Gallagher Sharp LLP

Gallagher Sharp’s general litigation attorneys represent local municipalities, school boards, sewer districts, public recreation facilities, private recreation facilities and insurance carriers in a wide variety of matters, including municipal contracts, municipal legislation, public records and meetings, land use, zoning and condemnation, eminent domain, labor and employment (including ADA, FMLA, discrimination, and sexual harassment), civil rights violations, workers’ compensation, local law enforcement and emergency response. Our experienced includes handling cases where sovereign immunity is a defense, and we understand the subtleties and nuances of Ohio’s immunity statute and the case law interpreting it.

Gallagher Sharp believes that there is strength in diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in how we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate personnel. We seek those with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and the qualities and qualifications to serve our clients.

We achieve diversity through multiple initiatives, including:

• Recruitment, retention, and inclusion. Gallagher Sharp not only strives to recruit and hire diverse attorneys and staff but also maintains practices for retention and inclusion.
• Advancement opportunities. Gallagher Sharp has a Diversity Committee that fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone has an opportunity to advance and excel.
• Education. Gallagher Sharp is developing its workforce by including diversity education and training.
• Community involvement. Gallagher Sharp is active in professional and community organizations and outreach programs that promote and support diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment. Gallagher Sharp has filed an Affirmative Action Plan which has been approved by the State of Ohio.