Judge J. Patrick Gallagher: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

96th District Court of Texas, Department 4th Floor

Appointed By: Gov. Gregory W. Abbott

Biography

The Hon. J. Patrick Gallagher is a judge for the 96th District Court in Tarrant County, Texas. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Greg Abbott on July 27, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. R.H. Wallace, Jr.


Prior to his appointment, Gallagher worked as an attorney in private practice, specializing in insurance, commercial, and personal injury litigation. Before that, he served as an assistant district attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.


Gallagher earned a B.A. in psychology from Indian University at Bloomington. He then completed a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1984. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.


His memberships have included the Federalist Society, the Tarrant County Bar Association, and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Advisory Commission. He has also served as a Condemnation Commissioner for Parker County.


Gallagher has lived in Texas since 1984. He admires Brooks Harrington, founder of Fort Worth's Methodist Justice Ministry.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. J. Patrick Gallagher

On June 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Jun 23, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2022

On June 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jun 03, 2020

Status

Active

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

On May 27, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 27, 2020

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

On April 29, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Apr 29, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On April 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 22, 2020

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On October 16, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2019

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

On July 23, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jul 23, 2019

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On April 9, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2019

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On June 8, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

35 Files
Filed

Jun 08, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On October 16, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

28 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2017

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2020

On July 18, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Jul 18, 2017

Status

Transfer

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2020

On May 26, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

21 Files
Filed

May 26, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

On July 15, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 15, 2016

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2020

On October 22, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Oct 22, 2015

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2021

On July 7, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jul 07, 2015

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2021

On May 1, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

56 Files
Filed

May 01, 2015

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2022

On February 19, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Feb 19, 2015

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 20, 2021

On September 25, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

26 Files
Filed

Sep 25, 2012

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2022

On June 15, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

123 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2012

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2022

On March 30, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

53 Files
Filed

Mar 30, 2012

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2022

On August 4, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

58 Files
Filed

Aug 04, 2011

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2022

On May 21, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

189 Files
Filed

May 21, 2010

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2022

On May 10, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

33 Files
Filed

May 10, 2010

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2022

On April 16, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tarrant County. Judge J. Patrick Gallagher presiding.

100 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2010

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Tarrant County

County

Tarrant County, TX

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2021

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