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Christine Gale
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Christine Gale

3.7
7 reviews

707 Grant Street, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Family Law

About Christine Gale

Ms. Gale is a shareholder with the Pittsburgh firm of Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko, & Pocrass, P.C. She handles complex family law cases involving equitable distribution, pension and business valuation, support, alimony, custody and adoption matters throughout Pennsylvania in both trial court and appellate courts. Ms. Gale has authored numerous case law updates for semi-annual Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law workshops and is a regular author and panelist for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Institute. She has served as the author and speaker on the topic of alimony since 1997 and for every year of the annual Family Law Update for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. She currently serves in the official capacity of First Vice Chair for the Pennsylvania Bar Associations Family Law Section and has served on three sessions as a Council member for the Allegheny County Bar Association

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 25, 2024
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I highly recommend Chris Gale, an exceptional divorce attorney in the Pittsburgh area. Chris leveraged her years of experience to navigate a complex divorce proceeding with calm and precision. Throughout the process, her projections were remarkably accurate, and her impeccable judgment guided me every step of the way. Her professionalism was unmatched, and in high-conflict situations, her composed demeanor was invaluable. If you're facing a contentious divorce, Chris is exactly who you want by your side—you don't want to show up underprepared when the stakes are high!

 
Family Law
Posted by Sal
December 28, 2025
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This firm failed to achieve the goals set for them. When we hired them. They did the minimum amount of work and charge us the maximum fees. They had the work in interns who had no idea what they were doing, and they were directed by people who had no idea what they were doing.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 14, 2022
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Christine Gale is unporfessional, inappropriate and incompeten and unprepared attorney. (If thats even her title.) Her only concern is taking your money by driving her fees up and doing nothing for you. I could cite examples. But just be warned. Take your important life situations elsewhere.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2015
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This woman is beyond unprofessional, unprepared, and rude. She has no consideration or respect for individuals and their circumstances surrounding a case. Her sole purpose is to rack up your bill to an astronomical amount. She is the reason why attorneys get a bad rap for jacking up the costs and for making divorce proceedings even more contentious than they already are. I would, beyond a doubt, not recommend this woman to more worst enemy!

 
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April 20, 2015
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  • Firm Information
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    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.
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    http://www.fgbmp.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Pennsylvania
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Pennsylvania State University
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Oxford, Mississippi, October 14, 1953

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Share Holder at Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.
3.7
7 reviews

The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Suite 3300Pittsburgh, PA 15219U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Christine Gale was admitted in 1981 to the State of Pennsylvania.
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    Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. has 11 attorneys at this location.
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