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All in a Day’s Work for Transportation and Insurance Defense Attorney
All in a Day’s Work for Transportation and Insurance Defense Attorney
It was all in a day’s work for transportation and insurance defense attorney Jordan White. An associate in our Dallas office, Jordan recently secured two favorable outcomes in two different cases on the same day. In an insurance matter, Jordan…
Total Team Effort Leads to Win in Jacksonville, Florida
Total Team Effort Leads to Win in Jacksonville, Florida
Exemplifying teamwork and dedication, the Galloway team in Jacksonville, Florida, secured a remarkable trial win in an auto accident transportation case in a challenging and unpredictable venue. Led by Director Autumn George, the entire team contributed to the positive outcome…
Galloway Attorneys Try Trucking Case to Verdict in Texas
Galloway Attorneys Try Trucking Case to Verdict in Texas
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has earned another victory in protecting our clients’ business in the trucking and transportation industry. Director Tim Hassinger tried a case to verdict in Galveston District Court. After an interstate collision in Texas, The…
Galloway Secures Significant Summary Judgment Win in Federal Maritime Case
Galloway Secures Significant Summary Judgment Win in Federal Maritime Case
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has secured a significant victory in a cargo loss claim case in federal court. Managing Director Jason Waguespack and Associate Sam Fuller led the firm’s efforts in representing our client. The case involved the…
Galloway Wins on Summary Judgment in Western District of Missouri
Galloway Wins on Summary Judgment in Western District of Missouri
Galloway Directors Carolyn Geoghegan and Branch Sheppard secured another complete victory in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, as the Court granted the firm’s Motion for Summary Judgment on all six counts in a mortgage litigation…
Galloway Attorneys in Florida Secure Victory Through Settlement
Galloway Attorneys in Florida Secure Victory Through Settlement
Galloway Director Autumn George, Associate Athina Lehovitis, and their team secured a victory for their clients in settling a premises liability case in Florida. Their exemplary effort was clearly evident in the team’s diligence in managing deadlines, scheduling, investigative efforts,…
Galloway Presents Successful Defense, Resulting in Voluntary Dismissal in Florida
Galloway Presents Successful Defense, Resulting in Voluntary Dismissal in Florida
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Directors Autumn George and Anna Kirkpatrick gained a favorable outcome for our clients by successfully defending a case involving allegations of overserving at a sports bar & grill leading to a motorcycle/vehicle accident. The…
Galloway Secures Significant Victory with Motion to Dismiss in Santa Rosa County
Galloway Secures Significant Victory with Motion to Dismiss in Santa Rosa County
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Director Autumn George was granted a Motion to Dismiss for Fraud Upon the Court this month, obtaining a significant victory for our clients. In a seldom granted Motion, Judge Duncan agreed that the Plaintiff’s…
Galloway Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Construction Defect Case
Galloway Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Construction Defect Case
Last week, Tim Hassinger and Kelsey Bonnaffons of Galloway defended a local contractor at trial before a jury in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The Plaintiffs were alleging defects in the contractor’s work and associated mental anguish and property damages totaling almost…
Florida Attorneys Obtain Complete Defense Verdict in Residential First-Party Case
Florida Attorneys Obtain Complete Defense Verdict in Residential First-Party Case
Edward Krakauer and David Massey obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of Galloway’s client in a Hurricane Irma residential first-party case. The plaintiffs claimed both roofing systems at their property needed to be replaced along with resulting interior damages.…
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 7, 2024 – Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys secured a summary dismissal in Louisiana, with James Prather and Frances McGinnis exemplifying the result-driven representation that has made Galloway a premier insurance defense firm in the Gulf South. Plaintiff/Named Insured owned and…
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
In just a few short months, Special Counsel Catherine Arpen has notched several wins for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith clients in Florida. Catherine joined the Jacksonville office in July 2024, and in short order, she has gone way…
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in the firm’s Gulfport office were granted summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Director Matthew Williams, Special Counsel Susan Bruhnke, and Associate Clayton Welch delivered result-driven representation for our client,…
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith presented the Claims and Litigation New Orleans Conference on Thursday, October 24, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The daylong and annual event featured captivating presentations and lively conversation among industry professionals and Galloway’s skilled…
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