Jack Gallon – Founder
Mr. 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


