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Mary Lou Summerville Presents in Austin, Texas…
Mary Lou Summerville Presents in Austin, Texas…
Mary Lou Summerville of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith presents one hour of CE on Ethics at ACA Thursday. Austin Claims Association October Luncheon Thursday October 6, 2011 from 11:30am-1:00pm. Crowne Plaza at 6121 N Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78752 http://austinclaims.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=652229&item_id=184021
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…
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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