Attorney Dana M. Gallup has over twenty years of experience dealing with the complexities of employment law. He has focused his practice in the area of Civil Litigation with an emphasis on Labor and Employment Law, handling cases under Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), public and private whistleblowers acts, and numerous other federal, state and local laws governing the employment relationship. Mr. Gallup has provided legal services to both employees and business clients throughout South and Southwest Florida. Mr. Gallup represents clients at every level of the state and federal administrative and judicial system. Mr. Gallup has also been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a civil county and circuit court mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Gallup received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. After graduating with honors from the University of Florida College of Law, he was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1992. He has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Gallup's professional associations include the Florida Bar Association, (including the Labor and Employment Section), the Miami-Dade and Broward County Bar Associations, the American Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Federal Bar Association, South Florida chapter. Mr. Gallup has previously served as Vice President, Vice President of Programming and President for the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida NELA).
Reported Cases Nierenberg v. Heart Center of Southwest, 835 F.Supp. 1404, 1407 (M.D.Fla.1993); Kotas v. Waterman Broadcasting, 927 F.Supp. 1547 (M.D.Fla.1996).; Sun Mfg. Corp. v. Souvenir, 728 So. 2d 774 (Fla. 3d DCA 1999); Destel v. McRoberts Protective Agency, 2004 WL 746293 (S.D.Fla.2004); Ward v. Cyberguard Corp., 2007 WL 171596 (S.D. Fla. 2007); Soto v. Genentech, Inc., 2008 WL 4621832 (S.D. Fla. 2008); M.B. v. Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 13 So.3d 509 (Fla. 3d DCA 2009); Saridakis v. S. Broward Hosp. Dist., 681 F. Supp. 2d 1338 (S.D. Fla. 2009); Lussi v. Design-Build & Engineering, Inc., 2010 WL 1571158 (S.D.Fla. 2010); Lawson v. Plantation Gen. Hosp., L.P., 704 F.Supp.2d 1254 (S.D.Fla.2010).; Paulet v. Farlie, Turner & Co., LLC, 2010 WL 2232662 (S.D. Fla. 2010); Osorio v. Medtronic, Inc, 2011 WL 1102832 (S.D. Fla. 2011) Representative Clients "I worked with Dana Gallup on a very important lawsuit. Dana was professional, intelligent, and eager to solve the suit in my favor. I highly recommend Dana Gallup, Esq.." January 6, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
Shari Cruz,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2001
"Dana Gallup is an extremely savvy attorney. He not only provides you with key information about your issue, but he most importantly provides decisive solutions. I personally had one of the most tumultuous employment cases that I anyone could possibly be involved in and I was not clearly in the right, but Mr. Dana Gallup was able to see through all of our opponents tricks and fought for my rights with what seemed to be effortless professionalism. He most importantly treated me like an individual, not just as another client. He also has a beautiful office, with a very attentive staff, and his secretary and paralegal are highly efficient and courteous. I truly believe that he personally cares about every case he is involved in and he really goes a far way to provide a superior level of customer service. I would really recommend Mr. Dana Gallup to anyone who is looking for a tough, no nonsense, take care of business attorney. I would even recommend him to my grandmother. He is just that good! They say attorneys are snakes, but I tell you this guy is the real deal and he is the epitome of effective legal aide. Simply put, Mr. Dana Gallup is a class act." September 23, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Dilton Pinnock,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2007
"I hired Dana in 2004 after losing my employment of 27 1/2 years. During the time I worked with Dana, about a year and a half, Dana kept me informed of every happening through the end of my dealings. I certainly would recommend Dana to anyone with an employment issue and (hoping I don't need to) would certainly retain his services again." August 26, 2008
Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity
Joel Slotnick,; hired Dana as an Employment Attorney in 2004
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity August 26, 2008
Angela Caruso,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2005, and hired Dana more than once
"Dana was referred by another attorney to represent me in an employment matter. He was extremely professional, caring, and knowledgeable and was able to resolve my case successfully because of his expertise and negotiation skills." August 26, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Debra E. King, RN CEN,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2007
"I worked with Dana and his client as a consultant. Dana is a knowledgeable and competent attorney whom I would recommend to others in need of his services." August 25, 2008
Kenneth Koch, Owner, KLW Code Consultants was with another company when working with Dana at Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A.
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To whom it may concern:
Mr. Gallup has represented me and did an outstanding job successfully winning a dispute in a business fraud case.
Mr. Gallup is a very competent, honest and kind professional. I am very grateful to him and I will recommend his services as an attorney in law to any of my closest friends and family.
Regina Correia
August 19, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
Regina Correia,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2004, and hired Dana more than once
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity August 18, 2008
Dana Mesa,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2007
"Dana is a caring professional who provides excellent advice and action plan. He looks beyond your emotional involvement to provide clear alternatives to your situation." August 18, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Sean Brennan,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2007, and hired Dana more than once
"Dana is extraordinarily knowledgeable in "Employment Contracts"! In a very difficult field to determine a Clear or Black and White situation; Dana was a clear and present advisor who took control of meetings right through our mediation to an acceptable conclusion of our action. We were very lucky to have him on our team.
John Peterson COO, IFSS" August 18, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, On Time
John Peterson,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2006
"Dana represented me in employment litigation matter. He was very knowledgeable and professional and was successful in negotiating a very satisfactory settlement and getting the matter resolved. I would highly recommend him." August 18, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
Terry Jukes,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2005
"Dana was highly recommended to me, through another attorney, to assist me with my noncompete litigation. Dana's understanding and application of the law is excellent and his ability to interpret and apply case law was dead accurate. He was also very considerate of everyone in this case, knowing just how to handle and/or deal with various types of personalities.
I have recommended to Dana to various of my own clients, and would recommend using Dana for any issues pertaining to employment/labor law. Simply put, he's the best. Plus, you'll love his staff who are always willing to assist." August 18, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Erica Buckius,; hired Dana as an Attorney in 2007
