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Brian Scott Chacker

Brian Scott Chacker

Gay & Chacker
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights ...
  • New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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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.

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
Fees
  • 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.
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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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Gay & Chacker
- Current
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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Education
Villanova University School of Law
J.D.
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University of Pennsylvania
B.A. (1996)
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Awards
Superlawyers
Pennsylvania Super lawyers
Peer Rated
Martindale Hubbell
10.0 Superb
Avvo Rated
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Professional Associations
Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Community Outreach Committee
Member
Current
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Brandeis Law Society
Member
Current
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The Philadelphia Bar Association Andrew Hamilton Circle
President
Current
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The Philadelphia Bar Association Attorney Mentoring Committee
President, Co-chair
Current
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The Philadelphia Bar Association Civil Litigation Section
President
Current
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Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee
President
Current
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Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Status/Diversity Committee
President
Current
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Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Champions of Caring
President
Current
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Philadelphia Bar Foundation
Board of Trustees
- Current
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Friends of Farmworkers
Board of Directors
- Current
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Friends of Farmworkers
Member
- Current
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KleinLife
Board of Directors
- Current
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KleinLife
Board of Directors
- Current
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Work to Ride
Vice President of Board
- Current
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Work to Ride
Board of Directors
- Current
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
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Temple American Inn of Court
Member
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Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Evaluation of Cases and Settlement Negotiation, Continuing Education Program
For the City of Philadelphia Legal Department
Websites & Blogs
Website
Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer
Blog
Gay & Chacker Blog
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
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 waters, the best thing to do is to get the help of a lawyer, because doing so tends to make insurance companies listen up when they act in bad faith. And actually, filing an insurance bad faith lawsuit might be the only recourse to get the reimbursement you deserve. Feel free to give me a call. I would be happy to explain further and give you some advice without obligation. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Philadelphia
1731 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Toll-Free: (877) 577-5796
Telephone: (215) 567-7955
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed