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Ruel and Potter Secure Sinkhole Defense Victory for Florida Insurer
Ruel and Potter Secure Sinkhole Defense Victory for Florida Insurer
On January 14, 2016, Tampa attorneys Michael Ruel and Maggie Potter obtained a defense verdict in a breach of contract insurance claim for sinkhole loss in Pasco County, Florida, which is commonly referred to as “sinkhole ally.” After four days…
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Workers' Compensation Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Workers' Compensation Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that it has been named the 2016 Workers’ Compensation Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL’s research department conducts extensive reviews, draws insight from business leaders…
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Insurance Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Florida by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Insurance Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Florida by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that it has been named the 2016 Insurance Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Florida by Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL’s research department conducts extensive reviews, draws insight from business leaders throughout…
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Construction Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Alabama by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Construction Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Alabama by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that it has been named the 2016 Construction Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Alabama by Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL’s research department conducts extensive reviews, draws insight from business leaders throughout…
Galloway Johnson Names Four New Directors: Michael Ruel, Jay Morris, Ben Zimmern, and Kellie Caggiano
Galloway Johnson Names Four New Directors: Michael Ruel, Jay Morris, Ben Zimmern, and Kellie Caggiano
The Firm is pleased to announce that Michael Ruel, James Morris, Benjamin Zimmern and Kellie Caggiano have been named Directors of the firm, effective January 1, 2016. Michael Ruel is a Director in the firm’s Tampa, Florida office. Michael’s practice is…
Kelly Hartmann Appointed to Texas Health Care Association Legal Advisory Committee
Kelly Hartmann Appointed to Texas Health Care Association Legal Advisory Committee
Kelly Hartmann, a Director in the firm’s Houston office, has been appointed to the Texas Health Care Association’s Legal Advisory Committee. The 2016 THCA Committee members were appointed and approved by the Board of Directors after review of a significant…
Galloway Johnson Commended for LGBT-Inclusive Policies
Galloway Johnson Commended for LGBT-Inclusive Policies
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recently cited Galloway Johnson as the top company in Louisiana with LGBT-friendly policies. The firm is one of just three companies in the state that appear in the foundation’s annual Corporate Equality Index. Galloway Johnson…
Candice Herrington Named Representative of the Year by Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter
Candice Herrington Named Representative of the Year by Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter
The firm is pleased to congratulate Candice Herrington on being elected to receive the 2015 Representative of the Year Award for Executive Women International (EWI), New Orleans Chapter. Members of the chapter nominate and vote for one person to be…
Firm Members to Host Design Professionals Seminar in Gulfport
Firm Members to Host Design Professionals Seminar in Gulfport
On Friday, attorneys Larry Canada and Kathryn Breard Platt will host their “Last Chance Seminar for Design Professionals” at the Holiday Inn Gulfport. The seminar covers business, risk management and intellectual property for architects and engineers. Canada and Platt will…
NRRDA Conference Scheduled for March 2016
NRRDA Conference Scheduled for March 2016
The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association has released details on its 2016 conference, which will be held in Ft. Lauderdale from March 2-4. This annual event offers networking and continuing ed opportunities, with discussions on risk management, employment law…
Galloway Houston Secures Defense Victory in Southern District of Texas
Galloway Houston Secures Defense Victory in Southern District of Texas
Director Adraon D. Greene and Associate Nadia Savo secured a summary judgment on behalf of a national retail client in a trip and fall case in the Southern District of Texas. The experienced team at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith delivered another…
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorney Nicole Fluet was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph P. Metzger Outstanding Achievement Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. She was honored at the association’s annual Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando,…
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
In July 2024, our Florida team of attorneys alerted clients on significant changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court that took effect on January 1, 2025. Galloway’s four Florida offices – Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville – coordinated…
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently undergoing strategic reorientation under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea R. Lucas. While enforcement priorities are being re-calibrated, the agency’s ability to implement broad policy adjustments is presently constrained by its lack…
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its team in Jacksonville has secured a complete summary judgment victory in favor of our client, a Florida homeowners’ association, in a case involving a challenge to mandatory membership and assessment obligations. The Court…
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