Gallagher LLP

Gallagher is proud to share that 10 attorneys and 3 practice groups have been recognized in the 2026 USA guide.

Read more: https://www.gallagherllp.com/gallagher-attorneys-recognized-in-2026-chambers-usa-guide/

Congratulations to our individually recognized attorneys:
Ward Coe (Litigation: General Commercial — Senior Statesperson)
James Buck (Healthcare — Band 2)
Mallory Regenbogen (Healthcare — Band 2)
Mark Keener (Real Estate — Band 2)
Paul Caiola (Litigation: General Commercial — Band 3)
Adam Block (Real Estate — Band 3)
David Sommer (Bankruptcy/Restructuring — Band 3, Litigation: General Commercial — Band 4)
Joseph Dugan (Litigation: General Commercial — Band 4)
Alison Best Lutich (Healthcare — Star Associate)
Ella Aiken (Healthcare — Up and Coming)

And congratulations to our ranked practice groups:
🏥 Healthcare — Band 2
⚖️ Litigation: General Commercial — Band 2
🏠 Real Estate — Band 2

Thank you to our clients and colleagues who make this recognition possible!

Gallagher was proud to sponsor Everyman Theatre's Founders Ball, a milestone evening honoring founding artistic director Vincent M. Lancisi's 35 years at the helm of one of Baltimore's most beloved cultural institutions.

We're grateful to Everyman for their continued commitment to making transformative, accessible theatre a cornerstone of Baltimore's cultural life.

A special thank you to Gallagher attorney Mark Keener, who helped bring the evening together, and to the fellow attorneys and paralegals who attended: Frederick Gerriets, Samantha Stephey, Terry Wesselman, and Diane McCarthy.

Learn more about Everyman Theatre: https://everymantheatre.org

Gallagher is proud to share that attorney Rick Gerriets has joined the Board of Trustees at Baltimore Design School.

BDS has been a meaningful partner to our firm over the years, and we are glad to see that relationship deepen through Rick's service on the board.

We look forward to the contributions he will make to the school's continued growth and impact in Baltimore!

Learn more about BDS here: https://baltimoredesignschool.com/

Gallagher is proud to announce an expanded partnership with The Franciscan Center of Baltimore, made possible through a distribution of cy pres funds following a recent court settlement.

The support will fund renovations to the kitchen and serving line at the Franciscan Center's main campus in Baltimore's Old Goucher neighborhood, equipping the organization to continue providing more than a thousand nutritious meals daily to its guests and clients. In recognition of Gallagher's longstanding commitment to the Franciscan Center, the space will be named Gallagher's Café.

We are honored to support an organization that has served Baltimore's most vulnerable residents since 1968, and grateful for the opportunity to deepen a partnership that means a great deal to our team.

Learn more: https://www.gallagherllp.com/gallagher-expands-partnership-with-franciscan-center-of-baltimore/

Multifamily housing litigation in Maryland is on the rise, and the legal landscape is shifting fast.

Gallagher attorneys Joe Dugan and James Bragdon will be speaking at the Maryland State Bar Association - MSBA Legal Summit next month, joined by Katie Santarelli of Wye River Insurance and Chelsea Ortega of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC.

Their panel, Risky Business: Multifamily Housing's Risks, Tort Litigation, and Insurance, brings together perspectives from litigation and insurance to help practitioners navigate consumer protection claims, habitability disputes, algorithmic pricing scrutiny, and more. If you work in multifamily housing or insurance coverage, this panel was built for you.

📍 Roland E. Powell Convention Center | Ocean City, MD | June 11 | 1:45–2:45 p.m.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/10c6ae07-1d5a-40ad-b75a-d4041c13b991/summary

Congratulations to the mock trial team at Cumberland’s Bishop Walsh School on winning the Maryland state title for the second consecutive year!

The team competed against 143 teams from across the state, arguing the championship round in the Supreme Court of Maryland — a remarkable achievement for a school with fewer than 100 high school students.

We love seeing the next generation develop the skills that make great lawyers: dedication, confidence, and the ability to think on their feet. Well done to the students, coaches, and everyone who supported them.

Read more: https://catholicreview.org/bishop-walsh-wins-state-mock-trial-competition-for-second-straight-year/

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The Gallagher litigation team traded the courtroom for the lanes at a recent bowling outing. 🎳

A little friendly competition never hurts, and it's a good reminder that the same team that works hard together knows how to have fun together!

Maryland's new paid family and medical leave program is coming, and every employer in the state needs to prepare.

The Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program takes effect January 1, 2027, applying to any employer with at least one employee performing services in Maryland. Contributions, reporting requirements, and employee notification obligations are all on the horizon, and the steps employers take now will matter.

👉 Swipe through to learn what FAMLI means for your organization, or read the full recap here:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FAMLI-Matters--Maryland-s-New-Paid-Leave-Law.html?soid=1118921482832&aid=-7pQAyRhSvI

Gallagher partner Meghan Casey was recently named a recipient of the Catherine C. Blake Exceptional Service Award by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The award recognizes her work as part of a subcommittee of the Court's Rules and Forms Committee, which recommended revisions to the Local Rules governing the awarding of attorneys’ fees.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!