Atty. Peter Joseph Gallagher

Atty. Peter Joseph Gallagher

Peter Joseph Gallagher is a lawyer practicing business litigation, probate & fiduciary litigation, chancery/equity litigation and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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Profile Summary

About Peter Joseph Gallagher at a glance

Peter Joseph Gallagher is a Member based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Ferro Labella & Weiss L.L.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2001), New York (2003), and Pennsylvania (2007). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C. (J.D. Georgetown, 2001) and The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey (B.A., 1996). Active member of Organizations/Memberships •New Jersey Supreme Court Appointment to the District V-C Ethics Committee, 2008 - present •American Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association - Amicus Committee •Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, New Jersey. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Joseph Gallagher is a lawyer practicing business litigation, probate & fiduciary litigation, chancery/equity litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Peter practices at Ferro Labella & Weiss L.L.C. in Hackensack, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joseph Gallagher's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Peter Joseph Gallagher is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter Joseph Gallagher is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter Joseph Gallagher is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Joseph Gallagher

Where is Peter Joseph Gallagher's law office located?
Peter Joseph Gallagher's law practice is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. The firm is Ferro Labella & Weiss L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joseph Gallagher handle?
Peter Joseph Gallagher focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter Joseph Gallagher practiced law?
Peter Joseph Gallagher has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Peter Joseph Gallagher go to law school?
Peter Joseph Gallagher earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Peter Joseph Gallagher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Georgetown
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
- 2001
B.A.
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2007
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted: 2009
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2010

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