defamation Case
Won Breach of Contract Case
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Recent Developments in Employment Law
2006
FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation
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