Gallagher Sharp LLP

The firm represents clients facing claims of environmental mass exposure to alleged toxins. In representing major paint and coatings manufacturers, we have considerable experience in defending various toxic tort claims including those asserting the right to class action status based on exposure or ingestion of lead based paint. We have appeared on behalf of clients in claims involving exposure to polyvinyl chloride and benzene. In addition, Gallagher Sharp represented manufacturers of welding consumables, filler materials and inserts, electrodes, wires and stainless steel, nickel, and copper alloys in over 1,700 welding fume products liability cases filed or transferred to the Welding Fume Products Liability MDL and settled in 2012.

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.