Atty. John M. Gallagher

Atty. John M. Gallagher

John M. Gallagher is a lawyer practicing plaintiff personal injury law, employment discrimination, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Hazleton Hazleton 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (570) 990-1326 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John M. Gallagher at a glance

John M. Gallagher is an Associate based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, family law, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1990) and University of Scranton (B.S. Political, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Hazleton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Gallagher is a lawyer practicing plaintiff personal injury law, employment discrimination, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John M. received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John M. practices at Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, P.C. in Hazleton, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Gallagher's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

John M. Gallagher is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

John M. Gallagher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Family Law

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

John M. Gallagher is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John M. Gallagher is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

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

John M. Gallagher is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Hazleton or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Gallagher

Where is John M. Gallagher's law office located?
John M. Gallagher's law practice is located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The firm is Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Gallagher handle?
John M. Gallagher focuses on discrimination, personal injury, family law, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John M. Gallagher practiced law?
John M. Gallagher has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John M. Gallagher go to law school?
John M. Gallagher earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Political, 1987).
How can I contact John M. Gallagher for a consultation?
You can contact John M. 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.
What awards or recognition has John M. Gallagher received?
John M. Gallagher's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1990
B.S. Political
University of Scranton
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.