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GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
St. Louis Office continues to obtain great results
St. Louis Office continues to obtain great results
Attorneys in the firm’s St. Louis office obtained summary judgment in a contested St. Louis County matter involving a post-foreclosure title issue. The attorneys prevailed in their quiet title action on behalf of a foreclosure purchaser despite the borrowers’ claim…
Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac
The Galloway family thanks each one of you that has reached out to us during Hurricane Isaac. We appreciate your thoughts and concern. Each one of our offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida continued to serve our clients throughout…
Hurricane Isaac Update
Hurricane Isaac Update
Due to Hurricane Isaac, our New Orleans, Mandeville and Gulfport offices will be closed beginning at Noon on Monday, August 27th and will remain closed on Tuesday, August 28th and Wednesday, August 29th. Our Lafayette office will be closed Wednesday, August 29th. All of our…
Jason Waguespack discusses Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Law in the following article.
Jason Waguespack discusses Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Law in the following article.
Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Claims: The American Approach
A reminder to Motorists from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding Legislation that went into effect on August 1, 2012
A reminder to Motorists from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding Legislation that went into effect on August 1, 2012
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is Reminding Motorists to Be Aware of Two Pieces of Legislation That Took Effect August 1, 2012 ACT 512, which states that if a driver cannot provide proof of insurance their vehicle may be impounded,…
Meagan E. Messina provides an Update on Louisiana Anti-Indemnity Law.
Meagan E. Messina provides an Update on Louisiana Anti-Indemnity Law.
Despite the continued use of indemnity provisions in construction contracts, state legislatures have begun to pass anti-indemnity statutes invalidating such provisions given the public policy concern to protect certain workers on a construction project from another contracting party’s attempts to…
Another Victory for the New Orleans office!
Another Victory for the New Orleans office!
Rick Duplantier and Carlina Eiselen recently represented an expert/accountant who had performed work in a complex divorce proceeding. The party that hired the firm’s client refused to pay him for his services. Although the trial judge reduced the expert’s fee…
GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger Serves as Instructor at LADC Annual Trial Academy
GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger Serves as Instructor at LADC Annual Trial Academy
The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel held its annual Trial Academy in August. GJTBS Joe Hassinger was privileged to serve as an instructor. He comments that, “this was a three-day, learn by doing, intensive training program. I was impressed both…
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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