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Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Mourns the Passing of Founding Partner John Galloway
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Mourns the Passing of Founding Partner John Galloway
NEW ORLEANS, July 17, 2026 – The attorneys and team at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith announce with profound sadness the passing of John Galloway, a founding partner of the firm. John was a trusted colleague, respected attorney, generous…
Galloway Animal Law Attorney Wins Highly Contested Dog Bite Case
Galloway Animal Law Attorney Wins Highly Contested Dog Bite Case
Director Anna Kirkpatrick recently won summary judgment on a highly contested dog bite case in Florida. When the Plaintiff was bit by a foster dog, the legal dispute centered on the legal definition of “owner” under Florida’s dog bite statute…
Galloway Transportation Attorneys Secure Major Win in Missouri
Galloway Transportation Attorneys Secure Major Win in Missouri
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith successfully secured a favorable result in a rear-end trucking case in New Madrid County, Missouri, led by Director Jennifer Woulfe and Associate Allison Thompson serving as second chair. In this case, the Plaintiff’s counsel…
Galloway Continues Team Growth in Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri
Galloway Continues Team Growth in Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has added additional depth to our experienced and talented team. Across the Gulf South and Midwest, our attorneys provide result-driven representation that goes way above and way beyond as champions for the greater good.…
Longshore/Defense Base Act: U.S. Dept. of Labor Releases Annual Adjustments for 2025
Longshore/Defense Base Act: U.S. Dept. of Labor Releases Annual Adjustments for 2025
On September 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Industry Notice No. 203 providing the National Average Weekly Wage, the maximum and minimum compensation rates, and the cost-of-living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025. The annual adjustments under Section 10(h)…
Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas
Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas
John Kemppainen, a Director in Galloway’s St. Louis office, will present on Bullying & Hazing in Youth Sports at the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas on Friday, September 20. SERMA is the first risk…
Galloway Secures $3 Million Judgment in Construction Defect Litigation in Florida
Galloway Secures $3 Million Judgment in Construction Defect Litigation in Florida
In a major win for our clients, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has successfully secured a final judgment in our client’s favor for over $3,000,000, with $275,000 awarded in attorneys’ fees and costs for defense counsel. Special Counsel William…
Galloway Joins Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025 as Champions for Diversity
Galloway Joins Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025 as Champions for Diversity
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is proud to announce that our firm has joined the Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025. We strive to be champions for diversity and inclusion, building a firm that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workforce, knowing that…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Claims for Insurance Coverage in Commercial Construction Litigation
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Claims for Insurance Coverage in Commercial Construction Litigation
Plaintiff, the Owner of the building, contracted with the Named Insured to provide a completely new roof structure and roofing over the commercial building. When the work was nearing completion, the Owner claimed they began noticing leaks from the new…
Defense Base Act Update: Benefits Review Board Addresses Recent Trends in Expert Medical Evidence
Defense Base Act Update: Benefits Review Board Addresses Recent Trends in Expert Medical Evidence
In a recent decision, the Benefits Review Board (BRB) clarified the weight afforded to “treating” physicians’ opinions and endorsed the use of judicial notice of prior Decisions and Orders discussing a “treating” physician’s similarly worded medical reports. In Rogers Avendaño…
What to Do After a Cyber Breach: A Post‑Breach Checklist for Corporate Counsel
What to Do After a Cyber Breach: A Post‑Breach Checklist for Corporate Counsel
In the first hours after a suspected cyber breach, treat the incident as a legal and insurance event: escalate to counsel, contain and investigate, preserve evidence, trigger cyber‑insurance notice, and plan regulator/consumer communications on jurisdiction‑specific timelines to avoid lost coverage…
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
65 Attorneys Recognized in Key Litigation Practices Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to recognize its attorneys who have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers and…
Third Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect Today. How Does It Differ? WorkBoat
Third Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect Today. How Does It Differ? WorkBoat
The latest Jones Act waiver significantly narrows the relief available to maritime operators and introduces new requirements for companies seeking to transport eligible cargo aboard foreign-flag vessels. Galloway Managing Director Jason Waguespack recently spoke with WorkBoat about the third Jones…
Mark “Tiger” Pharr to Present at 2026 CLM Construction Conference
Mark “Tiger” Pharr to Present at 2026 CLM Construction Conference
Construction defense and technology lawyer Mark “Tiger” Pharr, a Director in Galloway’s Lafayette and Dallas offices, will be speaking on a panel at the upcoming CLM Construction Conference on Friday, September 25, 2026. The annual, premier event gathers construction insurance and risk management professionals for…
Broker Liability Puts Carrier Vetting on Boardroom Agenda, Bloomberg Law
Broker Liability Puts Carrier Vetting on Boardroom Agenda, Bloomberg Law
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has significantly changed the liability landscape for freight brokers, making carrier vetting an enterprise risk issue with implications for litigation, contracts, and insurance. In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Galloway Director Ryan O’Connor…
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