William J. Gallagher Partner

610.840.0200

As a former Public Defender for Chester County and Captain in the Marine Corps, Bill’s proclivity for trying complex litigation cases comes as no surprise.

William J. Gallagher has been practicing law and serving the community for over 50 years. His practice focuses on general litigation, personal injury and professional malpractice cases, trusts and estates and family law matters.

Mr. Gallagher currently serves as president of Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the Chester County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee and Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Legal Services to the Public Committee.

A longtime resident of Kennett Square, Mr. Gallagher has also served as zoning hearing board solicitor for the Kennett Township since 1970.

A graduate of La Salle University, Mr. Gallagher received his law degree from Villanova University.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Legal Services to the Public Committee, Senior Lawyers Committee
American Bar Association
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, President
Kennett Township, Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Chester County Estate Planning Council

Previous Memberships

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Disciplinary Board Hearing Officer

Community Involvement

Chester County Community Foundation, Board Chair, 2014-2016
Recipient of the Chester County Community Foundation’s 2010 Door Opener Award

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Education

Villanova University School of Law
La Salle University, Government

Admissions

Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States