Jack Gallon – Founder

The Gallon Law FirmMr. Gallon founded the firm and retired from both the firm and the practice of law in 2010.

Mr. Gallon began practicing law in 1956. He was the first attorney representing labor unions in Toledo, their members and workers injured on the job. Mr. Gallon’s passion for the law and his desire to seek justice for those in need forms the cornerstone of the organization.   But his drive and commitment for his clients also extends to his passion for his community. Mr. Gallon was instrumental in leading new development for the Toledo Area Metroparks and in his support for farm laborers and their organization.

Board and Community Involvement:

Toledo Area Metroparks

  • Board of Commissioners (20 years)
  • Chairman of the Board (2003 – 2009)
  • President Emeritus (1997)

National Recreation and Park Association

  • National Citizens Board Member Branch Board of Directors (10 years)
  • Great Lakes Division Board Member (10 years)
  • Recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Citizen Board Member Award
  • Recipient of the 2005 National Voluntary Service Award
  • Recipient of the 2003 Board Citizen Member of the Year Award

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association

  • Board of Directors (10 Years)
  • Chair of the Citizen Board Member Section
  • Established the Jack Gallon Board Development Institute training program
  • Recipient of the 2005 Harvey Woods Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Recipient of the 2005 & 2000 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award

Farmworker Justice Committee  -  Washington,  D.C.

  • Board of Directors (8 years)
  • Executive Committee Member

American Civil Liberties Union of  Northwestern Ohio

  • Past Member and President of the Executive Board

United Jewish Council of Greater  Toledo

  • Community Relations Committee
  • Recipient of the 2004 & 1998 Legacy Award

Community Shares of  Northwestern Ohio

  • 2005 Campaign Chair
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Award

Member – State of  Ohio, State of  Michigan  and  Toledo  Bar Associations

  • Recipient of the 2005 TBA Public Interest Law Award

Past Member –  Toledo  Bar Association Committee on Workers Compensation

Member –  Ohio  Trial Lawyers Association

Member – AFL-CIO Lawyers’ Coordinating Committee

Charter Member – National Labor Advisory Board of  Israel  Bonds

  • Former Chair – Labor Advisory Board of the Jewish National Fund

General Counsel (Pro-Bono) – Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) for 43 years

Awards:

  • President’s Award for Outstanding Support of Israel’s Efforts

Academic background:

  • J.D., The  University  of  Michigan, 1955
  • The  University  of  Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, 1953