Kristen T. Gallagher
About Kristen T. Gallagher
Kristen T. Gallagher is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Kristen T. Gallagher is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: McDonald Carano LLP
Education: University of Nevada, J.D., graduated 2005, University of Nevada, Master of Social Work, graduated 2002, and Indiana University Bloomington, B.S. Business, graduated 1993
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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