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Dave Jester recognized in Construction Law
Dave Jester recognized in Construction Law
Dave Jester has recently been recognized by the American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™ as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Construction Law.”
For the Third Year in a Row, Three of Our Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
For the Third Year in a Row, Three of Our Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, a Gulf South regional law firm, is pleased to announce that James T. Bailey, Kelly C. Hartmann and Gregory M. Howard have been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® as Rising Stars for 2013. …
Recent Missouri Appellate Court Decisions: The Slings and Arrows (and Frankfurters) of the Leisure and Sports Industry
Recent Missouri Appellate Court Decisions: The Slings and Arrows (and Frankfurters) of the Leisure and Sports Industry
The Missouri Appellate Court recently authored a pair of decisions with implications for the sports and leisure industries and their fans and spectators. In the first case, a Kansas City Royals baseball fan was injured when he was struck in…
Dismissal Obtained in Texas Nursing Home Case
Dismissal Obtained in Texas Nursing Home Case
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) attorneys Kelly Hartmann and Amanda Kurz recently obtained a dismissal under the Texas Medical Liability Act’s expert report requirement. The plaintiff brought a Health Care Liability claim against a nursing home seeking damages…
GJTBS Recognized for its Focus on Diversity
GJTBS Recognized for its Focus on Diversity
Today at its Sixth Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, the Louisiana State Bar Association recognized GJTBS for its outstanding efforts and advancements that are producing significant improvements in diversity and inclusion in the Louisiana Legal Community.
John Galloway Selected as 2013 CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honoree
John Galloway Selected as 2013 CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honoree
In its ninth year, Leadership in Law recognizes area lawyers whose successes in law and contributions to the region have set the pace for the legal community and how that success has impacted the great region as a whole. We…
It's on to San Francisco for the 2014 NRRDA Annual Conference!
It's on to San Francisco for the 2014 NRRDA Annual Conference!
At its annual conference in New Orleans last week, the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association announced that it would hold its 2014 conference in San Francisco. “The New Orleans conference was outstanding,” said Joe Hassinger, GJTBS Director who also…
National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association's Annual Conference
National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association's Annual Conference
Today at the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association’s annual conference in New Orleans, firm Director Joe Hassinger was reelected to the Board of Directors. Joe was instrumental in the formation of NRRDA, and has led the organization’s annual conference…
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Michael Grimley
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Michael Grimley
As a result of excellence in his statewide practice, Michael Grimley was recently selected as one of Tampa’s Top Lawyers as recommended by his peers and seen in the National Law Journal.
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Dave Jester
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Dave Jester
As a result of excellence in his statewide practice, Dave Jester was recently selected as one of Tampa’s Top Lawyers as recommended by his peers and seen in the National Law Journal.
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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