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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…
"Paid and Incurred" Ruling by the Texas Supreme Court…
"Paid and Incurred" Ruling by the Texas Supreme Court…
“Paid and Incurred” Ruling by the Texas Supreme Court In a significant opinion on July 1, 2011, the Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling on the issue of “paid or incurred” medical expenses and the collateral source rule. In…
Black and White Gala in Lafayette…
Black and White Gala in Lafayette…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith will be sponsoring a truly worthy event hosted by the American Cancer Society on August 12, 2011. The American Cancer Society Black and White Gala will be a superior black-tie event brimming with…
Tim Hassinger Elected President of…
Tim Hassinger Elected President of…
Timothy W. Hassinger, a Director in our Mandeville office, has been elected President of the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association effective October of 2011. The Association is known for its sponsorship of the Red Mass, which is celebrated annually…
Kevin Cole
Kevin Cole
It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we advise our clients and friends of the untimely death of Kevin Cole, a director of the firm who worked from our Mandeville office. Kevin died in a one…
Tim Hassinger – Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law…
Tim Hassinger – Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law…
Recent Developments in Admiralty & Maritime Law written by: Timothy W. Hassinger Michael Daly Laurie J. Sands Christopher R. Nolan Scott Richards Published in the Winter/2011 issue (46/2) of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal which is in…
Construction Law Lunch & Learn for MSABC members..
Construction Law Lunch & Learn for MSABC members..
Lunch & Learn – Gulfport – Construction Law Wednesday July 20th, 2011 Join us on Wednesday, July 20th at 12:00PM for the Mississippi Associated Builders & Contractors’ (MSABC) ongoing educational seminars. The meeting will be held at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport,…
Ron T. Capehart Appointed Chairman, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Horse Show Announcers Committee…
Ron T. Capehart Appointed Chairman, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Horse Show Announcers Committee…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, A Gulf South Defense Firm, Announces that Ron T. Capehart of Its Houston, Texas Office has been Appointed Chairman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Horse Show Announcers Committee Houston, Texas, June…
Timothy Hassinger Published in DRI's The Voice…
Timothy Hassinger Published in DRI's The Voice…
Published 6-1-11 by DRI Read online at http://dritoday.org/feature.aspx?id=30 Offshore Exposure Claims: Lessons in Removal, Jurisdiction and Class Certification by Timothy W. Hassinger, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, Mandeville, LA Following Hurricane Katrina, two oilfield workers filed separate suits…
GJTBS Welcomes Six Attorneys To The Firm…
GJTBS Welcomes Six Attorneys To The Firm…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, A Gulf South Defense Firm, Welcomes Benjamin Grau, Eric J. Allen, Lindsay L. Meador, Jeremy Z. Soso, Christie L. Laporte and Jennifer L. Sinder to the Firm New Orleans, LA, June 22, 2011-…
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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