Atty. Michael T. Gallagher
Phi Alpha Delta. Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America, 1983-2007.
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About Michael T. Gallagher at a glance
Michael T. Gallagher is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Gallagher Law Firm PLLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1965) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Northern Districts of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1965). Educated at University of Texas (LL.B., 1965) and University of Houston legal education (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Lawyers Involved For Texas, 1975-1976 Board of Directors, 1975 President-Elect, 1977 President, 1978) New York Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Chairman: Task Force Committee, 1972-1974 Coordinating Committe, Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association and ). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America, 1983-2007
Author
- "Evidence for the Plaintiff in a Product Liability Action," 19 South Tex
- Law Journal 559, 1978
- "The Child Victim: Proving Future Medical Needs for the Child," Trial Magazine, March 1988
- "Proof of the Future Medical Care Needs for the Injured Child," Am Jur Proof of Facts, 3rd Ed
- Vol. 4, Bancroft-Whitney, 1989
- "Seatbelt Safety," Automotive Engineering and Litigation, Garland Law Publishing Company
Lecturer
- Professional Development Program, State Bar of Texas, 1982, 1984, 1985
- Medical Malpractice Conference, Texas Tech University School of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law, 1983
- National College of Advocacy, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1983, 1984, 1985
- Trial Advocacy Program, University of Texas School of Law, 1985
- Products Liability and Personal Injury Law Conference, University of Texas School of Law, 1985
- Big City Colloquium, Texas Municipal League, 1986
- Federal Law Institute, Federal Bar Association, Tulane University, 1986
- Civil Trial Advocacy Program, University of Houston Law Center, 1986
- Annual Convention, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1986
- Annual Symposium, Texas Medical Association, 1986
- Annual Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association/The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Candidate Seminar, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, 1986
- Spring Seminar, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1986
- South Padre Island Seminar, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1986
- Annual Convention, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, 1986
- Specialized Course on Trial Advocacy, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1986
- Insurance Liability Conference, Texas Bar Foundation, 1986
- Midwinter Convention, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1987
- Annual Meeting, North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, 1987
- The Tort Revolution & Your Practice, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1987
- Proving Damages in Tort Litigation, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1987
- Continuing Legal Education Program Tort Reform, South Texas College of Law Alumni Association, 1987
- St. Mary's 4th Summer Seminar, Tort Law, 1988-1992
- 12th Annual Page Keeton Products Liability and Personal Injury Law Conference, University of Texas School of Law, 1988
- Preparation and Trial of a Products Liability Case, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1988, 1989
- National Association of Attorney Generals, 1989
- American Society of Safety Engineers, 1989
- Annual Seminar & Convention, Georgia Trial Lawyers, 1989
- Advanced Personal Injury Seminar, South Texas College of Law, 1989
- Advanced Settlement Techniques Seminar, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1989
- Plain Speaking in the Personal Injury Case, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1989
- Annual Seminar, Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, 1990
- 2nd Annual Malpractice Conference, South Texas College of Law, 1990
- Continuing Legal Education Committee, Houston Bar Association, 1991
- 3rd Annual Last Chance Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1991
- Texas Automobile Injury Litigation, South Texas College of Law, 1992
- Trial Lawyers Trial Notebook Seminar, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1992
- 15th Annual Civil Trial Advocacy Course, Texas College of Trial Advocacy, 1992
- Special Counsel to the House Committee on Strict Liability, 1977-1981
- Governor's Select Committee on Workers Compensation, 1977-1979
- House-Senate Joint Committee on Higher Education, 1981-1982
- Select Committee on Selection, Compensation and Tenure Judges, 1982
- Supreme Court Committee on Revision of Disciplinary Procedures, 1982
- Committee on Improvement of Disciplinary Procedures, 1982
- Chairman, Administration of Justice Committee, 1984-1985
- Supreme Court Committee on Improvement of Discipline Procedures, 1985
- Supreme Court Committee on Speedy Trials, 1985
- Supreme Court Grievance Oversight Committee, 1985
- Founder, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Sanctions Committee
Practice Areas Explained
Michael T. Gallagher's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael T. Gallagher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael T. Gallagher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael T. Gallagher is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Michael T. Gallagher is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael T. Gallagher is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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