Author Archives: Carol Galloway
Women Leaders: Secrets to Success with Carol Galloway
Each week on “Women Leaders: Secrets to Success”, our host, Jessica Franzini, talks to women from around the country who are taking names and breaking glass. This week, Jessica spoke to Carol Galloway from the Law Offices of Carol M Galloway. Click here to listen to the discussion
Filing a Complaint with the EEOC versus Hiring a Discrimination Lawyer
There are two separate facts that those filing discrimination complaints should understand. First, you may be required to file a complaint with the EEOC before filing a lawsuit in federal court. While you don’t need an employment discrimination attorney, you should have one. The EEOC will take a small fraction of cases that pass… Read More »
What is a Protected Class When it Comes to Employment Discrimination?
When the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was passed, it granted employees broadscale protection from employers, preventing discriminatory practices in hiring, firing, or promoting. Every state in the U.S. has adopted this law and some states have gone well beyond the text of the law to extend protections to others. In this… Read More »
Mistakes People Make When Filing for Bankruptcy
If you’ve been considering bankruptcy, you have probably encountered online services that encourage debtors to file for bankruptcy on their own. This can be tempting, especially if you think that since you’re already in bankruptcy, you have nothing more to lose. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Debtors who don’t understand the… Read More »
Five Myths About Filing Bankruptcy
Many people live too long under a cloud of overwhelming debt because they’re misinformed about bankruptcy law, the process, and the results that can be obtained. This prolonged suffering is often unnecessary. As bankruptcy attorneys, we want consumers to understand clearly the advantages and disadvantages of filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy… Read More »