About Paul
Paul Gallardo practices in two distinct legal spheres: Montana state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His admissions allow him to carry cases beyond the county courthouse and into the federal appellate system. That dual standing shapes how he approaches matters and the clients who come to him.
Gallardo’s career is grounded in courtroom work and appellate procedure. He is admitted to the Ninth Circuit and is licensed to practice in Montana. Those credentials reflect experience in handling filings that must meet federal appellate rules and state procedural requirements. Over time he has built a practice that straddles procedural levels rather than concentrating on a single jurisdiction.
At the center of Gallardo’s daily work is his role at Flaherty Law Office. There he shares responsibility for client representation, filings, and courtroom appearances. The firm setting places him alongside colleagues who manage a range of civil and procedural tasks. His position requires regular attention to deadlines, appellate briefing, and the mechanics of moving cases through both state and federal dockets.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation. He is known for careful attention to briefing and for preparing a record that can withstand appellate scrutiny. That approach is useful in settings where factual records and legal argument must align for higher courts to review them. Gallardo’s courtroom presence reflects that preparation: he arrives with documents organized and arguments structured to address both fact and law.
The work of representing clients before the Ninth Circuit involves a different rhythm than day-to-day matters in state court. Appellate practice demands concise briefing, strict adherence to procedural rules, and an eye for persuasive legal framing. In Montana courts, the work leans more toward managing discovery, hearings, and trial preparedness. Gallardo moves between those tempos depending on the case at hand.
Outside the courtroom, he handles the practical needs that support litigation—drafting motions, coordinating with experts, and advising clients on procedural risks. He also manages client expectations about timelines and likely outcomes, an important part of practice when appeals are a possibility.
Gallardo continues to work from the Flaherty Law Office and on matters that require admission to both the Ninth Circuit and Montana courts. He currently focuses his practice on litigation and appellate matters across those jurisdictions.
