James Michael Gallagher

I believe that divorce is a always tragedy, even if its for the right reasons. J. Michael Gallagher is a brilliant lawyer who knows the ins and outs of the legal system. He is clear, direct and objective focused. He maintains excellent client control to achieve the most desirable outcomes possiable. ...As a prospective client it is important to fully understand that you as his client must cooperate with him, and then keep out of your own way and allow him to do the job you have hired him to do. Mr. Gallagher can be pretty gruff, but he truely values positive co-parenting strategies and what is in the best interest of children...and he expertly holds people accountable. J. Michael Gallagher as a law firm has a unique, but very reasonable fee system. The flat fee for two months covers ALL his, and his legal aid Sharon's, hours. Typically, a firm will both charge a large retainer and a high hourly rate. I am completely satisfied with the value and level of service he and Sharon have provided to my case. I cannot imagine going through any of this without them in my corner. Michael and Sharon, thank you so much for all your remarkable work on our behalf! I thank God for you both.

With many years of experience, an excellent knowledge of the laws, and a witty and positive attitude to help keep me at ease during the stressful times while dealing with my ex, I recommend J. Michael Gallagher to my friends, family, and anyone having to suffer through a divorce. Without knowing m...y rights, I would have really lost out on time with my three kids. Mike and his staff have been reliable, helpful, steadfast and very understanding each time I've used Mike as my attorney. I am always very thankful to have Mike on my side.

I am a Dad, I have " Engaged" Mike on a few occasions since I originally filed ( and was eventually granted) FULL custody regarding my Son, this was a lengthy and complex " Custody Battle" , involving several states, Restraining Orders ,i multiple issues and false allegations, ie: psychopathic and an...ti-social behavior on the mothers behalf. I have had to re-visit this case a few times since it was originally filed in 2003 and I can say Mike has exceeded all my expectations in every possible regard! He is ethical, trustworthy, fair & honest. One thing that truly stands out is that he is truly concerned abut the children, in the case of my Son, his life would have been completely destroyed had he NOT been the case Mike removed ALL his mothers parental rights! Throughout the case, everyone wanted to believe the mother, the evidence spoke otherwise and he got to the bottom of it quicker than you can imagine. If your case requires an expert , as mine required many, or is even less complex, Mike has an aptitude for finding the smartest and most professional experts if needed to call on in their field. Last count there were 13 ( Thirteen) 4 inch binders for my case, I had used several attorneys before him and wasted $ because these attorneys were more out for there own best interest ( I was a bit naïve), I gave my full Faith & Confidence in Mike and his performed excellently in every regard. His staff is efficient, very professional and pleasant to deal with! It might seem like you will pay a bit more for MIke's services , but trust me, I wish I'd hired him the first time, I'd saved a lot of $ from incompetent attorney's and Guardian ad Litem's Thanks So Much Mike!!!

I felt my divorce dragged on longer than it needed to, but most of that wasn't Mr. Gallagher's fault. I was asked to supply a whole litany of information which was never used, but had we gone to trial I know we would have been better prepared. I never had any doubts about who had the better lawyer, ...& that was a comfort. My only misgiving was that since we both wanted this divorce & there were no kids involved; one would have thought we could have scheduled an arbitration sooner, since everything was pretty much decided there.