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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & SmithSpecial Counsel
Catherine V. Arpen
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Catherine V. Arpen

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6622 Southpoint Drive, Suite 250, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense & Coverage, Premises Liability and 6 more

About Catherine V. Arpen

Meticulous, dedicated, and thorough, Catherine Arpen skillfully develops strong defense strategies on behalf of her clients, with an eye towards results that meet their business objectives, whether through settlement or litigation. She extensively evaluates each case, conducting interviews and ascertaining all relevant facts. Catherine is in constant communication with her clients, addressing updates and issues immediately, partnering with her clients to keep them informed and equipped to make the best decisions possible.

Catherine’s clients appreciate her compelling case development, responsiveness, and collaboration with them and their adjusters. She uses proven strategies and early defense detection to deftly manage each matter. Catherine focuses her practice on general liability insurance defense, premise liability, commercial and non-commercial Motor Vehicle Accident, civil rights defense, products liability, and commercial litigation in the hospitality, retail, restaurant, trucking, and transportation industries.

Catherine practices law in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. An outdoor enthusiast, she loves camping, skydiving, scuba diving, and hiking, and she has even hiked sections of the Appalachian Trail and summited a 14,000-foot mountain in Colorado twice. Catherine enjoys spending time with her daughters, grandkids, and her German Shepherd, Scout.

Awards & Recognitions

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2026

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Transportation
  • Other 6
    • Insurance Defense & Coverage
    • Product Liability
    • Trucking
    • Amusement, Entertainment, Hospitality & Sports
    • Commercial/Corporate
    • Retail & Restaurant

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Special Counsel
    Firm Name
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Won summary judgment in premise liability case where Plaintiff claimed he slipped
    fell on water, but Plaintiff failed to substantiate his claim with substantive competent evidence but rather, tried to impermissibly stack inferences.
    In commercial MVA, successfully settled case for $750K when boardable medicals were $830K
    carrier exposure was $10 million.
    Successfully received sanctions against Plaintiff's counsel
    Order for Involuntary Dismissal in 3 cases using the Kozel factors for Plaintiff's attorney misconduct.
    Obtained settlement using PFS for $10K in premise liability case, with threat of Defendant's summary judgement hearing approaching
    Plaintiff's last offer was $400K.
  • Additional Links
    https://gallowaylawfirm.com/lawyer/arpen-catherine/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2016, Florida
    2020, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    2021, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    2021, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    Memberships

    Associations

    •Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    •Jacksonville Claims Association
    •Ferguson-White American Inn of Court, Barrister, 2021-2022
    •Florida Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Florida Coastal School of Law
    Class of 2013
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of North Florida
    Class of 2010
    B.A.
    Political Science

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    Catherine V. Arpen was admitted in 2016 to the State of Florida.
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    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith was established in 1987.

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