Born and raised in Anaconda, Montana, Patrick T. Gallagher has over 30 years of experience as a dedicated advocate in personal injury, car accidents, insurance disputes, mediations, and estate matters. Pat has successfully represented numerous individuals and families across Montana, securing significant recoveries—including several settlements exceeding one million dollars—against major insurance companies.

Pat earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana in 1993, after completing a Bachelor of Arts in History, Political Science, and Business Administration at Jamestown College in 1990, where he served as Student Body President. Early in his legal career, Patrick gained invaluable experience clerking for both Justice John C. Harrison of the Montana Supreme Court and Judge Purcell of the Second Judicial District, experiences that shaped his strong foundation in the law. In 1995, Pat returned to his hometown to practice law with his father-in-law, Greg Skakles, at Skakles & Gallagher in Anaconda.

Pat has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts throughout Montana. He is admitted to practice in all of Montana’s courts, including State District Court, the Montana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Pat is a member of the Montana State Bar Association, the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Third Judicial District Bar Association. Known for his straightforward, client-centered approach, Pat is deeply committed to helping people navigate some of the most challenging times of their lives with clarity, compassion, and tenacity.

Outside of his legal work, Patrick has remained deeply involved in his community. He has served as a football coach for the Anaconda Copperheads and as past president of Anaconda Little League and Ducks Unlimited. He is a member of the Anaconda Catholic Community and a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Patrick and his wife, Marcy, enjoy spending time with their adult children, Kiernan (married to Marcus Ferriter) and Sean (married to Caitlynn Gallagher), as well as their two Labrador retrievers, Magic and Marley.

When not practicing law, you’ll likely find Patrick hiking, hunting, or fly fishing in Montana’s rugged outdoors he calls home.