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Galloway Johnson Scores High in HRC's 2015 Corporate Equality Index
Galloway Johnson Scores High in HRC's 2015 Corporate Equality Index
Galloway Johnson received a score of 90 (out of a possible 100) on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality,…
Pensacola Office Participates in YMCA Corporate Cup Games
Pensacola Office Participates in YMCA Corporate Cup Games
On October 18, Galloway Johnson’s Pensacola office participated in the Northwest Florida 2014 YMCA Corporate Cup and placed 7th out of 32 teams in the Corporate Cup Games. The Corporate Cup Games are an Olympic-style, co-ed team competition that celebrates…
Recreation and Amusement Park Compliance and Litigation Conference – February, 2015
Recreation and Amusement Park Compliance and Litigation Conference – February, 2015
The Recreation & Amusement Park Compliance and Litigation Conference will take place February 26-27, 2015 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans, Louisiana. Conference registration and details can be found here. Galloway Johnson attorney and conference Co-Chair, Joe Hassinger,…
Jim Tompkins, Larry Canada, and Les Pickett Selected for Inclusion in 2015’s The Best Lawyers In America©
Jim Tompkins, Larry Canada, and Les Pickett Selected for Inclusion in 2015’s The Best Lawyers In America©
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that firm attorneys Jim Tompkins, Larry Canada, and Les Pickett have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2015 Best Lawyers In America. Jim, Larry, and Les were included in the following…
Clearwater, Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Sinkhole Suit
Clearwater, Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Sinkhole Suit
Galloway Johnson attorneys Lee Harang, Nicole Fluet and Ashley Johnson from the firm’s Tampa office successfully defended a sinkhole lawsuit in Pinellas County, Florida. Plaintiffs claimed that our client breached the contract of homeowner’s insurance for their residential property. Following…
Jay Morris Successfully Recovers Funds for Clients
Jay Morris Successfully Recovers Funds for Clients
Jay Morris of Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office recently recovered in excess of $120,000 for a corporate client for beach of contract claims by employing an economical and expeditious demand and litigation process for the client. Jay also recently assisted…
New Port Richey, Florida Judge Grants Directed Verdict on Valued Policy Law
New Port Richey, Florida Judge Grants Directed Verdict on Valued Policy Law
Galloway Johnson attorneys Michael Ruel and Autumn George of the firm’s Tampa office successfully defended a sinkhole lawsuit in Pasco County, Florida. In this damages only case, Plaintiffs claimed in excess of policy limits and sought application of the Valued…
Galloway Johnson Pensacola Office Gives Back to Veterans
Galloway Johnson Pensacola Office Gives Back to Veterans
On October 24, Galloway Johnson attorneys Dave Jester and Juan Fernandez, both veterans themselves, along with paralegals Kara Feinstein and Dawn Adamek, participated in the annual Pensacola Veterans Stand Down. The Veterans Stand Down, in association with the Escambia-Santa Rosa…
Jay Morris Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell
Jay Morris Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell
We are proud to acknowledge Jay Morris, from our St. Louis office, who has received an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability,…
Stephen Moore Publishes Article on “Property Insurance Issues Raised by the Ferguson Riots” in Recent CLM Publication
Stephen Moore Publishes Article on “Property Insurance Issues Raised by the Ferguson Riots” in Recent CLM Publication
The article below was authored by Stephen Moore, the Managing Director of Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office, and published in the recent issue of Claim’s Management Magazine. More information and a copy of the posted article can be found here: …
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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