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Brian Scott Chacker
Gay Chacker & Ginsburg
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Biography
Brian S. Chacker concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, premises liability and medical malpractice litigation, as well as all aspects of police brutality, civil right claims and prisoner injury law. He received his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chacker was listed as a Rising Star in the December, 2005 issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Mr. Chacker is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Education
- Villanova University School of Law
- J.D.
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- University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. (1996)
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Gay Chacker & Ginsburg
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- Brian has earned an extraordinary representation as a passionate fighter for his clients. With verdicts reaching $14 Million+ and other top-100 annual verdicts/settlements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Brian has a well-known and well-earned reputation for results. As early as 2005 (less than five years into his career), Brian was recognized as outstanding among his peers. For example, in its December issue, Philadelphia Magazine announced Brian as a legal “Rising Star,” labeling him as a leader among the next generation of top attorneys in Philadelphia and surrounding regions. Specifically, Brian was awarded designation as a “Super-Lawyer” by Philadelphia Magazine. During that same time period, Brian was elected head of the community of young lawyers, elected President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
- Associate
- Blank Rome LLP
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- Associate
- Fox Rothschild LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Evaluation of Cases and Settlement Negotiation, Continuing Education Program
- For the City of Philadelphia Legal Department
Certifications
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Awards
- Pennsylvania Super lawyers
- Superlawyers
- Pennsylvania Super lawyers
- Superlawyers
- Pennsylvania Super lawyers
- Superlawyers
- Pennsylvania Super lawyers
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- Pennsylvania Super lawyers
Professional Associations
- Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Community Outreach Committee
- Member
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- Brandeis Law Society
- Member
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- The Philadelphia Bar Association Andrew Hamilton Circle
- President
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- The Philadelphia Bar Association Attorney Mentoring Committee
- President, Co-chair
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- The Philadelphia Bar Association Civil Litigation Section
- President
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- Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee
- President
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- Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Status/Diversity Committee
- President
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- Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Champions of Caring
- President
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- Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- Board of Trustees
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- Friends of Farmworkers
- Board of Directors
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- Friends of Farmworkers
- Member
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- KleinLife
- Board of Directors
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- KleinLife
- Board of Directors
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- Work to Ride
- Vice President of Board
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- Work to Ride
- Board of Directors
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member
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- Temple American Inn of Court
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- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
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- Pennsylvania
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- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
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- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
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- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
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Fees
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Free Consultation
We would be happy to talk with you in detail, for as long as it takes, to understand your case and see if our team can help. -
Contingent Fees
We don't get paid unless we win your case.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Areas
- Trip and Fall
- Slip and Fall
- Pedestrian Accident
- Passenger Injury
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. I have a small business that has taken a big financial hit since shutting down due to my state’s stay-at-home order.
- A: You’re not alone with this issue. Unfortunately, business owners all over the country are facing the same issue with their business interruption insurance coverage. Insurers are looking for one way or another to avoid paying claims for coronavirus-related business losses, which is unfair and unacceptable. Most (if not all) of these policies do not have language specifically related to a pandemic, but insurers are citing things like language related to virus exclusions, which some companies added to their policies after the 2003 SARS outbreak. But I hear you that your policy has neither, so your insurer’s denial is likely illegitimate. Since COVID-19 related insurance claims are uncharted ... Read More
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