BRS Welcomes Kathleen A. Gallagher as a Partner in the Firm
January 16, 2009Beck, Redden & Secrest L.L.P. is pleased to welcome Kathleen A. Gallagher as a new partner in the firm. Ms. Gallagher’s practice focuses on Commercial, Environmental, Torts, and Products Liability Litigation.
Prior to joining Beck, Redden & Secrest L.L.P., Ms. Gallagher was a partner at the Houston office of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. She joined that firm in 1988, having made partner in 1997.
“Kat is a terrific lawyer. We are delighted that an experienced trial lawyer with such an exceptional reputation has joined us,” said David J. Beck, founding partner, Beck, Redden & Secrest, L.L.P.
Throughout her career she has received numerous awards and honors including Best Lawyers in America® Personal Injury Litigation and Products Liability, 2009; Products Liability Litigation, 2007; "Texas Super Lawyer" in Civil Litigation Defense, 2008 & 2006, and “Defense Hot List,” Geers v. Wyeth, National Law Journal, 2006.
She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC); Texas Association of Defense Council (TADC); the Defense Research Institute (DRI); Texas Bar Foundation Sustaining Life Fellow, and a member of the Houston Bar Foundation. Ms. Gallagher also teaches Trial Advocacy at the University of Houston Law School and has taught at various NITA programs.