About

Margaret Galka is an experienced lawyer specializing in environmental litigation and personal injury cases, serving clients in Naperville, Illinois. Margaret Galka is a dedicated lawyer who joined the Collins Law Office in 2018 as an associate attorney. With a strong focus on environmental litigation and personal injury cases, Margaret brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Margaret\s passion for environmental law began during her time at Vermont Law School, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She concentrated on environmental and energy law, gaining valuable skills and insights that she now applies to her legal practice. During law school, Margaret was actively involved in the legal community. She worked as a clinician in the Environment and Natural Resources Law Clinic, where she gained hands-on experience working on real cases. Margaret also clerked for a prominent law office in Burlington, Vermont, further honing her legal skills and knowledge. In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Margaret also served as a Co-Chair of the Women\s Law Group and as an editor of the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law. Her dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal field is evident in her work and leadership roles. Prior to attending law school, Margaret earned a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and political science from the University of Vermont. Her interdisciplinary background gives her a unique perspective when approaching legal issues, allowing her to provide comprehensive and effective representation to her clients. Margaret Galka is committed to advocating for her clients\ rights and seeking justice on their behalf. With her expertise in environmental litigation and personal injury cases, she is a trusted legal professional in Naperville, Illinois.

Legal Issues

Environmental Law

Personal Injury

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

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Nursing Home Abuse

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Lawyer
  The Collins Law Office, P.C.
  2018
• Student Clinician- Environment and Natural Resources Law Clinic
  Vermont Law School
  2017
• Law Clerk
  Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand Summer
  2017
• Student Clinician- Vermont Law School Institute for Energy and Environment
  Vermont Law School
  2016
• Campaign Organizer
  Illinois PIRG
  2014

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service

Location