Atty. Martha Shields Gallagher

Atty. Martha Shields Gallagher

Martha Shields Gallagher is a lawyer practicing transportation law. Martha received a A.B. degree from Smith College in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Martha Shields Gallagher at a glance

Martha Shields Gallagher is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1995). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Smith College (A.B., 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Martha Shields Gallagher is a lawyer practicing transportation law
  • Martha received a A.B. degree from Smith College in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Martha practices in Washington, DC

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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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Martha Shields Gallagher's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Martha Shields Gallagher has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Martha Shields Gallagher earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (A.B., 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Western New England College School of Law
- 1993
A.B.
Smith College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995

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