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Galloway Ranked Nationally in 2022 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers – “Best Law Firms”
Galloway Ranked Nationally in 2022 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers – “Best Law Firms”
For the 12th consecutive year, Galloway has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence…
Galloway’s Tampa Attorneys Cap Off Three-Week Run with Another Defense Verdict
Galloway’s Tampa Attorneys Cap Off Three-Week Run with Another Defense Verdict
Galloway attorneys Phillip Howell and Lee Smith secured a major trial victory in a Miami trenching/cast iron pipe case for their client, a Florida property insurer. Cases such as these typically involve long, drawn-out claims, often requiring destructive testing and…
Galloway Receives Complete Defense Verdict in Hurricane Irma Trial
Galloway Receives Complete Defense Verdict in Hurricane Irma Trial
Attorneys Nicole Fluet, Michael Ruel, and Anna Kirkpatrick received a complete defense verdict for their client, a residential and commercial property insurer, in a Hurricane Irma trial in Broward County last week. In a case which involved a covered claim,…
Galloway Secures Enforcement of a Settlement Agreement and Dismissal in Contentious Construction Case
Galloway Secures Enforcement of a Settlement Agreement and Dismissal in Contentious Construction Case
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi Eastern Division granted our motion to enforce settlement and request for attorneys’ fees in connection with a construction defect case involving an apartment complex. We represented an insulation subcontractor in…
Galloway Receives Successful Outcome in Charlotte County Trial
Galloway Receives Successful Outcome in Charlotte County Trial
Galloway attorneys Sarah Baggett and Lara Breslow received a successful verdict in a recent trial in Charlotte County. The trial involved a cast iron pipe/trenching case, and the jury decided in our client’s favor – that there was no direct…
Galloway Paves the Way in Successful Completion of Hurricane Michael Trial in Bay County
Galloway Paves the Way in Successful Completion of Hurricane Michael Trial in Bay County
Galloway attorney Todd LaDouceur and his team received a successful outcome in the first Hurricane Michael case taken to verdict! This was a highly unique jury trial over a price and scope dispute. Galloway is proud to report that their…
Proposed Rule and Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100+ Employees
Proposed Rule and Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100+ Employees
Proposed Rule and Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100+ Employees Upcoming rule will impact over 80 million private sector employees. President Biden instructed the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to draft a rule mandating…
30 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
30 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Galloway is pleased to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. In addition, 15 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Ones to Watch.” “I am extremely…
Galloway Director Frederick William “Billy” Swaim III Named to 2021 Leadership in Law Class
Galloway Director Frederick William “Billy” Swaim III Named to 2021 Leadership in Law Class
Galloway is proud to recognize director Billy Swaim as a 2021 CityBusiness Leadership in Law honoree. CityBusiness has recognized Billy for his professional achievements, leadership in the legal field, and dedication to the New Orleans community. Billy is an experienced…
Director Heather Angelico Panels Webinar on Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana
Director Heather Angelico Panels Webinar on Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana
Galloway Director Heather Angelico joins together with an all-star panel of attorneys to discuss successfully handling workers’ compensation claims in Louisiana and essentials to consider from both sides of the aisle. Below are just some key takeaways of the course:…
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Louisiana trial attorney Richard Duplantier, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans offices, has been selected to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In joining ABOTA, Rick brings decades…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
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