Atty. William A. Gallina

Atty. William A. Gallina

White Plains personal injury attorney, William A. Gallina, is one of our founding partners.

New York New York 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Gallina at a glance

William A. Gallina is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Washor, Kool, Sosa, Maiorana & Schwartz LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1967), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1967), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Supreme Court (1967). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1967) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.S.M.E., 1962). Active member of Officer and Director, American and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • White Plains personal injury attorney, William A. Gallina, is one of our founding partners
  • He has retired from full-time practice but currently serves our office in an Of Counsel capacity
  • Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Gallina brought together a formal education in both mechanical engineering and the law combined with decades of experience trying personal injury cases
  • His education and experience formed a unique combination of legal and technical skill that achieved winning results in complicated cases, from car wrecks to construction site accidents
  • Born and raised in the Westchester, Mr. Gallina still maintains deep roots in the community, and is committed to the advancement of the legal profession in his hometown
  • Mr. Gallina served on the committee for the Selection of Judicial Hearing Officers, as well as the Disciplinary Committee for the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department
  • He is also a former member of the Indigent Defense Organization Oversight Committee (IDOOC) for the Appellate Division, First Department
  • In addition to his prominent memberships on legal committees, Mr. Gallina volunteered his time as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association at St. John's University

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Gallina's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Gallina handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

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Product Liability

William A. Gallina is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

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 York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Gallina

Where is William A. Gallina's law office located?
William A. Gallina's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Washor, Kool, Sosa, Maiorana & Schwartz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Gallina handle?
William A. Gallina focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William A. Gallina practiced law?
William A. Gallina has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William A. Gallina go to law school?
William A. Gallina earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S.M.E., 1962).
How can I contact William A. Gallina for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1967
B.S.M.E.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1967

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