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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith Celebrates 25 Years in the Legal Services Industry…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith Celebrates 25 Years in the Legal Services Industry…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith Celebrates 25 Years in the Legal Services Industry Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith Celebrates 25 Years in the Legal Services Industry New Orleans, LA (February 8, 2012) – Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr &…
Owner-Caused Construction Damages and Delays…
Owner-Caused Construction Damages and Delays…
Larry G. Canada, Director with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith, wrote an intriguing article entitled, “Owner-Caused Construction Damages and Delays: A Football Analogy” featured in this issue of the Professional Liability Defense Quarterly.
A Light at the End of Ethridge's Tunnel…
A Light at the End of Ethridge's Tunnel…
A Light at the End of Ethridge’s Tunnel Written by: Scott B. Mueller, Special Counsel, with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith’s St. Louis office The 2007 Missouri Supreme Court case of Tier One v. Ethridge, 226 S.W.3d 127 (Mo. 2007)…
MS-ABC Presents A "Doughnut Discussion"…
MS-ABC Presents A "Doughnut Discussion"…
MS-ABC presents: A “Doughnut Discussion” Tuesday February 28, 2012 Gulfport ABC Office at 10480 Corporate Drive Sponsored by: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith CSC- Computer Sciences Corp from Keesler AFB will present a plan to recruit ABC contractors who are…
Lindsay Meador Wins Outstanding Attorney Award…
Lindsay Meador Wins Outstanding Attorney Award…
Congratulations to Lindsay L. Meador in GJTBS’ Lafayette, Louisiana office who was awarded the 2011 Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers Outstanding Attorney Award. Lindsay L. Meador joined the Lafayette office of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith in 2011. She is from Abbeville, Louisiana. Lindsay…
National Association for Youth Sports Conference…
National Association for Youth Sports Conference…
GJTBS directors Joe Hassinger and Phillip Howell will speak at the National Association for Youth Sports (NAYS) Youth Sports Conference in Orlando on December 2nd. Their presentation will address strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of claims. They and…
Joe Hassinger and Phillip Howell to Speak at the Florida Recreation and Parks Association Conference…
Joe Hassinger and Phillip Howell to Speak at the Florida Recreation and Parks Association Conference…
GJTBS directors Joe Hassinger & Phillip Howell to speak at the Florida Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference GJTBS directors Joe Hassinger and Phillip Howell will speak at the Florida Recreation and Parks Association’s “Soaring to New Heights” 2012 State…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Litigators To New Orleans Office…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Litigators To New Orleans Office…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Litigators To New Orleans Office Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Welcomes Three Attorneys To Its New Orleans, Louisiana Office New Orleans, LA (December 29, 2011) – Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr &…
Louisiana Super Lawyer and Rising Stars Announced…
Louisiana Super Lawyer and Rising Stars Announced…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC Has Seven Attorneys Named To Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars’ List
Houston Office Brings Cheer to Deserving Family…
Houston Office Brings Cheer to Deserving Family…
Thank you to everyone at the Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith Houston office who contributed to the fund to provide gifts to a deserving local family. We were able to provide both children with shoes, jackets, pants/shorts, toys, and…
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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