$ 375-395 per hour
About Dana
Biography
Attorney Dana M. Gallup has over thirty years of experience practicing Labor and Employment Law. He has handled 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 the State of 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. Mr. 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 (NELA), and the Florida chapter of NELA (Florida NELA). Mr. Gallup has previously served as Vice President, Vice President of Programming and President for the Florida NELA. Mr. Gallup has received the highest AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale Hubbell and has been selected as a Super Lawyer in the area of Employment Law for the years 2009, 2010 and 2013-2026.
Gallup Auerbach represents employees & businesses in every area of labor and employment law.
Gallup Auerbach represents employees & businesses in every area of employment law.
Gallup Auerbach represents employees & businesses in every area of employment law.
Dana M. Gallup, certified as a Fla. Sup. Ct. circuit civil ct mediator, mediating employment cases
Gallup Auerbach represents employees & businesses in every area of employment law.
Gallup Auerbach represents employees & businesses in every area of employment law.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Appeals
12%
Civil Rights
12%
Discrimination
12%
Employment and Labor
12%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Dana Mason Gallup's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Michael | March 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Business Professional/ Michael G.
My Attorney Jacob Auerbach of the Gallup Auerbach Law Firm quickly evaluated that I had a case. He understood the applicable laws. I would not have received a settlement without the Gallup Auerbach Law Firm.
Dana Gallup
Replied last March 09, 2021Thank you for the positive review. We are pleased we were able to assist in resolving your matter.
Posted by Jennifer | January 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest, Excellent, with a Great Team who will Stand Behind You
I hired Dana for an employment law issue that other consults seemed uninterested in. He worked to get me a very fair settlement, managed my concerns and stress during the entire process, and finalized everything in under six months. His entire team is great, especially Mary. Every email was answer...
Dana Gallup
Replied last January 26, 2019Thank you, Jennifer. It was truly a pleasure representing you and I was happy to be of assistance.
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Always there when you need them most
Our agency has relied on the services of Dana Gallup's firm for years and have always had positive experiences. Mr. Gallup as well as the rest of his team have always been very responsive to our needs, and always available when we have needed them most. Recently, with very short notice, we needed th...
Dana Gallup
Replied last June 24, 2018Thank you so much for the kind review. We do pride ourselves on being promptly responsive to our clients' needs. It has been a pleasure representing your agency.
Dana Mason Gallup's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dana is an experienced and knowledgeable employment law attorney that is well respected amongst his peers."
"Dana Gallup is one of the preeminent Employment and Labor Law attorneys in Florida. I've not only admired his expertise and as a colleague, I've also had the pleasure of working with him on a few matters over the years involving our individual areas of practice. Dana consistently gets excellent results for his clients and conducts his practice of law with the highest degree of professionalism and ethics. I whole-heartedly endorse him."
"I have known Dana for over 10 years now. He is respected by his peers, provides sound advice to his clients and achieves great results. If I were in need of cousel, I would not hesitate to call on Dana."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gallup is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dana is an excellent attorney. He is very accesible to his clients and understanding of their needs. He is conscientious, effective and highly experienced. I highly reccomend him for all labor law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Employment Law, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Dana M Gallup, P.A.
1900 - Present
Member, Gallup Auerbach
Associations
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association (South Florida Chapter)
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida Chapter)
Member
Broward County Bar Association
Member
Miami-Dade County Bar Association
Member
2010 - 2011
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)President
2009 - 2010
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)President-Elect
2008 - 2009
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)Programming Vice President
2006 - 2007
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida Chapter)Vice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Osorio v. Medtronic, Inc, 2011 WL 1102832 (S.D. Fla. 2011)
Settled
Lawson v. Plantation Gen. Hosp., L.P., 704 F.Supp.2d 1254 (S.D.Fla.2010).
Summary judgment denied.
Lawson v. Plantation Gen. Hosp., L.P., 704 F.Supp.2d 1254 (S.D.Fla.2010).
Summary judgment denied.
Clairsaint v. TGNI
Jury verdict for Plaintiff
Saridakis v. S. Broward Hosp. Dist., 681 F. Supp. 2d 1338 (S.D. Fla. 2009)
Summary judgment denied
Education
1992
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville
JD
1988
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Lorman Seminar
Wage and Hour Law (FLSA)
Publications
2003
Addressing the World
The Little Domain That Roared
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was demoted from my job in retaliation, should I get an attorney?
04 Sep 2021
Q&A
Can an employer force repayment of unearned PTO upon employee resignation?
06 Jun 2020
Q&A
Isnt it illegal to post an employement add for hostess and not host as well
01 Mar 2018