Michael T. Gallagher

Phi Alpha Delta. Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America, 1983-2007. Author: "Evidence for the Plaintiff in a Product Liability Action," 19 South Tex. Law Journal 559, 1978; "The Child Victim: Proving Future Medical Needs for the Child," Trial Magazine, March 1988; "Proof of the Future Medical Care Needs for the Injured Child," Am Jur Proof of Facts, 3rd Ed. Vol. 4, Bancroft-Whitney, 1989; "Seatbelt Safety," Automotive Engineering and Litigation, Garland Law Publishing Company. Lecturer: Professional Development Program, State Bar of Texas, 1982, 1984, 1985; Medical Malpractice Conference, Texas Tech University School of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law, 1983; National College of Advocacy, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1983, 1984, 1985; Trial Advocacy Program, University of Texas School of Law, 1985; Products Liability and Personal Injury Law Conference, University of Texas School of Law, 1985; Big City Colloquium, Texas Municipal League, 1986; Federal Law Institute, Federal Bar Association, Tulane University, 1986; Civil Trial Advocacy Program, University of Houston Law Center, 1986; Annual Convention, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1986; Annual Symposium, Texas Medical Association, 1986; Annual Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association/The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Candidate Seminar, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, 1986; Spring Seminar, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1986; South Padre Island Seminar, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1986; Annual Convention, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, 1986; Specialized Course on Trial Advocacy, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1986; Insurance Liability Conference, Texas Bar Foundation, 1986; Midwinter Convention, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1987; Annual Meeting, North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, 1987; The Tort Revolution & Your Practice, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1987; Proving Damages in Tort Litigation, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1987; Continuing Legal Education Program Tort Reform, South Texas College of Law Alumni Association, 1987; St. Mary's 4th Summer Seminar, Tort Law, 1988-1992; 12th Annual Page Keeton Products Liability and Personal Injury Law Conference, University of Texas School of Law, 1988; Preparation and Trial of a Products Liability Case, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1988, 1989; National Association of Attorney Generals, 1989; American Society of Safety Engineers, 1989; Annual Seminar & Convention, Georgia Trial Lawyers, 1989; Advanced Personal Injury Seminar, South Texas College of Law, 1989; Advanced Settlement Techniques Seminar, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1989; Plain Speaking in the Personal Injury Case, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1989; Annual Seminar, Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, 1990; 2nd Annual Malpractice Conference, South Texas College of Law, 1990; Continuing Legal Education Committee, Houston Bar Association, 1991; 3rd Annual Last Chance Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1991; Texas Automobile Injury Litigation, South Texas College of Law, 1992; Trial Lawyers Trial Notebook Seminar, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1992; 15th Annual Civil Trial Advocacy Course, Texas College of Trial Advocacy, 1992. Special Counsel to the House Committee on Strict Liability, 1977-1981; Governor's Select Committee on Workers Compensation, 1977-1979; House-Senate Joint Committee on Higher Education, 1981-1982; Select Committee on Selection, Compensation and Tenure Judges, 1982; Supreme Court Committee on Revision of Disciplinary Procedures, 1982; Committee on Improvement of Disciplinary Procedures, 1982; Chairman, Administration of Justice Committee, 1984-1985; Supreme Court Committee on Improvement of Discipline Procedures, 1985; Supreme Court Committee on Speedy Trials, 1985; Supreme Court Grievance Oversight Committee, 1985; Founder, Texas Trial Lawyers Association Sanctions Committee.

Texas Bar Foundation; American Board of Trial Advocates; American College of Trial Lawyers; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; International Society of Barristers.

(Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)