John Q. Gale
John Gale was born on Enfield Street in Hartford, son of an Italian immigrant father (the family name was changed from Gallucci to Gale before he was born) and French-Canadian mother. Both his parents are Hartford Public High graduates, Class of ’39 and ’46 respectively. John graduated HPHS in 1969 and obtained an engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1973 and a law degree from UConn in 1977.
A life-long Hartford resident, John is married to Tracy Thompson. They have lived in their Cone Street home for 30 years where they raised their four children, all of whom also graduated from HPHS. John, and his family, submerse themselves in the life of the metropolitan area. John is visible in politics, a supporter of the arts, a neighborhood advocate and a community leader. He can occasionally be found playing bluegrass mandolin with local musicians.
Upon passing the bar, John opened a private law practice in 1977. He has been engaged in the general practice of law since then representing individuals and their small businesses. His office has always been in downtown Hartford, the last 23 years at 363 Main Street. Professionally, he founded the Professional Discipline Digest and chaired of the Bar’s Professional Discipline Committee for many years.