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With July 4th around the corner
With July 4th around the corner
This article discusses a new study recently completed by Bryan Pfister, PhD, a specialist in neural tissue engineering and bio-dynamics. The study supports the findings by Exponent, the BIA, and Neuro-Med. Low Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury from Roller Coaster…
DRI Annual Meeting in San Diego
DRI Annual Meeting in San Diego
The 2010 Defense Research Institute (DRI) Annual Meeting October 20-24, 2010, San Diego, CA. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith are once again the internet cafe sponsor. We will see you there!
NRRDA News Excerpts
NRRDA News Excerpts
NRRDA 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE The 2011 NRRDA Annual Conference will be held in Orlando, FL at the Orlando Airport Marriott from Wednesday, February 23 to Friday, February 25, 2011. Registration for the Annual Conference will be available in the…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Launches New Website
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Launches New Website
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, A Premier Defense Litigation Law Firm, Launches New Website To Better Inform Its Clients And Connect With Its Nine Offices Across The Gulf South
March of Dimes Spotlight on Success
March of Dimes Spotlight on Success
Join us in recognizing the best in New Orleans at the March of Dimes Spotlight on Success 2010 Celebrating its 24th Anniversary, The Spotlight on Success, a party-goers delight, pays tribute to a select group of Outstanding Professionals in the greater New Orleans…
Zero Recovery – Jury rejects Plaintiff’s Bad Faith Suit Seeking $11 Million
Zero Recovery – Jury rejects Plaintiff’s Bad Faith Suit Seeking $11 Million
The owner of a popular excursion paddleboat, The Spirit of the Rivers, which sank while moored in unremarkable weather brought suit for damages on account of the insurance carrier’s declination of coverage under the marine hull policy issued to him. The carrier denied coverage…
St. Landry Parish Jury rejects Plaintiffs Inflated Request for Damages
St. Landry Parish Jury rejects Plaintiffs Inflated Request for Damages
In a stipulated liability case where a loaded tractor-trailer rear-ended a stopped school bus with stop signs and flashers out, an 18-year-old female student and her parents sought over $6 million in damages from the jury. The jury awarded damages…
Galloway director to speak at the RSA/ILTA Conference in April 2010
Galloway director to speak at the RSA/ILTA Conference in April 2010
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith director Joe Hassinger will participate in the IALDA legal seminar and mock trial to be presented at the Roller Skating Association/International Laser Tag Association conference in April. “Such seminars,” explains Mr. Hassinger, “allow defense…
Galloway directors to speak at Magna Legal Services Conference in May 2010
Galloway directors to speak at Magna Legal Services Conference in May 2010
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Directors Rick Duplantier and Joe Hassinger will speak at the Magna Legal Services’ 6th Annual Educational Conference in May 2010. This year’s program, titled Streamlining Relationships with Outside Counsel, will be attended by corporate…
3 Attorneys to Speak at the World Trade Convention April 9, 2010
3 Attorneys to Speak at the World Trade Convention April 9, 2010
Michael Grimley, Jr., Frederick “Billy” Swaim and Michael Nicaud are scheduled speakers at the 2010 World Trade Convention April 7-9 in Pensacola, Florida. Their discussion is “International Trade and Business Transactions”. The Gulf Coast Trade Alliance is an association of…
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. As a full-service and proactive corporate defense firm that prioritizes the highest level of client service and strategic partnerships, Galloway stands at the…
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…
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