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Galloway Adds Associates to Fort Lauderdale Team
Galloway Adds Associates to Fort Lauderdale Team
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is growing its results-driven representation in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office with two associates joining the dedicated team of attorneys. We are thrilled to welcome them, and we look forward to the many ways…
Florida Supreme Court Update: Important Updates to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Effective January 1, 2025
Florida Supreme Court Update: Important Updates to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Effective January 1, 2025
Galloway attorneys in Florida stay on top of the latest updates in the Florida Supreme Court so that they can navigate all procedural requirements while delivering current and clarifying assistance to clients. Significant changes to the Florida Rules of Civil…
Total Team Effort Leads to Win in Jacksonville, Florida
Total Team Effort Leads to Win in Jacksonville, Florida
Exemplifying teamwork and dedication, the Galloway team in Jacksonville, Florida, secured a remarkable trial win in an auto accident transportation case in a challenging and unpredictable venue. Led by Director Autumn George, the entire team contributed to the positive outcome…
Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself – Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam
Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself – Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam
Across the Gulf South and Midwest, bar candidates are diligently preparing for the upcoming bar examinations. As the culmination of law school and a necessity to begin a legal practice, the bar exam represents a pivotal moment for prospective attorneys.…
Galloway to Present 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference
Galloway to Present 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith will proudly present the 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference on October 24, 2024 at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. Registration for this free event is now open. Participants will have…
Galloway Attorneys Try Trucking Case to Verdict in Texas
Galloway Attorneys Try Trucking Case to Verdict in Texas
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has earned another victory in protecting our clients’ business in the trucking and transportation industry. Director Tim Hassinger tried a case to verdict in Galveston District Court. After an interstate collision in Texas, The…
Galloway Ranked by Chambers USA for Third Year in a Row
Galloway Ranked by Chambers USA for Third Year in a Row
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith has been recognized for the third year in a row as a leading firm in Louisiana for insurance law by Chambers USA. As one of the most respected and referenced legal directories in the world, Chambers USA bases…
Galloway Maritime Lawyer Secures Significant Summary Judgment Win in Federal Case
Galloway Maritime Lawyer Secures Significant Summary Judgment Win in Federal Case
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has secured a significant victory in a cargo loss claim case in federal court. Managing Director Jason Waguespack and Associate Sam Fuller led the firm’s efforts in representing our client. The case involved the…
Galloway Adds Expertise with Talented Lawyers in Georgia and Louisiana
Galloway Adds Expertise with Talented Lawyers in Georgia and Louisiana
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith continues to grow its robust team of experienced attorneys with the addition of two lawyers in Georgia and Louisiana. We are excited to welcome them to the firm and believe they will be champions…
Director Timothy Hassinger Publishes Book on Louisiana Civil Procedure
Director Timothy Hassinger Publishes Book on Louisiana Civil Procedure
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith proudly announces the release of a new book written by Director Timothy Hassinger. Published by LexisNexis, this practical and step-by-step resource will be a necessity in legal libraires for those practicing in Louisiana’s state…
Lafayette Attorney on the Road Less Traveled to Litigation
Lafayette Attorney on the Road Less Traveled to Litigation
Before practicing law as a Lafayette, LA, attorney at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Associate Jared Nelson did not follow the traditional path to litigation. Instead, he built a flourishing career rooted in public service. After earning his undergraduate degree…
Florida Defense Attorneys Secure Dismissal in Tree Root Property Damage Case
Florida Defense Attorneys Secure Dismissal in Tree Root Property Damage Case
Florida defense attorneys Autumn George and Christine Freer successfully defended a property owner in a dispute involving alleged damage from encroaching tree roots. Their knowledge and strategic application of Florida law resulted in a complete dismissal of the claims and proved to be…
Sweet Support: Galloway Associate’s Viral Moment After Bar Exam Takes the Cake
Sweet Support: Galloway Associate’s Viral Moment After Bar Exam Takes the Cake
Pensacola attorney Steffanie Pasquale is going viral for sharing her bar exam journey on social media, and with followers commenting and views climbing, even People Magazine took notice of her story. She has been featured on the magazine’s website in a…
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorneys Jason Waguespack and Andy Waters of New Orleans have been published in The Arbitrator, the quarterly and respected industry publication of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators. With law clerk Fraser Mitchell assisting with valuable legal research, Jason…
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
When recognizable couples sign marital agreements, the media takes notice and the agreement becomes celebrity gossip with flashy headlines and pictures. It’s often overlooked, however, that a growing number of everyday couples are turning to postnuptial agreements as a smart…
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