George F. Galland Jr.
About George F. Galland Jr.
George F. Galland Jr. is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. George F. Galland Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Miner, Barnhill & Galland PC
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Chicago, IL
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