Brian Scott Chacker

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      Brian Scott Chacker

      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      24 years of experience

      Biography

      Brian S. Chacker concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, premises liability and medical malpractice litigation, as well as all aspects of police brutality, civil right claims and prisoner injury law. He received his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chacker was listed as a Rising Star in the December, 2005 issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Mr. Chacker is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Civil Rights

      Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Workers' Compensation

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - We would be happy to talk with you in detail, for as long as it takes, to understand your case and see if our team can help.
      • Contingent Fees - We don't get paid unless we win your case.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      New Jersey, Since 1999
      Pennsylvania, Since 1999
      U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, Since 2001
      U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, Since 2000
      U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Since 2000
      U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, Since 2003

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written
      Spanish : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate Fox Rothschild LLP

      Year: 1999 - 2004

      Description:

      Associate Blank Rome LLP

      Year: 2004 - 2005

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      Partner Gay & Chacker

      Year: 2004 - Current

      Description: Brian has earned an extraordinary representation as a passionate fighter for his clients. With verdicts reaching $14 Million+ and other top-100 annual verdicts/settlements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Brian has a well-known and well-earned reputation for results. As early as 2005 (less than five years into his career), Brian was recognized as outstanding among his peers. For example, in its December issue, Philadelphia Magazine announced Brian as a legal “Rising Star,” labeling him as a leader among the next generation of top attorneys in Philadelphia and surrounding regions. Specifically, Brian was awarded designation as a “Super-Lawyer” by Philadelphia Magazine. During that same time period, Brian was elected head of the community of young lawyers, elected President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

      Professional Associations

      Work to Ride Board of Directors (2012 - Current)

      Pennsylvania Bar Association Member (1999 - Current)

      Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Member (1999 - 2030)

      Temple American Inn of Court Member (1999 - 2030)

      Work to Ride Vice President of Board (2013 - Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Champions of Caring President (Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Status/Diversity Committee President (Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee President (Current)

      The Philadelphia Bar Association Civil Litigation Section President (Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Community Outreach Committee Member (Current)

      The Philadelphia Bar Association Andrew Hamilton Circle President (Current)

      Brandeis Law Society Member (Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees (2015 - Current)

      Friends of Farmworkers Board of Directors (2014 - Current)

      KleinLife Board of Directors (2013 - Current)

      Friends of Farmworkers Member (2014 - Current)

      KleinLife Board of Directors (2013 - Current)

      The Philadelphia Bar Association Attorney Mentoring Committee President, Co-chair (Current)

      Awards

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2007.0

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2005.0

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2006.0

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2008.0

      • Super lawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2017.0

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2011.0

      • Superlawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2019.0

      • 10.0 Superb

        Avvo Rated 2020.0

      • Peer Rated

        Martindale Hubbell 2020.0

      • Superlawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2020.0

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2010.0

      • Avvo Rated Superb

        Avvo 2019.0

      • Super lawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2016.0

      • Super lawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2015.0

      • Super lawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2014.0

      • Superlawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2018.0

      • Super lawyers

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2013.0

      • Rising Stars

        Pennsylvania Super lawyers 2012.0

      Education

      • Villanova University School of Law J.D.

        Year: 1999

      • University of Pennsylvania B.A. (1996)

        Year: 1996

      Speaking Engagements

      Evaluation of Cases and Settlement Negotiation, Continuing Education Program, July 29, 2014, For the City of Philadelphia Legal Department

      Websites

      https://gayandchacker.com

      Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer

      Philadelphia

      Address:

      1731 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19130

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      1 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Brian is a highly qualified lawyer and advocates for his clients.

        Edward F. Chacker

        November 24, 2020

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