Edward F. Chacker

Edward F. Chacker

Edward F. Chacker
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers
Experience: 50 years
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice and 5 others
Pennsylvania, U.S. Claims Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and 2 others
Best Lawyers®, Superb and 32 others
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Awards 34
Experience 50y
Videos 1
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A past Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association (1999) and former President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Edward Chacker is recognized as one of the outstanding trial lawyers in Pennsylvania. Mr. Chacker has a well-earned reputation for handling his clients with concern, and he is capable of both negotiating an excellent settlement and trying the case to verdict. Mr. Chacker also lectures frequently, with a special emphasis on trial techniques. Read more at https://gayandchacker.com/personal-injury-lawsuits/

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Pennsylvania

Since 1973

U.S. Claims Court

Since 1990

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Since 1980

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Since 1974

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2003

Professional Experience

1973 - Current

Gay & Chacker

Named Partner

Gay & Chacker handles all forms of injury cases. Founded in Philadelphia in 1965. The firm has gained a powerful reputation by holding true to its founding mission for over half a century: to serve clients with respect, honest legal advice and outstanding results.

Education

1969 - 1973

The University of Toledo College of Law

J.D. (1973)

1965 - 1969

Temple University

B.S. (1969)

Awards

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Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers®

Superb

Avvo Rating

VIP Chancellor's Award

Philadelphia Bar Association

AV Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

Superlawyers

SuperLawyer

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Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers®

Superlawyers

Superlawyers

Leadership and Commitment to Equal Rights for All

Indigent Through Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP) Program

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Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers®

Superlawyers

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Best Lawyers®

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Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers®

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Best Lawyers®

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Pillars of Justice

Philadelphia Bar Foundation

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Superlawyers

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Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association’s

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Ambassador for Justice Award

Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services

VIP Chancellor's Award

Philadelphia Bar Association

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Equal Justice Award

Community Legal Services

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VIP Chancellor’s Award

Philadelphia Bar Association

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For Service to the Bar and to the Community

Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society

VIP Chancellor’s Award

Philadelphia Bar Association

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VIP Chancellor’s Award

Philadelphia Bar Association

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VIP Chancellor’s Award

Philadelphia Bar Association

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Recognition of Outstanding Service

Community Legal Services

Contacts

Gay & Chacker 1731 Spring Garden St Philadelphia PA 19130 Telephone: (215) 567-7955
Gay & Chacker - Northeast Philadelphia 1726 Welsh Road Philadelphia PA 19115
Gay & Chacker - North Philadelphia 4704 N. 5th Street Philadelphia PA 19120

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Edward F. Chacker Philadelphia Injury Lawyers

Experience: 50 years
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Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Spanish: Spoken, Written

Certifications

2013

Pillars of Justice

Philadelphia Bar Foundation

2012

Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

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