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Galloway Wins on Summary Judgment in Western District of Missouri
Galloway Wins on Summary Judgment in Western District of Missouri
Galloway Directors Carolyn Geoghegan and Branch Sheppard secured another complete victory in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, as the Court granted the firm’s Motion for Summary Judgment on all six counts in a mortgage litigation…
Galloway Associate Honored with Young Lawyer Award by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Associate Honored with Young Lawyer Award by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Associate Athina Lehovitis has been recognized as the 2024 James A. Dixon Young Lawyer Award winner by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. The Young Lawyers award honors an exceptional young lawyer who goes above and beyond to show promise and…
New Lawyers and Sisters Following Father’s Footsteps in Practicing at Galloway
New Lawyers and Sisters Following Father’s Footsteps in Practicing at Galloway
In the spring of 2024, law schools across the country deferred degrees upon their hard working and dedicated graduates. For one Galloway family, the recognition and celebration was doubled, as Rachel Grimley and Catherine Grimley both graduated from The University…
Galloway Attorneys in Florida Secure Victory Through Settlement
Galloway Attorneys in Florida Secure Victory Through Settlement
Galloway Director Autumn George, Associate Athina Lehovitis, and their team secured a victory for their clients in settling a premises liability case in Florida. Their exemplary effort was clearly evident in the team’s diligence in managing deadlines, scheduling, investigative efforts,…
Experienced Attorneys Join Galloway in Louisiana and Texas Offices
Experienced Attorneys Join Galloway in Louisiana and Texas Offices
Adding to its growing and skilled team of litigators, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has welcomed two new attorneys to the firm. We look forward to their practice expanding our firm’s legal defense services in the Gulf South. John…
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Students at Law Schools Associated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Students at Law Schools Associated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has awarded four scholarships to students at law schools associated with historically Black colleges and universities for the 2023-2024 school year. The Gulf South and Midwest based firm has committed to recognizing diverse law…
Insurance Law Alert: Louisiana Amends Claims Handling Process for Insurers and Insureds
Insurance Law Alert: Louisiana Amends Claims Handling Process for Insurers and Insureds
On May 7, 2024, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill No. 323 into law as Act No. 3, which amended the Louisiana Bad Faith Statutes, La. R.S. 22:1892 and La. R.S. 22:1973. The amended bad faith statutes take effect…
Galloway St. Louis Attorneys Participate in 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute
Galloway St. Louis Attorneys Participate in 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute
Galloway’s St. Louis attorneys participated in the 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute, hosted by ACC St. Louis and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, on May 9. The firm supports the work of ACC St. Louis as a Silver…
Galloway Assists in Relaunch of Jacksonville Claims Association as Founding Sponsor
Galloway Assists in Relaunch of Jacksonville Claims Association as Founding Sponsor
Galloway has helped to re-establish the Jacksonville Claims Association as a Founding Sponsor. Director Autumn George shares her knowledge, leadership, and expertise as a Board Member, working diligently in the relaunch. Autumn was joined by Directors Nicole Fluet, Doris Bobadilla,…
Jason Waguespack Accepted Into Exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Jason Waguespack Accepted Into Exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith Managing Director Jason Waguespack has been accepted as a member into the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. He joins Directors Mark R. “Tiger” Pharr and Matthew Williams in this exclusive group. Membership in…
Galloway Adds Corporate Lawyers to Florida Offices
Galloway Adds Corporate Lawyers to Florida Offices
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has added two lawyers to their corporate law and litigation defense firm. Strengthening the Firm’s Florida offices, these attorneys bring years of commercial litigation experience and expertise to Galloway’s result-driven representation. Joseph C. Africano has…
Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States
Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will host an engaging and informative webinar, “You Can’t See the Forest for the Leaves: A Discussion of ADA, FMLA with Applicable Gulf South State Laws.” In the free, one hour CE/CLE session, Doris Bobadilla, Wendell…
Maritime Attorney Jason Waguespack Featured in “The Marine Insurer”
Maritime Attorney Jason Waguespack Featured in “The Marine Insurer”
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorney Jason Waguespack was featured in the January 2025 quarterly edition of “The Marine Insurer.” The text of the article, “When COGSA was challenged,” appears below. From a vessel leaving Vietnam to seeking…
Immigration Policy Changes: Expected Impacts for Corporations and Employers
Immigration Policy Changes: Expected Impacts for Corporations and Employers
Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump emphasized the need for stricter immigration policies, framing corporate immigration reform—an integral aspect of business immigration law— as a crucial element of his “America First” agenda. He pledged to safeguard American jobs by curbing…
Shannon Walla Rejoins Galloway in Houston
Shannon Walla Rejoins Galloway in Houston
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that Shannon Walla has rejoined the firm in our Houston office. With decades of experience and expertise in construction litigation, Shannon prides herself on her accessibility and responsiveness to clients,…
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