Bronx 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 Bronx, 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
Verdicts & Settlements
Our Bronx personal injury attorneys have secured countless verdicts and settlements for our clients, many of which exceed 1 million dollars.* Our firm can fight for the compensation you deserve. Click the link below to view some of our significant verdicts and settlements.
Education
J.D., St. John's University School Of Law
New York, New York
1967
B.S.M.E., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, New Jersey
1962
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
New York State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Officer, Director & Member
Former Vice President
American Association for Justice
Member
Judicial Hearing Officer Selection Advisory Committee for the First Department
Member
Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Twelfth Judicial District
Chairman
Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Twelfth Judicial District
Member
Committee on Character and Fitness of Applicants for Admission as Attorneys and Counselors-at-Law for the First Department
Member
Board of Directors of New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Trustee & Member
Board of Directors of St. John’s University Law School Alumni Association
Member
Departmental Disciplinary Committee of the First Judicial Department
Past Member
Indigent Defense Oversight Committee - Appellate Division, First Department
Past Member
Bar Admissions
- New York State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Supreme Court
Honors and Awards
- Recognized by The National Committee for Employer Support of the National Guard & Reserve as Patriotic Employer