James Michael Gallagher

James Michael Gallagher

also known as J. Michael Gallagher

4.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Monroe, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

1203 West Main, Monroe, WA

About James

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 36 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1989

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

J. Michael Gallagher Attorney at Law

1203 West Main, Monroe, WA, 98272

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James Michael Gallagher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

HE WORKED FOR ME

MIKE WAS ON MY SIDE THE ENTIRE TIME!! YES HE IS A LITTLE "COCKY" AND GIVES YOU HOMEWORK TO DO, AND TELLS YOU HOW IT IS NO BEATING AROUND THE BUSH PROMISING YOU SOMETHING HE CANT DELIVER JUST TO GET YOUR MONEY LIKE OTHER LAWYERS I HAVE HAD IN THE PAST!!!!!! HE IS VERY CONFIDENT AND CARES ABOUT YOUR ...CASE AND HAS ALL HIS DUCKS IN A ROW PRIOR TO GOING TO TRIAL!!! AT TRIAL IS WHEN HIS TRUE COLORS COME OUT HE IS VERY SHARP AND KNOWS HIS SH#T AND VERY QUICKTO RESPOND!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing! Outstanding results in my case. I would recommend Mr. Gallagher to anyone seeking an aggressive divorce attorney.

Last autumn, my husband blind-sided me with divorce papers. His initial settlement offer was outrageously one-sided. In blind fear and desperation, I searched my mind for Seattle attorneys I'd heard of. I remembered television ads from this one guy: a kind-looking fellow who looked in the camera and ...said "don't be a weekend parent; give me a call." Literally with trembling fingers, I searched on the internet and gave J. Michael Gallagher's office a call and scheduled a consult. He agreed to take my case, handing me a large folder and "some homework to do." It has been a long, tough road, with some of the most unbelievable proposals and motions coming from the other side. Along the way Mike was always there for me, and I always knew he would go to bat for me when the latest volley came our way. He would respond to a 50-page ramble with a well-written, 3-page reply and in almost all our motions, the judge ruled in our favor. Now, almost a year later (THREE attorneys later, on the oppostion's side), we have a good settlement and the avoidance of trial, which the other side so dearly wanted. I simply cannot say enough good things about Mike; he DOES say and do everything he says he will. I know: he saved me. GIve him a call; you will NOT regret it.

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James Michael Gallagher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel McCormick

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mike is an aggressive attorney who has no reservations about taking the action needed to get the results you want. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Goykhman Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael fights aggressively for his clients in court. They have a powerful advocate in their corner when he is at their side."

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Daniel McCormick

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Pro Bono, WSBA

Work Experience

1985 - 1985

Caucus attorney, Washington State Legislature

1980 - 1984

Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General Office

Associations

1989 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1989 - Present

US Supreme Court Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

B. v. L

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B. v. L

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Education

1982

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Washington and Lee University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Cookbook The Alcoholic's Cookbook

2011

book She is Not Your Friend - 15th Anniversary Edition

1996

Book She is not Your Friend--A Man's Guide to Understanding Women

Languages

English

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