Joseph Gallagher

A nationally recognized employment and commercial litigator, Joseph Gallagher helps C-suite executives, senior financial services professionals, as well as companies, partnerships, and startups, navigate disputes that carry significant professional and financial consequences.

Joe’s employment practice centers on executive relationships before, during, and after they break down. He advises clients on matters involving deferred compensation, value compensation and restrictive covenants, executive hirings and separations, reputational risk, and sensitive internal investigations. Because he represents both individuals and companies, as both plaintiffs and defendants, Joe brings a practical understanding of the leverage points, sensitivities, and business consequences that shape executive-level employment conflicts.

Joe’s commercial litigation practice focuses on high-stakes disputes arising from contested business relationships, failed transactions, and alleged misconduct by trusted counterparties. He represents companies, investors, founders, and business owners in matters where money, control, reputation, or business stability is at risk. He has recovered millions lost in fraud schemes, litigated disputes between business partners or joint venture participants, and prosecuted and defended contract claims, business torts, and alleged violations of the federal securities laws. His focus is always on protecting clients’ business and financial interests and managing the risk of business disruption.

Before joining Glenn Agre, Joe was a partner at Harris St. Laurent, and previously practiced at Davis Polk & Wardwell and Freshfields US.