GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger Passes the IALDA Gavel GJTBS Director Lambert J. Hassinger (“Joe”) has completed his two year term as president of IALDA, the International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association. “I am pleased to pass the gavel to my…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is pleased to announce that Ron T. Capehart of its Houston office has been appointed to serve as a Director at Large for the Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association’s 2012 Annual Conference.
Tampa, FL – December 13, 2012 – Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is proud to announce that Phillip S. Howell has received LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®’s highest Peer Review Rating. Phillip S. Howell was given an “AV” rating from his peers, which…
NRRDA Announces Industry Membership FREE! December 1, 2011 – The NRRDA Board of Directors announced today its decision to waive the membership fees for all Industry members in 2012. Because of the continued growth in membership and the importance…
The YMCA celebrated its 31st year of the Corporate Cup Run. The event took place on December 4th on a 5K course through City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. After the race, everyone enjoyed a party inside City Park at the start/finish…
Galloway 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…
Dunkin’ Donuts announces plans for new locations in Louisiana Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith is privileged to represent a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee network in Florida. With our principal office in New Orleans, and additional offices in Lafayette and…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is pleased to announce the addition of twelve talented attorneys who have joined the firm. Pensacola office: Gabriel M. Hartsell, Henry R. Ramos, Jay J. Athey, and M. Austin Moretz Tampa office: Nicole…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
