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Tony Jones Selected for Outstanding Atlanta 2015
Tony Jones Selected for Outstanding Atlanta 2015
Associate Tony C. Jones has been selected as a member of this year’s Outstanding Atlanta class. The organization celebrates young professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally or through community outreach. Originally called The Outstanding Young People of Atlanta (TOYPA), the…
Firm's Tampa Office Moves to New Location
Firm's Tampa Office Moves to New Location
The firm’s Tampa office has moved! Tampa attorneys and staff recently completed a move to a new office in the Rivergate Tower, near the University of Tampa. The new location will help the firm better serve the needs of our…
Michael Lonegrass Recognized for Excellence in Personal Injury Law
Michael Lonegrass Recognized for Excellence in Personal Injury Law
In the firm’s New Orleans office, director Michael Lonegrass has been selected as one of Louisiana’s “10 Best for Client Satisfaction” attorneys for personal injury law. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys draws its annual “10 Best” list from…
Matthew Williams to Join Back Bay Mission Board
Matthew Williams to Join Back Bay Mission Board
Matthew Williams, special counsel in the firm’s Gulfport office, will serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the Back Bay Mission. The organization is a local non-profit that provides assistance to those suffering from poverty and its…
Dallas, Texas Becomes Home To Galloway Johnson's Eleventh Office
Dallas, Texas Becomes Home To Galloway Johnson's Eleventh Office
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce its expansion into Dallas, Texas. This opening marks the second Texas location and eleventh firm office for Galloway Johnson. The Dallas team will be led by Galloway Johnson Director Joelle Nelson. Joelle Nelson said,…
Matthew Williams Re-Elected to Ocean Springs Economic Development Council
Matthew Williams Re-Elected to Ocean Springs Economic Development Council
Matthew Williams, of the firm’s Gulfport office, was recently elected to serve as vice-chairman of the Economic Development Council for the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The council formulates innovative solutions within the City so as to maintain and improve…
Mueller and Giles Author Article in ABA Title Insurance Newsletter – "Distinguishing Between Fraud Based and Mistake Based CPL Damages"
Mueller and Giles Author Article in ABA Title Insurance Newsletter – "Distinguishing Between Fraud Based and Mistake Based CPL Damages"
Scott Mueller and Mary Giles of Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office have authored an article for publication in the American Bar Association’s Title Insurance Litigation Newsletter. Scott and Mary’s article discusses a subtle but important distinction between the ways that…
CPSC – Updated Inflatable Safety Bulletin Issued
CPSC – Updated Inflatable Safety Bulletin Issued
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated their 2001 amusement ride safety bulletin for inflatables. The updated version is now live on their website and can be found here. Since 2001, there has been an emerging market of residential…
Jim Tompkins Selected for Inclusion in "Top Lawyers of Texas"
Jim Tompkins Selected for Inclusion in "Top Lawyers of Texas"
The firm is pleased to congratulate Houston Director Jim Tompkins on being selected for inclusion in Texas Lawyer’s “Top Lawyers of Texas” for 2015. “Top Lawyers of Texas” are chosen by their peers for recognition of excellence and achievement by…
Ben Zimmern Appointed to the City of Gulf Breeze's Board of Adjustment
Ben Zimmern Appointed to the City of Gulf Breeze's Board of Adjustment
Ben Zimmern of the firm’s Pensacola office has been appointed by city council to serve on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Gulf Breeze. The board consists of seven members, each appointed by city council. The board of…
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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