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Robert A Gallagher

Robert A Gallagher

USA 2026

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Career

Bob is a trusted litigator who clients depend on to resolve their most complex disputes regarding critical infrastructure projects throughout the world.

Bob dedicates his practice to representing technology companies, contractors, and owners on infrastructure projects, with a primary emphasis in the water, energy, transportation, and waste sectors. He has handled disputes, ranging from $1 million to more than $4.5 billion in contract value, in nearly every U.S. state and across six continents.

Bob has significant trial and arbitration experience with process plants, including water and wastewater treatment systems, heavy industrial process facilities, and power generation plants. While clients seek Bob to help them resolve their most complex disputes, they also value him as a trusted advisor throughout their projects’ life-cycle to assess and mitigate risk and avoid disputes.

Bob is the editor-in-chief of Constructlaw®, a blog focusing on recent trends in construction law and construction litigation. He is an assistant professor by courtesy at Duquesne University, where he has taught Law and Ethics and Advanced Law and Ethics for more than 15 years. He is also the managing partner of the firm’s Pittsburgh office.

Professional Memberships

Member, Law360′s 2021 Construction Editorial Advisory Board

Council member; Construction Law Section; Health Care Law Section, Allegheny County Bar Association

Forum on the Construction Industry; Litigation Section, Committee on Construction Litigation Member; International Law Section Member; American Bar Association

Member, American Society of Pharmacy Law

Member, American Pharmacy Association

Member, Pennsylvania Pharmacy Association

Member, Duquesne Pharmacy Alumni Association

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Member, Duquesne Law Alumni Association

Editor of Constructlaw.com, a blog focusing on recent trends in construction law and construction litigation.

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Construction - Pennsylvania

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Robert Gallagher has a wealth of experience advising on a broad array of disputes arising from construction projects, including energy production, wastewater treatment and infrastructure.

Strengths

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  • Bob distinguishes himself through a combination of seasoned judgment, calm strategic leadership, and credibility in high-stakes environments that you simply don’t see everywhere. He is unflappable, direct, and trusted; qualities that materially change the trajectory of complex litigation.

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