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Larry Canada Listed in Best Lawyers 2012…
Larry Canada Listed in Best Lawyers 2012…
Larry Canada Listed in Best Lawyers 2012 Larry Canada, a Director at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 referral guide to be published and…
Maritime Fall Seminar in Houston on Oct. 14th…
Maritime Fall Seminar in Houston on Oct. 14th…
The 2nd Annual Maritime Fall Seminar will be held on October 14, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Houston (near Reliant Park) from 9a.m to 4pm. This education event is waiting final approval for 6 hours of CE and CLE credits. Please…
Joe Hassinger to Speak at IHRSA’s Annucal Convention…
Joe Hassinger to Speak at IHRSA’s Annucal Convention…
Joe Hassinger and fellow IALDA board member Michael Amaro will speak at the IHRSA’s 31st Annual International Convention & Trade Show, to be held in Los Angeles o March 14-17, 2012. The duo will present a session titled “Making Your Facility…
John Galloway in Super Lawyers Business Edition…
John Galloway in Super Lawyers Business Edition…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is pleased to announce that one of the founding Directors of the firm, John Galloway, has been named as a top lawyer in the state of Louisiana for Personal Injury Defense by Super…
NRRDA 2012 Annual Conference Details…
NRRDA 2012 Annual Conference Details…
Register Now! The National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) will hold its 2012 Annual Conference in San Diego February 22-24, 2012. NRRDA promises a fantastic lineup of speakers and a fun time! Details to follow shortly. GJTBS Director…
Four GJTBS Attorneys Complete LADC Trial Academy…
Four GJTBS Attorneys Complete LADC Trial Academy…
Four GJTBS Attorneys Complete LADC Trial Academy The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC) hosts a three day intensive trial academy each summer in New Orleans. This year, GJTBS Attorneys Carlina Eiselen, Jeremy Soso, Cheri Chestnut and David Moragas successfully…
Ben Zimmern Chosen As LeaP Class 2012…
Ben Zimmern Chosen As LeaP Class 2012…
Congratulations to Benjamin Zimmern, an associate in our Pensacola office, and the rest of the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2012 for completing the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) program in an effort to better their community by strengthening their leadership skills and…
ALA Burton Award for Best Law Firm Advertisement…
ALA Burton Award for Best Law Firm Advertisement…
We are pleased to announce that on June 13, 2011 in the Library of Congress, Mark “Tiger” Pharr III, accepted the 2011 ALA/Burton Award for the Best Law Firm Advertisement on behalf of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. The…
Workers’ Compensation Seminar in Houston…
Workers’ Compensation Seminar in Houston…
Workers’ Compensation Law & Practice Seminar This September, two directors from our Houston office, Mary Lou Summerville and Kevin Baucom, will represent Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith at the 2nd Annual Workers’ Compensation Law & Practice seminar hosted by…
Tim Everhart Chosen as…
Tim Everhart Chosen as…
On July 7, Timothy Everhart, an associate at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS), was recognized at the Gulfport Rotary Club’s weekly meeting as Young Rotarian of the Year for 2010- 2011. He was chosen for his outstanding work…
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier law firm with offices in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia, is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2026. Since its founding…
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…
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