Bronx Medical Malpractice Attorney New York City

Attorney William A. Gallina is a founder and partner in the Law Office of William A. Gallina, PLLC, a personal injury law firm representing victims of automobile accidents, medical malpractice and serious injuries in the Bronx and throughout New York City, Westchester County, and surrounding areas. Mr. Gallina brings together a formal education in both mechanical engineering and the law with decades of experience trying personal injury cases to form a unique combination of legal and technical skill that achieves results in complicated cases from car wrecks to construction site accidents.

A Bronx native with deep roots in the community, Bill Gallina is committed to the advancement of the legal profession in his hometown. Mr. Gallina serves 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, Mr. Gallina volunteers his time as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association at St. John's University.

Education:
J.D., St. John's University (1967)
B.S.M.E., Fairleigh Dickinson University (1962)

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

Professional Associations/Memberships:
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Officer and Director)

• Past Member of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee of the First Judicial Department.

• Past Member of the Indigent Defense Oversight Committee - Appellate Division, First Department.

• Member of the Judicial Hearing Officer Selection Advisory Committee for the First Department.

• Recognized by The National Committee for Employer Support of the National Guard & Reserve as Patriotic Employer.

• Member of the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Twelfth Judicial District

• Appointed Chairman of the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Twelfth Judicial District

• Appointed member of Committee on Character and Fitness of Applicants for Admission as Attorneys and Counselors-at-Law for the First Department.

• Member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Past Vice President
  • Presently Trustee and member of Board of Directors

• Member of Board of Director Alumni Association of St. Johns University Law School

• Member of New York State Bar Association

• Member of American Bar Association

• Member of American Association for Justice