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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith to be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2013 CLM Claims College
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith to be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2013 CLM Claims College
The CLM Claims College educates claims professionals so they can do their current jobs better and gain the knowledge they need to advance their careers. College Faculty includes senior level leaders from both insurance companies and major corporations. Guided by…
Five GJTBS Attorneys Complete LADC Trial Academy
Five GJTBS Attorneys Complete LADC Trial Academy
Attorneys Patrick Schepens, Jack Shelton, David Clarke, Tim Everhart and Jason Camelford have successfully completed the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy. Participants hone their trial advocacy skills by learning from the best trial lawyers, trial judges and advocacy…
Katherine Finley Ogburn Earns AV Preeminent Rating
Katherine Finley Ogburn Earns AV Preeminent Rating
Katherine Finley Ogburn, an attorney in our Mobile, Alabama office, has earned an “AV Preeminent®” rating from Martindale Hubbell. As Martindale Hubbell explains, “AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers…
Scott Mueller obtains trial verdict in favor of title insurance company
Scott Mueller obtains trial verdict in favor of title insurance company
Scott Mueller, from Galloway, Johnson’s St. Louis office, obtained a jury verdict in favor of a title insurance company on July 10, 2013 in Jefferson County, Missouri. The plaintiffs purchased 100 acres of property in Knox County, Missouri, and alleged…
Joe Hassinger Earns Client Distinction Award
Joe Hassinger Earns Client Distinction Award
New Orleans director Joe Hassinger has earned the Client Distinction Award from Martindale Hubbell. The award results from excellent client reviews based on Joe’s communication ability, responsiveness, quality of service and value for money. Less than 1% of the 900,000+…
Jury Verdict for GJTBS Client in Walton County, Florida
Jury Verdict for GJTBS Client in Walton County, Florida
On June 26, 2103, GJTBS attorneys Mike Grimley and Ben Zimmern secured a defense verdict for their clients in a multi-million dollar premises liability case pending in Walton County, Florida. The Plaintiff, who had rented a storage unit in a…
Scott Mueller to present on Title Insurance Claims, Endorsements and Policies
Scott Mueller to present on Title Insurance Claims, Endorsements and Policies
On November 12, 2013, Scott Mueller will present a national CLE sponsored by NBI on the issue of Title Insurance Claims, Endorsements and Policies. The 90 minute presentation will address a nationwide audience and survey national standards on title insurance…
Joe Hassinger presents premises liability CLE/CE at MAPS
Joe Hassinger presents premises liability CLE/CE at MAPS
On June 20, Joe Hassinger, a Director in our New Orleans office, presented a CLE/CE at MAPS entitled Premises Liability: Case Law Survey, which examined cases published over the last 12 months that addressed premises liability, open and obvious conditions…
LCA Annual Conference a Success
LCA Annual Conference a Success
This past week, the Louisiana Claims Association held its annual conference at the Beau Rivage. Firm Director, Joe Hassinger, was privileged to present a seminar titled, Negotiating Roadblocks to Successful Mediation. “This was my first opportunity to present to LCA,…
Tim Hassinger to Instruct at the Rig School
Tim Hassinger to Instruct at the Rig School
RIG SCHOOL™–Houston, Texas. Tim Hassinger, the Managing Director of our Mandeville office, will be an Instructor at the Rig School™ in Houston on July 8 to 12, 2013. The Rig School™ is taught by industry professionals with extensive experience and…
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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