Atty. Catherine V. Arpen

Atty. 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.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine V. Arpen at a glance

Catherine V. Arpen is a Special Counsel based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2016), U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2020), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida (2021), and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2021). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of North Florida (B.A. Political, 2010). Active member of Associations •Florida Defense Lawyers Association •Jacksonville Claims Association •Ferguson-White American Inn of Court, Barrister, 2021-2022 •Florida Bar Association. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Turning Discovery into Dismissal: Galloway Wins Avocado Liability Case Turning Discovery into Dismissal: Galloway Wins Avocado Liability Case Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine V. Arpen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine V. Arpen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Catherine V. Arpen is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine V. Arpen

Where is Catherine V. Arpen's law office located?
Catherine V. Arpen's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine V. Arpen handle?
Catherine V. Arpen focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Catherine V. Arpen practiced law?
Catherine V. Arpen has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Catherine V. Arpen go to law school?
Catherine V. Arpen earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. Political, 2010).
How can I contact Catherine V. Arpen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2013
B.A. Political
University of North Florida
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2016
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2020
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2021
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2021

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