Gallagher LLP

What Gallagher LLP does

Gallagher LLP is a Baltimore, Maryland-based law firm founded in 1961 that provides comprehensive legal counsel to institutional clients across the mid-Atlantic region. Its client base spans five primary verticals: real estate developers, educational institutions, hospitals and healthcare providers, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations, with named engagements including Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Brightview Senior Living, and the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies. The firm operates six core practice groups — Business Transactions (affordable housing, commercial lending, M&A, public finance, renewable energy, tax), Litigation (appellate, bankruptcy, first amendment, investigations, land use, multifamily), Employment, Education, Health Law, and Data Privacy — delivered through a partner-led, relationship-driven sales motion.

The firm's underlying technology footprint is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML tooling, no API, and no SDK; service delivery rests on attorney expertise. Product surface is organized around practice area pages on gallagherllp.com and supported by content marketing via a Monday Minute Newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and PR placements through regional outlets such as citybiz. Two offices are listed in Baltimore (650 South Exeter Street headquarters and a secondary Charles Street location).

Gallagher LLP earns revenue through traditional professional services billing — hourly rates and fixed fees per matter — across transactional, litigation, and advisory work. There is no subscription, usage-based, or productized revenue stream. The firm is privately held under a traditional partnership structure with no parent company, no institutional investment, no subsidiaries, and no public listing. Marketing is concentrated at the top of the funnel through organic website, social, and earned regional media, with mid-funnel engagement via the newsletter and direct partner-led enterprise client service.

Name

Gallagher LLP

Legal name

Gallagher LLP

Website

https://gallagherllp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gallagher LLP is a Baltimore-based law firm founded in 1961 providing full-service legal counsel across business transactions, litigation, employment, education, health law, and data privacy to universities, hospitals, financial institutions, real estate developers, and nonprofits in the mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly/Transactional: Traditional law firm revenue from providing legal counsel to businesses and nonprofits on matters including real estate development, affordable housing, litigation, healthcare, employment law, corporate transactions, and renewable energy matters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gallagher LLP is a Baltimore-based law firm providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas to institutional clients in the mid-Atlantic region. Core offerings include Business Transactions (affordable housing, commercial lending, M&A, private equity, public finance, renewable energy, tax), Litigation (appellate, bankruptcy, first amendment, investigations, land use), Employment Law, Education, Health Law, and Data Privacy. The firm serves universities, hospitals, financial institutions, real estate developers, and nonprofits through partner-led engagement.

Product overview

Gallagher LLP is a law firm providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified full-service legal practice offering Business Transactions (including affordable housing, commercial lending, corporate finance, M&A, public finance, renewable energy, and tax advisory), Litigation (covering appellate, bankruptcy, first amendment, investigations, land use), Employment Law, Education Practice, Health Law, and Data Privacy services. For over 65 years, Gallagher has served clients including universities, hospitals, financial institutions, and real estate developers across the mid-Atlantic region. The firm also provides pro bono community service as part of its operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Transactions Practice Comprehensive legal services covering affordable housing development and financing, commercial and real estate lending, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public finance, renewable energy, tax advisory, and tax credit investments for institutional clients in the mid-Atlantic.
• Litigation Practice Civil litigation services including appellate advocacy, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, first amendment litigation, investigations, land use and government affairs, and multifamily residential disputes for businesses, nonprofits, and institutions.
• Employment Law Practice Legal counsel for employers on workplace matters, employment disputes, and workforce-related issues, serving institutions and businesses in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic.
• Education Practice Legal representation for educational institutions including schools, school leadership, and accreditation matters, with more than 60 years of continuous service to the sector.
• Health Law Practice Legal services for healthcare providers, hospitals, and health-related organizations, including regulatory, transactional, and facility development matters.
• Data Privacy Practice Counsel on data privacy compliance, regulatory requirements, and privacy protection strategies for organizations navigating evolving privacy laws including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act.
• Real Estate Development Legal Advisory Legal representation for real estate developers including acquisition, development, financing, construction contracts, zoning variances, and tenant leasing for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ICJS (Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Gallagher partner Meghan K. Casey was elected as new board president of ICJS, an organization advancing interfaith dialogue and dismantling religious bias in Maryland and beyond. The new leadership is expected to help expand the organization's mission.
• Catholic Charities of BaltimorecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 June 2026Gallagher served as the legal advisor to Catholic Charities on the $32 million Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center development in West Baltimore. The team led by Matt Oakey and Kevin Davidson advised on property acquisition, zoning variances, negotiation of architectural, engineering, and construction contracts, and tenant leasing.
• Brightview Senior LivingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 March 2026Gallagher acted as legal advisor for Brightview Senior Living's new senior housing community in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The project will feature 175 units across 207,000 square feet and is Brightview's 12th location in New Jersey, expected to open mid-2028.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Venable LLP: Larger Mid-Atlantic-rooted full-service law firm with deep practices in real estate, business transactions, education, and healthcare. Competes with Gallagher for institutional and developer clients but operates at greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Baker Donelson: Large multi-office law firm with Mid-Atlantic presence serving business, healthcare, financial services, and real estate clients. Comparable to Gallagher as a broader incumbent competing for institutional and developer mandates in the region.
• Hogan Lovells: Global law firm with a substantial Baltimore and Washington presence serving healthcare, education, real estate, and financial institution clients. Competes with Gallagher for larger institutional mandates, though at materially greater scale.
• DLA Piper: Global full-service law firm with a strong Baltimore/Washington presence serving institutional clients in real estate, healthcare, education, and finance. A broad incumbent competing for the same institutional matters Gallagher targets, with substantially greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Jackson Lewis P.C. National law firm focused on employment and labor law, with strong Mid-Atlantic coverage. Comparable as a specialist peer for Gallagher's Employment practice and a potential threat or partner for cross-referral in employment matters.

Direct peers

• Saul Ewing LLP: Philadelphia-based mid-Atlantic law firm offering business, real estate, litigation, employment, and education law to institutional clients. Directly comparable size, geographic footprint, and practice breadth to Gallagher LLP.
• Shapiro Sher Guinot & Rosmarin: Baltimore-based full-service law firm serving business and institutional clients across real estate, litigation, employment, and corporate matters. A direct Baltimore-market peer to Gallagher with overlapping practice areas.
• Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP: Mid-Atlantic law firm with comparable headcount and a practice mix spanning business transactions, real estate, litigation, healthcare, and education law. Direct overlap with Gallagher in serving Baltimore/Washington institutional clients on development and financing matters.
• Gordon Feinblatt LLC: Baltimore-based mid-size law firm serving business, real estate, healthcare, and institutional clients in the Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable to Gallagher in size, geography, and institutional client orientation.
• Offit Kurman PA: Mid-Atlantic-based law firm of comparable scale offering business, real estate, employment, and litigation services to institutional and developer clients. Overlaps with Gallagher in Mid-Atlantic footprint and core practice areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GallagherLLP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gallagher-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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