Kathleen Gallagher

Kathleen Gallagher

also known as Mary Kathleen Barredo Gallagher, Kathleen Staker

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements

About Kathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 50%

My experience in drafting contracts and litigating contract based clams are helpful in the kinds of matters my firm specializes in handling.

15 years

50%
Litigation 50%

Experienced litigating in California and Federal civil courts, and handling everything from simple small claims cases to complex international cases involving multimillion dollar claims. I am currently specializing in healthcare law.

19 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Kathleen Gallagher's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Efficient, professional and affordable

Kathleen resolved a complicated contract issue and helped me avoid court. She was very communicative, efficient and effective. I appreciated her ability to help everyone reach agreement and avoid a drawn out legal process. Her top priority was my top priority-- resolving the issue and not letting the... process drag out. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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

Excellent law firm

I did not hire Attorney Gallagher but her associate attorney and staff are amazing and spent a great deal of time with me about my issue. They did not practice the law I needed but were generous with their time, expertise around information and have integrity!

Posted by Eunice | June 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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

Professional and very good advocate

I consulted with Ms. Gallagher on a CC&R enforcement issue. She was very responsive and very timely in her responses. Ms. Gallagher discussed several options for my issue, and pointed me to the right direction. While, thankfully, the issue never resulted in litigation, I felt Ms. Gallagher is a ve...ry good advocate, and would have done very well representing me. In addition to her very good lawyering skills, Ms. Gallagher was also very kind and always ready to listen. She tries to find creative ways to resolve issues and makes you feel you have someone on your side to advocate for you.

Posted by Dana | April 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, smart and flexible

Ms. Gallagher represents me in business transactions. She drafts my documents quickly and efficiently. She is flexible and always able to come up with creative solutions to my businesses' needs. I also know her to be an effective and excellent practicing attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend h...er for any variety of legal matter.

Posted by Kristie | April 28, 2015

Very Patient with a Complicated Case!

When we contacted this lawyer for help and advise, we felt that we had run out of options. She was calm and reassuring and always available to answer our questions. Our case was extremely complicated and involved professional partnership agreements and real estate. The case involved many people a...nd businesses and she was always able to get to the heart of the matter and help us keep focused on attaining our legal options and goals. The case was not quick and not easy but she helped us reach a satisfactory outcome and we never once regretting hiring her to represent us. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for serious and competent legal counsel.

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Kathleen Gallagher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tanya Harris

Litigation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristina Sager

Litigation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kat is one of the most attentive attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. She avails herself to her clients during all hours of the day and works tirelessly on their behalf to achieve the best results possible for each case. She never shies away from a challenge. She is an outstanding member of our community."

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Sue McCurnin

Litigation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kat is extremely knowledgeable in the practice of civil litigation. There are no questions that she is unable to answer and I have never seen her back down from a challenge!"

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Allison Harvey

Litigation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Gallagher is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. I have worked with Ms. Gallagher on many matters and find that her wealth of knowledge has been very valuable in many instances. Ms. Gallagher is never intimidated by any matter, no matter how complex, and always presents many options on how to tackle a client's problem. I am extremely thankful to have Ms. Gallagher as a fellow attorney to consult with."

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Lauren Jones

Business lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Ms. Gallagher for years. She always puts her client’s needs first and tries to find creative ways to solve legal problems. She is a wonderful person to work with and had a great heart. She works hard to get the job done. I endorse her as an exceptional attorney and an asset to the legal community."

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Tanya Harris

Business lawyer

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Eunice Majam-Simpson

Litigation lawyer

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Sue McCurnin

Estate planning lawyer

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Kristina Sager

Litigation lawyer

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Lauren Jones

Estate planning lawyer

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Noelle Lamprecht

Family lawyer

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Allison Harvey

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2007

Traynor Honor Society, McGeorge School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Of Counsel, Ramon G. Barredo & Associates, APLC

2014 - 2016

Of Counsel, Hughey Law Group

2014 - 2022

Partner, Gallagher Jones LLP

2013 - 2017

Of Counsel, A.L. Harvey Law, PLC

2011 - 2014

Owner, Law Offices of Kathleen Barredo Staker

2007 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP

2005 - 2007

Paralegal, Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Dreyer, Babich, Buccola & Callaham

Associations

2014 - Present

Women Lawyers of Sacramento

Member

2017 - 2020

Women Lawyers of Sacramento

Board Member

2016 - 2022

State Bar of California

Member, Business Litigation Standing Committee

2015 - 2017

Yolo County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

International Client v. 2 Luxury Brands and a Major Online Store

Confidential Settlement

Plaintiff v. Client Auto Shop

Settlement of less than $5,000

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Education

2006

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

Juris Doctorate

1999

California State University, California Polytechnic State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

December 15, 2016 - Mind Your Business Radio Show with Attorney Allison Harvey You've Been Served... Now What?

Languages

Tagalog

English

Activity

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