Edward F. Chacker

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      Edward F. Chacker

      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      50 years of experience
      Civil Rights, General, Medical Malpractice,
      Pennsylvania

      Biography

      A past Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association (1999) and former President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Edward Chacker is recognized as one of the outstanding trial lawyers in Pennsylvania. Mr. Chacker has a well-earned reputation for handling his clients with concern, and he is capable of both negotiating an excellent settlement and trying the case to verdict. Mr. Chacker also lectures frequently, with a special emphasis on trial techniques. Read more at https://gayandchacker.com/personal-injury-lawsuits/

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

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

      Civil Rights

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

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Workers' Compensation

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Insurance Claims

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

      Animal & Dog Law

      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

      Pennsylvania, Since 1973
      U.S. Claims Court, Since 1990
      U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Since 1980
      U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Since 1974
      U.S. Supreme Court, Since 2003

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written
      Spanish : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Named Partner Gay & Chacker

      Year: 1973 - Current

      Description: Gay & Chacker handles all forms of injury cases. Founded in Philadelphia in 1965. The firm has gained a powerful reputation by holding true to its founding mission for over half a century: to serve clients with respect, honest legal advice and outstanding results.

      Professional Associations

      Philadelphia Bar Foundation 200 for the 200th Fund Raiser Co-Chair (2000 - Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Foundation President (2004 - 2005)

      Philadelphia Bar Foundation Andrew Hamilton Circle Charter Member (2000 - Current)

      Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP Standards and Monitoring Committee (2000 - Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Foundation Chair (2004 - Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Association Member of Cabinet (2010 - Current)

      Federal Prisoner Rights Litigation Panel Member (2010 - Current)

      Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP) Board of Directors (Current)

      Philadelphia Bar Association Subcommittee on Program Selection (2010 - Current)

      Awards

      • VIP Chancellor’s Award

        Philadelphia Bar Association 1991.0

      • Recognition of Outstanding Service

        Community Legal Services

      • VIP Chancellor’s Award

        Philadelphia Bar Association 1992.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2019.0

      • For Service to the Bar and to the Community

        Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society 1993.0

      • Ambassador for Justice Award

        Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services 2003.0

      • Best Lawyers®

        Best Lawyers® 2017.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2009.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2010.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2011.0

      • Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award

        Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association’s 2012.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2012.0

      • Pillars of Justice

        Philadelphia Bar Foundation 2013.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2013.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2014.0

      • Best Lawyers®

        Best Lawyers® 2020.0

      • VIP Chancellor's Award

        Philadelphia Bar Association 2003.0

      • Superb

        Avvo Rating 2020.0

        Note: Mr. Chacker is listed in good standing with a 10/10 Superb AVVO rating in the areas of Personal injury, Slip and fall accident, Car accident, Civil rights and Workers compensation.

      • VIP Chancellor’s Award

        Philadelphia Bar Association 1993.0

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0

      • Superlawyers

        SuperLawyer 2020.0

      • Best Lawyers®

        Best Lawyers® 2019.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2015.0

      • Best Lawyers®

        Best Lawyers® 2015.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2016.0

      • Best Lawyers®

        Best Lawyers® 2016.0

      • Leadership and Commitment to Equal Rights for All

        Indigent Through Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP) Program 2019.0

      • Best Lawyers®

        Best Lawyers® 2018.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2018.0

      • VIP Chancellor's Award

        Philadelphia Bar Association 2020.0

      • Equal Justice Award

        Community Legal Services 1995.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2008.0

      • Superlawyers

        Superlawyers 2017.0

      • VIP Chancellor’s Award

        Philadelphia Bar Association 1994.0

      Education

      • The University of Toledo College of Law J.D. (1973)

        Year: 1969 - 1973

      • Temple University B.S. (1969)

        Year: 1965 - 1969

      Speaking Engagements

      Mediation Training Seminar, Mediation, Philadelphia, 2003

      Websites

      https://gayandchacker.com?utm_source=justia&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mr-chacker&utm_content=20200519

      Gay & Chacker

      Blog

      What To Know About A Free Consultation With A Lawyer

      February 28, 2023

      Emergency Room or Urgent Care – Where To Go After An Accident

      March 14, 2023

      Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents

      March 28, 2023

      Gay & Chacker

      Address:

      1731 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

      phone no.

      (215) 567-7955

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

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