Christian D. Gallon

Christian D. Gallon
Biography
Christian D. Gallon is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group located in the Pittsburgh office. Mr. Gallon focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, complex commercial litigation, business disputes, and employment practices liability.
Prior to law school, Mr. Gallon worked in government affairs and non-profit development. As a law student, he interned for the Honorable Nicola Henry-Taylor in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, and worked as a summer law clerk at Burns White.
Mr. Gallon received his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and received CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, Election Law, Professional Responsibility, and Trial Advocacy. He was also awarded the Best Legal Brief Award in Legal Research and Writing. Mr. Gallon received his Master of Arts in Political Science from American University in Washington, D.C., and his Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina.
Mr. Gallon is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Courts for the Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.
Credentials
Areas of Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
- Business Practices and Commercial Transactions
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Employment Practices Liability
- Civil Litigation
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2024)
- American University (M.P.S., 2012)
- Davidson College (B.A., 2007)
- Mercersburg Academy (2003)
Bar and Court Admissions
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Accolades & Involvement
Honors and Awards
- Best Legal Brief, First Year, Duquesne University
- CALI Award Legal Research and Writing, Duquesne University
- CALI Award Election Law, Duquesne University
- CALI Award Professional Responsibility, Duquesne University
- CALI Award Trial Advocacy, Duquesne University
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
