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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: …
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
New Orleans Maritime Attorney Published in “Following the Fifth” Kathleen Charvet, an admiralty and maritime attorney in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, has published an article in the inaugural edition of Following the Fifth, a new publication from the Bar Association…
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Compliance Considerations for the End of the Year With many employers finalizing year-end bonuses and preparing for 2026 recruiting, questions continue to arise regarding pay transparency requirements and the proper classification of bonuses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Edward Krakauer, an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, won a motion for summary judgment in a complex first party residential case. With sophisticated representation, the Galloway team achieved another positive outcome on…
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
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