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Dave Jester and Kellie Caggiano to Present Florida CE on Risk Transfer in Construction Law
Dave Jester and Kellie Caggiano to Present Florida CE on Risk Transfer in Construction Law
On August 29, Dave Jester and Kellie Caggiano will present a CE in Tampa, FL on Risk Transfer in Construction Law. This CE focuses on topics such as risk shifting in construction contracts, risk transfer, indemnification (contractual and common law),…
GJTBS Tampa Give Back to Ronald McDonald House
GJTBS Tampa Give Back to Ronald McDonald House
On July 26, 2014, the Tampa office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith donated supplies and prepared dinner at the local Ronald McDonald House. At little or no cost, Ronald McDonald House provides housing, meals and other services to families with a…
Surgeon Wins Summary Judgment
Surgeon Wins Summary Judgment
This past week, firm attorneys Joe Hassinger and Jason Camelford won Summary Judgment for the firm’s client, a vascular surgeon. Following knee replacement surgery, the plaintiff developed an occluded intimal flap, which caused a complete block of blood flow to…
Joe Hassinger elected Vice President of SLFPAE
Joe Hassinger elected Vice President of SLFPAE
Firm director Joe Hassinger has been elected Vice President of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East. Joe was appointed to the Flood Protection Authority’s Board of Commissioners by Governor Bobby Jindal in 2013. At its meeting on June…
GJTBS Obtains Trial Verdict for JPMorgan Chase
GJTBS Obtains Trial Verdict for JPMorgan Chase
Scott Mueller and Kristin Steinkamp recently obtained a trial verdict after a two day split jury and bench trial in Miller County, Missouri, near the Lake of the Ozarks. The successful client, JPMorgan Chase, prevailed on its claims to quiet…
Galloway Johnson takes 2nd Place in Hogs for the Cause
Galloway Johnson takes 2nd Place in Hogs for the Cause
Competing against more than 90 teams, including some of New Orleans best known chefs, Galloway’s team, Aporkalypse Now, won second place overall, losing out to the grand champions by just 3/10th of a point! In individual categories, Galloway placed: 1st…
Successful Defense of Vessel Owner in Seaman's Case
Successful Defense of Vessel Owner in Seaman's Case
Galloway Johnson represented the owner of an offshore supply vessel (OSV) sued by one of its seaman for damages for loss of his right leg below the knee. The seaman claimed he lost his leg due to injuries sustained when…
Galloway Johnson obtains Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case
Galloway Johnson obtains Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case
In Hawkins v. Avalon Hotel Group, LLC, 2013 WL 6328132 (M.D. La. Dec. 4, 2013 and Hawkins v. Avalon Hotel Group, LLC, 2014 WL 216472 (M. D. La. Jan. 9, 2014), Doris Bobadilla obtained summary judgment in a matter where…
GJTBS' Tampa Attorneys Participate in Pro Bono Run
GJTBS' Tampa Attorneys Participate in Pro Bono Run
Galloway Johnson’s Tampa attorneys participated in the Hillsborough County Bar Association 5K Pro Bono Run on March 22, 2014. From right to left: Sarah Baggett, Scott George, Lee Harang, Nicole Fluet, and David Tietz.
Les Pickett, of Galloway, Johnson’s Houston office, selected as Quality Distribution, Inc.’s 2014 Defense Counsel of the Year
Les Pickett, of Galloway, Johnson’s Houston office, selected as Quality Distribution, Inc.’s 2014 Defense Counsel of the Year
Les Pickett, of Galloway, Johnson’s Houston office, selected as Quality Distribution, Inc.’s 2014 Defense Counsel of the Year. Quality is a national motor carrier that is one of the largest bulk product carrier’s in the nation.
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
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…
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