Steve Gallagher is a litigator who focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, and bankruptcy litigation. Steve advocates for construction companies, property owners, technology companies, government contractors, nonprofit organizations, and trade associations. He also represents creditors and distressed corporate entities in complex Chapter 11 cases.
Steve handles a variety of matters before federal and state courts, including:
Construction-related matters, real estate, and eminent domain
Commercial litigation
Lawsuits involving tortious interference and fraud
Technology issues, software licensing, and patent infringement
Contract disputes and business torts
Disputes involving trusts, estates, and other wealth planning matters
Prosecuted the rights of a major government contracting firm in breach of contract and breach of representation claims against a seller of corporate assets
Represented the District of Columbia in eminent domain litigation related to the acquisition of land for the Nationals Park, the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball home stadium
Represented property owners in Virginia eminent domain proceedings
Represented prime contractor in a bankruptcy case filed by the DC area’s largest electrical services provider and represented the same prime contractor regarding disputes surrounding the electrical subcontractor’s work on a government construction project
Served as interim assistant general counsel for a technology company; serves as the company’s outside counsel
Represented a government contracting firm in claims involving breach of employment agreements and tortious interference with contracts
Represented debtors in the bankruptcy cases of:
Ceyoniq
Cello Recordings
National Spa and Pool Institute
CPOR
International Society of Fire Service Instructors
Represented the Creditors’ Committees in Securiguard, Inc., and Network Storage Solutions
Represented creditors, contract parties, landlords, and bidders for assets in corporate Chapter 11 cases, including: