Atty. David J. Gallagher

Atty. David J. Gallagher

David J. Gallagher is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Gallagher at a glance

David J. Gallagher is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Motherway & Napleton, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Illinois (B.S. Political, 2004). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David J. Gallagher is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • David practices at Motherway & Napleton, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Gallagher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Gallagher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David J. Gallagher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

David J. Gallagher is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David J. Gallagher is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David J. Gallagher is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Gallagher

Where is David J. Gallagher's law office located?
David J. Gallagher's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Motherway & Napleton, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Gallagher handle?
David J. Gallagher focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David J. Gallagher practiced law?
David J. Gallagher has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
What languages does David J. Gallagher speak?
David J. Gallagher provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did David J. Gallagher go to law school?
David J. Gallagher earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Political, 2004).
How can I contact David J. Gallagher for a consultation?
You can contact David J. Gallagher directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 2007
B.S. Political
University of Illinois
- 2004

Languages

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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