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Atty. John Joseph Gallagher

Atty. John Joseph Gallagher

Mr. John Joseph Gallagher is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, litigation, bankruptcy chapter 11.

Washington Washington 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (771) 328-9559 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Joseph Gallagher at a glance

John Joseph Gallagher is a employment, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972) and District of Columbia (1974). Educated at Cornell Law School JD (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Joseph Gallagher is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, litigation, bankruptcy chapter 11
  • John has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Gallagher's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Joseph Gallagher is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Joseph Gallagher is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John Joseph Gallagher is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Joseph Gallagher is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Joseph Gallagher

Where is John Joseph Gallagher's law office located?
John Joseph Gallagher's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Gallagher handle?
John Joseph Gallagher focuses on employment, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Joseph Gallagher practiced law?
John Joseph Gallagher has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Joseph Gallagher go to law school?
John Joseph Gallagher earned their education at (—).
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Education

Cornell Law School JD
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974

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