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Louisiana Fourth Circuit Upholds Verdict in Live Music Venue Premises Case
Louisiana Fourth Circuit Upholds Verdict in Live Music Venue Premises Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith premises liability attorneys secured a decisive outcome for a national entertainment operator in a live music venue case after obtaining summary judgment, defeating a post-trial bid for a new trial, and having the original…
Admiralty Case Outcome: Claims Against Staffing Employer Dismissed
Admiralty Case Outcome: Claims Against Staffing Employer Dismissed
Galloway achieved a favorable resolution in a Jones Act personal injury case involving a maritime staffing employer. Trent Wallis led the Firm’s strategic efforts which resulted in the plaintiff voluntarily dismissing the claims against our client in Harris County District…
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment for Alabama Lake Owners
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment for Alabama Lake Owners
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a decisive summary judgment victory in Alabama property rights litigation, with the court dismissing all claims with prejudice and affirming our client’s authority to enforce its governing documents. Mobile, AL attorneys Matthew Williams and Susan Bruhnke led the…
Galloway Secures Construction Defect Result in Texas
Galloway Secures Construction Defect Result in Texas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith continues to deliver pragmatic construction defect representation in Texas that produces favorable results for our clients. Alexa Youssef and Marissa Cantu of Galloway’s Houston office provided proactive client service and due diligence in securing a…
Negligence Claim Dismissed for Failure to Prosecute
Negligence Claim Dismissed for Failure to Prosecute
Galloway’s healthcare liability defense team secured a favorable outcome on behalf of our clients when a state court dismissed a negligence lawsuit alleging improper care during ambulance transport for failure to prosecute. Mark “Tiger” Pharr and Parker Smith led the…
Missouri Appeal Upholds RUA Immunity for Public Land
Missouri Appeal Upholds RUA Immunity for Public Land
Appellate lawyer Jennifer “Jenny” Woulfe secured a Missouri appellate court affirmance of summary judgment for a public landowner in a premises liability and negligence case, with the court confirming Recreational Use Act (RUA) immunity. Galloway’s representation protected our client from further…
Galloway Defense Prevails with Medical Exam Enforcement
Galloway Defense Prevails with Medical Exam Enforcement
Jacksonville Team Achieves Defense Victory Through Strategic Case Management Director Catherine Arpen and Galloway’s team in Jacksonville recently secured a favorable outcome after the Plaintiff for two separately-scheduled compulsory medical examinations (CMEs). When litigation is in the balance, Galloway delivers…
Galloway Prevails in Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Case
Galloway Prevails in Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Case
Director Edward Krakauer of Fort Lauderdale secured a motion for summary judgment win on a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act case in Hillsborough County. With another result in product liability and consumer law, Galloway strengthens its market-strength and tenacious advocacy for businesses operating…
Florida Trial Court Grants Defense Summary Judgment
Florida Trial Court Grants Defense Summary Judgment
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s Florida civil litigation team secured a complete defense victory in the Florida Circuit Court in Pasco County, where the court granted final summary judgment in favor of Galloway’s client and dismissed all claims. Through…
Galloway Secures MSJ in Pointe Coupee Parish Premises Case
Galloway Secures MSJ in Pointe Coupee Parish Premises Case
Director Campbell “Bowman” Fetzer obtained summary judgment on behalf of the Firm’s client in a premises liability matter in Louisiana state court. Galloway’s Mandeville team delivered pragmatic and strategic representation to achieve the favorable result in the 18th Judicial District…
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is working diligently, through its expertise and leadership, to restart the Louisiana Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Three of Galloway’s Greater New Orleans attorneys are serving on the Board: Katherine…
Ethical AI Use for In-House Counsel
Ethical AI Use for In-House Counsel
When it comes to Artificial Intelligence in the legal profession, it’s no longer “if” but “how.” Corporate legal teams across the Gulf South and Midwest feel the dynamic tension to enable AI’s business value while maintaining ethical guardrails. Ultimately, in-house…
Jason Waguespack Honored for Economic Impact in New Orleans
Jason Waguespack Honored for Economic Impact in New Orleans
Galloway Managing Director to Receive Icon Award from New Orleans CityBusiness Jason P. Waguespack, Managing Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been named a 2026 Icon Award recipient by New Orleans CityBusiness. The honor recognizes business leaders…
Florida HB 803: Important Considerations for HOA and Construction Law
Florida HB 803: Important Considerations for HOA and Construction Law
Effects of Florida HB 803 on HOA and Construction Law: Important Considerations for Contractors, Liability Insurers, and Community Associations Florida’s House Bill 803 took effect on July 1, 2026, and while there has been much attention concerning the most visible…
Immigration Enforcement: Year-End Strategies for Gulf Coast Employers
Immigration Enforcement: Year-End Strategies for Gulf Coast Employers
Immigration Enforcement and the Gulf Coast Employer: Preparing and Reviewing Immigration Files at Year-End Fall on the Gulf Coast means oyster season and Friday Night Lights football, while still keeping an eye on potential hurricanes. As we approach the end…
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