Nan Gallagher

52 Elm Street, Suite 1, Morristown, NJ

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Education

2001
New York Law School, Juris Doctorate
1998
Fordham University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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4.8 37 reviews
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Celena s. chong

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11 Jul, 2024
Overpromised and underdelivered. 1. I had her on retainer but was mistakenly charged $450 twice in one month. 2. I was promised two employment contracts before the end of June, but did not receive them due to her personal reasons. I was then promised an additional two weeks of grace charge during which I was still charged. 3. She did not respond to retainer texts and email messages for updates until I reached out to her office. 4. I was again promised yesterday that I would receive my deliverables by the end of the day. I emailed and texted her at 11pm and 2 AM waiting for them, but I still have no paperwork indicating any work was done for my company. 5. She continued to argue that there was a bulk of deliverables coming my way and that her two calls (one being a free initial consultation and the other an update of the progress which I did not see or receive anything) constituted sufficient legal advice. She did not offer any refund until I asked, nor did she send me what was completed. She argued that her deliverables exceeded the $900 value, but I still question whether any work was actually done, as I have not seen anything tangible, just a lot of talk. Please do reply back to this post since I don’t hear much anyways. Update: I texted at 2am bc I was promised to have deliverables by later the night, Duh! 🙄 glad that I paid the lowest monthly retainer because I still won’t get them with a higher fee especially your over promise again. anyways…no worries! The way you responded back, hopefully helped others make a better impression of you too.
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Karl

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18 Mar, 2024
Over the past few years, Nan has been a trusted advisor for a multitude of situations pertaining to my private practice. I have found her to be very approachable and willing to spend time understanding the concerns that I have had. She has most recently helped me negotiate the sale of my practice and was a great advocate on my behalf. This most recent situation was very stressful and filled with unexpected hurdles, but she was a great sounding and was a calming voice in my ear. She has always shown concern and advised me to act in a way that would best serve my needs. She is highly recommended.
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Lee

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24 Jan, 2024
I have been working with Nan Gallagher on different issues for more than a year now. I find her to be level-headed and that helps to calm me when I am going through the stress of business and legal situations. I have worked with many lawyers, and Ms. Gallagher's integrity, professionalism, and knowledge are unmatched. Ms. Gallagher also has given me the guidance that I have needed to negotiate difficult legal issues, and has done so in a way that has kept me from getting myself into trouble, as I don't always see the forest through the trees. I would use Nan Gallagher for all of my legal issues and problems without hesitation.
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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in a broad range of legal issues, including contracts, HIPAA, and medical regulations
“She has a wealth in a broad range of practice issues including contracts and HIPPA requirements.”
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Responsive, attentive, and dedicated to her clients' needs
“She is always professional, an attentive listener, and an exceptional attorney. Nan always responds to calls and emails expeditiously and always provides competent and effective counsel.”
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Effective advocate and negotiator who goes above and beyond for her clients
“Ms Gallagher, makes one feel comfortable, talking with her. She listens to what you say. Gives her opinion, listens to what you say and then gives you the option of following her opinion or pursuing the case the way the client wants.”
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Provides clear, accurate, and valuable legal advice and guidance
“Her advice is always clear and accurate. She listens to her client's concerns and addresses them in a clear and concise manner.”
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Helps clients navigate complex legal and regulatory environments with confidence
“As a physician and the constant changing environment of the laws and the volatile situation surround all aspects medical-legal environment today, I am very protected with the Nan Gallagher law firm.”
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As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

Publications

2018:
GCHealthLaw.com, "In the Trenches: My Year of Conducting Mock Agency Inspections"
2017:
ED Legal Letter, Will Supervising Emergency Physician be Dismissed or Found Liable, if PA is Sued?
2016:
ED Legal Letter, Patient's Signature on AMA Form Won't Stop Successful Lawsuit
2015:
KACS, Buyer Beware: Selecting The Right Liability Coverage
2015:
ED Legal Letter, Should Emergency Physician Reject Malpractice Attorney Assigned by Carrier?
2015:
ED Legal Letter, What Did Transferring Emergency Physician Tell Receiving Emergency Physician? If Bad Outcome Occurs, Stories May Differ
2014:
KACS, Well Rounded Podiatric Practice Protection
2014:
Physician Risk Management, Claims Involving Outpatient Care Increasing: MDs Often Unaware of Actual Legal Risks
2014:
Physician Risk Management, Claims are Alleging Failure to Monitor Surgical Patients: More Providers Sharing Responsibility - and Liability
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