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Trial Verdict obtained by the St. Louis Office…
Trial Verdict obtained by the St. Louis Office…
The St. Louis Office just obtained a trial verdict in St. Louis County on a contentious action in equity to reform a Deed of Trust that contained a mistaken description of the husband and wife borrower, rendering it effectively worthless. …
Angelina County Jury Finds In Favor of GJTBS Client
Angelina County Jury Finds In Favor of GJTBS Client
Attorney Anthony Sullivan from the firm’s Houston office won a defense verdict for an oilfield manufacturer and designer. Our client retained a consultant to fabricate and install safety guards on several gear cutter machines located at one of its manufacturing…
A Take Nothing Verdict for Florida Slip & Fall Plaintiff
A Take Nothing Verdict for Florida Slip & Fall Plaintiff
Mike Grimley and Ben Zimmern obtained a defense verdict in a slip and fall case that they tried in Panama City, Florida in February. The Plaintiff was recovering from hip surgery when she came into the client’s restaurant on crutches…
Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter awarded its Representative of the Year (2012) award last night to Andrea Albert!
Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter awarded its Representative of the Year (2012) award last night to Andrea Albert!
The representative of the year is someone who exceeds expectations and devotes time and effort to the development of the chapter. Andrea received this recognition in 2009 and is a past President of the EWI, New Orleans, Louisiana chapter. Congratulations Andrea!…
Wrongful Termination Claim Rejected
Wrongful Termination Claim Rejected
Ben Zimmern in the firm’s Pensacola office obtained a defense verdict following a three day jury trial in Escambia County, Florida. Ben defended a local general contractor and its employee leasing company against claims by a former employee that he…
GJTBS Sponsors the 2013 Young Insurance Professionals (YIPS) Annual Conference Golf Tournament
GJTBS Sponsors the 2013 Young Insurance Professionals (YIPS) Annual Conference Golf Tournament
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith continues its support of the Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana by sponsoring the golf tournament at the 2013 Young Insurance Professionals Winter Conference. Firm Director Joe Hassinger explains, “It is important to assist young…
GJTBS Sponsors 2013 NRRDA Annual Conference
GJTBS Sponsors 2013 NRRDA Annual Conference
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith continues its support of the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) by sponsoring the 2013 NRRDA Annual Conference. Firm Director Joe Hassinger serves on the NRRDA Charter Board of Directors. “We have invested…
Joe Hassinger Joins HCNO's Leadership Council
Joe Hassinger Joins HCNO's Leadership Council
Joe Hassinger, a Director in the New Orleans office of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith has been appointed to the Leadership Council of Hospitality Cares – New Orleans. “HCNO provides a much-needed service to an industry that I value,…
Employment Law: Social Media Developments and Ethics in Your Office
Employment Law: Social Media Developments and Ethics in Your Office
Richard J. Duplantier, Jr., Doris Bobadilla and Sarah Baggett recently presented “Employment Law: Social Media Developments and Ethics in Your Office” in Florida.
Joe Hassinger – Mediator
Joe Hassinger – Mediator
Joe Hassinger, a Director in our New Orleans office, is pleased to announce that he will now complement his litigation practice with service as a mediator with MAPS in Metairie, Louisiana. Joe is available to mediate cases and controversies that…
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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