Allan L. Galbraith

I'm Allan Galbraith. I'm a lawyer with The Keenan Law Firm and the President of the Board of Directors of Hope Homes, Inc. I am admitted to practice in

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I have over 30 years experience as an attorney in a trial and litigation practice, with the last 10 years focusing in the area of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. I have been an attorney of record in 26 cases which were resolved by verdict or settlement in excess of $1,000,000.00 totaling in excess of $60,000,000.00 during the past ten 10 years. I have recently obtained a Masters Degree in Counseling and am interested melding the two disciplines by expanding my areas of expertise into improved and less expensive methods of dispute resolution. I have training in mediating civil and domestic relations cases through Henning Mediation and Arbitration. I am a member of the Lawyers Assistance Committee of the State Bar of Georgia which oversees the Lawyer Assistance Program.  I have recently opened a West Coast of The Keenan Law Firm based in Palm Desert, Californai

Case Manager Intern at Ridgeview Institute

January 2010 - April 2010

Provided counseling services in this well known Southeast psychiatric hospital to young adult and adult populations primarily with DSM-IV Axis I and II disorders that included psychiatric, substance abuse and personality disorders. Monitored and facilitated patient progress through patient interaction, review of charts, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, clinical assistants and case managers • Led and co-lead process groups and patient/family groups. • Presented psycho-educational lectures on subjects such as relapse prevention, coping skills, recovery skills, and 12 step program introduction • Provided individual therapy to clients with varied presentations including mood disorders, grief, trauma, substance dependence, anxiety and anger management, Create and update treatment plans for patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders and/or substance dependence. • Provide clinical chart updates daily for all patient interactions, including groups and individual sessions. • Educated patients and families regarding recovery planning and clinical treatment in a managed care setting. • Implemented use of client consent forms at initiation of counseling and applied legal and ethical knowledge through counseling process.

Attorney at The Keenan Law Firm

April 2002 - January 2010

Plaintiff’s representation in claims involving catastrophic injury in the areas of medical negligence, transportation, products and premises liability. Managed the initial case screening, evaluation and intake, all legal and factual research and analysis, motions practice in trial level courts and all appellate arguments. Prepared all written material submitted by the firm to both professional and lay audiences. • In recognition of expertise in active listening, designated as the sole case intake specialist for the firm. • Interviewed and evaluated all potential clients and collateral sources for merits of claim, and suitability of claim and client for the practice. • Performed independent evaluations of damages, causation, prior medical history, and deviations from standards of care to determine suitability for the practice. • Interviewed medical specialists and retain expert witnesses. • Counseled clients experiencing dramatic life-altering changes and emotional stress regarding catastrophic injury in multiple long-term cases active from 1-4 years. • Member of a legal team on high-profile cases typically valued at $1 million and higher. • Served as the company’s primary author for pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery requests/responses, affidavits, settlement demand packages and appellate briefs, along with conducting all appellate oral arguments. • Acted as a case manager and on-ongoing advocate in assembling an interdisciplinary team to support clients experiencing extreme trauma and loss. • Member of a legal team that was instrumental in improving industry standards and safety in the tissue processing field. • Offered pro bono case support in child advocacy for the Keenan’s Kids Foundation, creating legal standards for safety in public parks, DFACS, and school systems. • Presented educational lectures at continuing legal education seminars and to various community groups

Attorney at Ellerin & Associates

August 1998 - April 2002

Attorney at Allan Galbraith, Attorney At Law

June 1979 - August 1998

Attorney at The Keenan Law Firm

December 2010

Plaintiff’s representation in claims involving catastrophic injury in the areas of medical negligence, transportation, products and premises liability. Managed the initial case screening, evaluation and intake, all legal and factual research and analysis, motions practice in trial level courts and all appellate arguments. Prepared all written material submitted by the firm to both professional and lay audiences. • In recognition of expertise in active listening, designated as the sole case intake specialist for the firm. • Interviewed and evaluated all potential clients and collateral sources for merits of claim, and suitability of claim and client for the practice. • Performed independent evaluations of damages, causation, prior medical history, and deviations from standards of care to determine suitability for the practice. • Interviewed medical specialists and retain expert witnesses. • Counseled clients experiencing dramatic life-altering changes and emotional stress regarding catastrophic injury in multiple long-term cases active from 1-4 years. • Member of a legal team on high-profile cases typically valued at $1 million and higher

Nova Southeastern University

2007 – 2010

M.S.

Emory University School of Law

1976 – 1979

J.D.

Concentration: Law

Purdue University

1972 – 1976

B.A.

Concentration: Political Science

Law, ADR, leading focus groups, consultation.