As the partner in charge of the firm’s Atlanta office, Mr. Gaulke specializes in insurance defense with an emphasis in workers’ compensation. He represents insurance companies, self-insurers, and employers throughout the state of Georgia.
Mediated Dispute Resolutions, Atlanta, Georgia
In addition to maintaining a full defense practice, Mr. Gaulke is a Board Certified Mediator who mediates disputes relating to all aspects of workers’ compensation law throughout the state of Georgia.
Ms. Clarke has served as approved counsel for most well - known insurance companies as well as many self-insured companies since 1983. Such actions include, but are not limited to, personal injury, coverage issues, construction, mold, and other commonly insured claims.
Alex Barfield is a certified mediator and a partner at Stanton Law, LLC. Alex has litigated in Georgia and the Atlanta community for 20 years. Before coming to Stanton Law, he was a partner at Hawkins, Parnell & Young LLP. Alex is experienced in employment law and commercial disputes, and has decades of experience with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Alex also has significant experience with commercial contract disputes, including restrictive covenant matters, and state law personal injury disputes.
Danielle Berry is a partner in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation, Business Practices, Labor & Employment, Products Liability, and General Liability Practices. Ms. Berry’s practice involves representing businesses in employment law related disputes, including litigation and administrative investigations regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and USERRA, and other state and federal laws.
Ann Baird Bishop of Sponsler Bishop is a tireless volunteer for Kids’ Chance, and we are honored to have her mediating with us. Please remember Ann as you schedule your private mediation needs.
Mr. Bonner is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. For almost twenty years, Mr. Bonner has advised clients in all aspects of residential, commercial, agricultural and timberland real estate acquisition and financing. Mr. Bonner has counselled developers, investors, buyers, and sellers in real estate transactions. Mr. Bonner’s clients include numerous banks, mortgage lenders, agricultural lenders, and Small Business Administration lenders in connection with real estate and business transactions.
Jay Brownstein is a seasoned trial lawyer with 25+ years of experience in state and federal court litigation and appeals. For the last 20 years, his practice has focused on complex personal injury, business and employment litigation including wrongful death, automobile, premises liability and catastrophic injury cases; shareholder & partnership disputes, investor fraud, fiduciary duty, business torts and commercial litigation; wage & hour, discrimination, whistleblower and wrongful termination matters; and consumer class actions. Before that, Mr. Brownstein litigated bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, commercial and technology disputes. He has also served as lead or co-lead counsel in numerous complex class actions and multi-party cases.
Mr. DeMott is a member of the firm’s Commercial, Banking and Business Law Group. Mr. DeMott also serves as the managing partner for the firm’s office in Savannah. Mr. DeMott’s primary area of concentration is commercial litigation.
Sandy has specialized in representing parties in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims for over thirty-five years. He believes in a pro-active approach to claims and works closely with his clients to devise strategies designed to maximize recovery in a prompt time and manner.
A native of Atlanta, Jonathan attended Northside High School before enrolling at Tulane University, and subsequently Tulane University College of Law. After graduation from law school, Jonathan joined a busy civil litigation firm that handled both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims.
The Honorable Loring Gray, retired Superior Court Judge, is actively mediating a wide variety of legal matters with us. While Judge Gray has retired to his home in Albany, Georgia, his wealth of knowledge from his years on the bench combined with his well-respected temperament make him an ideal South Georgia based neutral.
I grew up in Valley Stream, NY but have lived in Atlanta since 1977. I live in the intown neighborhood of Inman Park and have 2 children, 25 and 22. I am proud of the work we have done representing injured workers in Georgia since 1986.
Eric Hooper is a partner in the law firm of Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, P.C. Eric practices in the firm’s Wealth and Business Planning Group. His expertise lies in taxation, trusts and estate planning, corporate law, partnership law, probate (including guardianships and conservatorships) and the administration of estates and trusts.
Education
- University of Florida, Juris Doctor, 1976
- Davidson College, Bachelor of Arts, 1970
Focus of Practice
- Workers' Compensation Claimant's Law-closed head injuries, death cases, and all other cases involving Workers' Compensation issues.
Justin Lowery has over a decade of legal experience. His practice has been primarily focused on workers’ compensation. He is now using that experience to help parties resolve similar claims through mediation.
Kindness, sincerity, and excellence describe Pierette Jones McCalla of the Constangy Law Firm. Her impeccable reputation makes her a perfect addition to IMS. Pierette has long had an interest in helping others and her service as a mediator makes her a natural
Jim Moore is the Managing Partner of the firm and also the Chair of the firm’s Commercial, Banking and Business Law Group. Since 1981, Mr. Moore has advised clients in the areas of Business Law, Banking Law, and Commercial Litigation.
Jason attended Mercer University and graduated in 1997 with highest honors. He also graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2000. Since then, he has specialized in the representation of injured workers in their Workers’ Compensation claims. Jason has also been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans in claims for veterans’ benefits.
With more than 35 years of experience, Al Quillian leads the workers’ compensation team at Scrudder, Bass, Quillian, Horlock, Taylor and Lazarus. Clients rely on Al’s broad knowledge and understanding of the Georgia workers’ compensation law to successfully represent their interests before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, the Superior Courts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court. Mr. Quillian has spoken extensively at seminars and business functions throughout the state on workers’ compensation issues facing employers. Mr. Quillian is a Certified Mediator.