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Caroline Gallagher, Esq.

Partner | Divorce, Custody and Family Law

Advocate Law, PLLC
929 South College Ave.
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 343-9800
Email: gallagher@advocatelawvirginia.com

Caroline Gallagher specializes in family law and estate planning at Advocate Law, PLLC. Ms. Gallagher worked for years as general counsel for a financial advising firm and brings an extensive background in finance, corporate formation, compliance, and business law to her practice. This experience allows her to adeptly handle the complex financial issues that can arise in asset divisions during divorce, child support, and estate planning. Since joining private practice, she has built a reputation on comprehensive legal advice that considers both the legal and financial needs of clients. 

Skilled in strategic negotiations, and known for her tenacity, Ms. Gallagher helps her clients reach amicable resolutions without the need for litigation, if that can be achieved. Nevertheless, she believes in always being ready to engage the full power of the judicial process to protect her client’s rights, and advocate on their behalf to the fullest extent of the law. This dual approach allows Ms. Gallagher the flexibility to employ a customized strategy that prioritizes her individual clients’ specific needs and objectives.

Ms. Gallagher was born in New Jersey and raised in North Carolina. She has travelled to 16 countries over 4 continents, and plans on many more. When she is not working, or traveling, Ms. Gallagher enjoys hot yoga, reading, solo hiking and camping, and spending time with family, friends, and her cat- Sir Winston Churchill Gallagher.

Practice Areas

  •  Family Law
  • Estate Law
  • Cannabis Business Law

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 2014

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Minor in International Relations Liberty University,
  • Juris Doctorate Liberty University School of Law

Professional Associations

  • Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar, 2021 – 2022
  • District Representative for the Eighth District
  • Liaison to the Virginia State Bar’s Conference of Local & Specialty Bar Associations, 2022
  • Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2017 – 2020 
  • International Cannabis Bar Association, 2021 – 2024
  • Ethics Committee Board Member, 2022-2024
  • Virginia Cannabis Business Association, 2022
  • American Bar Association: Cannabis Law and Policy Section, 2022-2023