Devon Galloway represents individuals and businesses in high-stakes commercial disputes across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, health care, and financial services. Known for his versatility, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous matters, from labor and employment lawsuits to breach of contract disputes, sprawling class actions, and tort matters.
With over a decade of legal experience, Devon combines strong advocacy with practical judgment and a collegial style. He has played a key role in many representations, including drafting a successful appellate brief on behalf of multiple parties addressing critical issues before a state supreme court. Devon has also taken and defended several high-stakes depositions, questioning government officials, CEOs, and other prominent witnesses. Beyond his courtroom achievements, he is a trusted strategist, noted for his ability to distill complex issues into concise and actionable advice. Devon is also known for his professionalism even in the most adversarial settings—qualities that earn the respect of clients, co-counsel, and adversaries.
Devon also co-leads the firm’s award-winning Pro Bono Program while maintaining his own active pro bono practice. In recent years, he has become a pioneer in obtaining compassionate release for terminally ill and elderly individuals in federal prison, important work which has garnered recognition from various organizations and media outlets, including the American Bar Association and The American Lawyer.
Before joining the firm, Devon served as a law clerk for Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Prior to that, Devon represented clients in various commercial disputes as an associate at a national law firm.
Devon graduated from Columbia University School of Law, where he was Notes Editor for the Columbia Journal of Race and Law. While in law school, Devon was an intern with the Bronx Defenders legal division, where he worked on civil liberties issues in underrepresented communities. Devon also holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Columbia University.
Practice Focus
Education
- Columbia University School of Law, J.D. 2014
- Columbia Journal of Race and Law, Notes Editor
- Publication: The Numbers Matter: An Update to New York’s Prison Gerrymandering Reform, Columbia Journal of Race and Law (2014)
- Columbia University, B.A. 2010
- Dean’s List; Kluge Scholarship
- Columbia Daily Spectator, Copy Editor
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly
Professional Leadership
- Member, Zuckerman Spaeder DEI Committee
- Member, Zuckerman Spaeder Pro Bono Committee
- Pro Bono Resource Counsel, Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Experience
- Represents a former insurance company executive in a lawsuit seeking damages of over $500 million. Allegations include civil conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence claims.
- Represents a national pharmacy chain in defense of thousands of suits by state and local governments to recover costs alleged to have been caused by the shipment and dispensing of prescription opioids.
- Represents several hundred plaintiffs in federal civil actions against several baking entities under the federal Anti-Terrorism Act and the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
- Represents taxpayer plaintiffs in a lawsuit against New York State and a private entity to enjoin an unconstitutional disbursement of state funds.
- Represented a former executive of a cryptocurrency platform in a New York class action alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentations in directing investors to a virtual cryptocurrency exchange.
- Led multiple successful pro bono efforts to secure the compassionate release of terminally ill and elderly federal prisoners.
News & InsightZS Blog
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Nearly Half of Zuckerman Spaeder Attorneys Receive The Best Lawyers in America® Recognitions, Including Several “Ones to Watch”
August 22, 2025
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Zuckerman Spaeder Named a “Beacon of Justice” by NLADA for Fourth Time in Five Years
August 19, 2025
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Best Lawyers® Recognizes 40 Zuckerman Spaeder Attorneys, Including Three “Lawyers of the Year” and Seven “Ones to Watch”
August 15, 2024
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Zuckerman Spaeder Names Devon Galloway as Partner
December 29, 2023
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Fla. High Court Urged To Reinstate Atty Ousted By DeSantis
September 19, 2023
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42 Zuckerman Spaeder Attorneys, Including Six “Ones to Watch,” Recognized in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
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Devon Galloway Receives the American Bar Association’s “On the Rise” Award
June 27, 2023
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On The Rise—Top 40 Young Lawyers Award
June 21, 2023
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2022 Honorees: The American Lawyer Industry Awards
December 13, 2022
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Litigation Department of the Year, Insurance: Zuckerman Spaeder
October 6, 2022
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Recognitions