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Galloway Secures Significant Victory with Motion to Dismiss in Santa Rosa County
Galloway Secures Significant Victory with Motion to Dismiss in Santa Rosa County
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Director Autumn George was granted a Motion to Dismiss for Fraud Upon the Court this month, obtaining a significant victory for our clients. In a seldom granted Motion, Judge Duncan agreed that the Plaintiff’s…
Galloway announces the promotions of our new Directors
Galloway announces the promotions of our new Directors
Each year, a dedicated internal committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations for promotion to Director, carefully assessing candidates against the firm’s criteria. We are pleased to announce the following outstanding Galloway attorneys who have recently achieved this well-deserved milestone: Joshua…
Galloway Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Construction Defect Case
Galloway Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Construction Defect Case
Last week, Tim Hassinger and Kelsey Bonnaffons of Galloway defended a local contractor at trial before a jury in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The Plaintiffs were alleging defects in the contractor’s work and associated mental anguish and property damages totaling almost…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Recognized in the 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Recognized in the 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
NEW ORLEANS — Nov. 2, 2023 – Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected Purely Peer Review® research and accolades company in the legal profession, announced the release of the 14th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr &…
Three Galloway Attorneys Admitted into the Lafayette Bar Association
Three Galloway Attorneys Admitted into the Lafayette Bar Association
The Lafayette Bar Association held their annual Court Opening on Thursday, October 5th. Our local Galloway office was proud to have three attorneys from Lafayette, Louisiana admitted this year: Hayden Presley, Jacques Migues, and Madeline Smith. Jason Wilson, Director and…
Jason Waguespack Presented with the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award
Jason Waguespack Presented with the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award
Galloway is pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Jason Waguespack, will be honored as the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer of 2023. This year’s award ceremony will be held on October 20th at the Windsor Court Hotel…
31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
New Orleans, LA, August 17, 2023 — Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that 18 lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 13 are recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones…
Overcoming Gender and Racial Bias in the Legal Profession
Overcoming Gender and Racial Bias in the Legal Profession
As millions of people across the world are facing their own internal struggles regarding bias, injustice, and systemic prejudices, it is incredibly important to address bias in the workplace. It is vital to acknowledge that biases exist in every aspect…
Legal News: Employers Wonder If the Supreme Court’s Website Designer Decision Could Impact The Workplace
Legal News: Employers Wonder If the Supreme Court’s Website Designer Decision Could Impact The Workplace
In 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, the Supreme Court held that the First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing a website designer to create expressive designs speaking messages with which the designer disagrees. The majority characterized the case as a clash…
Alert – Employer Diversity Efforts Remain Legal After the Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in Higher Education
Alert – Employer Diversity Efforts Remain Legal After the Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in Higher Education
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently reminded employers that diversity and inclusion efforts remain lawful. In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair…
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Louisiana trial attorney Richard Duplantier, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans offices, has been selected to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In joining ABOTA, Rick brings decades…
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…
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