Edward F. Chacker
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers
- Biography
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/
- 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
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Workers’ Compensation
- 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
- Animal & Dog Law
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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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
- Pennsylvania
- Since 1973
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Named Partner
- Gay & Chacker
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1973 –
Current
- 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
- The University of Toledo College of Law
- J.D. (1973)
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1969
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1973 -
- Temple University
- B.S. (1969)
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1965
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1969 -
- Awards
- Best Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers®
- 2020
- Superb
- Avvo Rating
- 2020
- Mr. Chacker is listed in good standing with a 10/10 Superb AVVO rating in the areas of Personal injury, Slip and fall accident, Car accident, Civil rights and Workers compensation.
- VIP Chancellor’s Award
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- 2020
- AV Preeminent Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2020
- Superlawyers
- SuperLawyer
- 2020
- Best Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers®
- 2019
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2019
- Leadership and Commitment to Equal Rights for All
- Indigent Through Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP) Program
- 2019
- Best Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers®
- 2018
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2018
- Best Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers®
- 2017
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2017
- Best Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers®
- 2016
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2016
- Best Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers®
- 2015
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2015
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2014
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2013
- Pillars of Justice
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- 2013
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2012
- Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association’s
- 2012
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2011
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2010
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2009
- Superlawyers
- Superlawyers
- 2008
- Ambassador for Justice Award
- Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services
- 2003
- VIP Chancellor’s Award
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- 2003
- Equal Justice Award
- Community Legal Services
- 1995
- VIP Chancellor’s Award
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- 1994
- For Service to the Bar and to the Community
- Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society
- 1993
- VIP Chancellor’s Award
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- 1993
- VIP Chancellor’s Award
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- 1992
- VIP Chancellor’s Award
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- 1991
- Recognition of Outstanding Service
- Community Legal Services
- Professional Associations
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP)
- Board of Directors
- Current
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- Federal Prisoner Rights Litigation Panel
- Member
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2010 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Member of Cabinet
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2010 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Subcommittee on Program Selection
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2010 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- Chair
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2004 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP
- Standards and Monitoring Committee
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2000 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation Andrew Hamilton Circle
- Charter Member
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2000 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation 200 for the 200th Fund Raiser
- Co-Chair
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2000 –
Current -
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- President
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2004 –
2005 -
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