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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…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
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