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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…
Texas Attorneys Secure Arbitration Award in Frisco Construction Dispute
Texas Attorneys Secure Arbitration Award in Frisco Construction Dispute
Galloway Directors Mark “Tiger” Pharr of Dallas, Denise Lambert of Houston, and Associate Hannelore “Hanny” Saab successfully secured a favorable result through arbitration for their client, a residential builder specializing in custom, high-end homes. With vast experience and expertise in construction defect matters, Galloway partners with…
Galloway’s Gulfport Team Secures MSJ in Coverage Matter
Galloway’s Gulfport Team Secures MSJ in Coverage Matter
Matthew Williams and Chad Ruhr recently secured a favorable result through motion for summary judgment on behalf of their client. Galloway’s Gulfport team delivered persistent and proactive representation geared towards resolution. Case Details Galloway was retained in August 2025, in…
St. Louis Attorneys Secure Favorable Settlement in Illinois Products Liability Case
St. Louis Attorneys Secure Favorable Settlement in Illinois Products Liability Case
St. Louis attorneys Stephen Moore and Jennifer Woulfe brought a potentially troublesome products liability and personal injury case to a swift and cost-effective solution due to the Galloway team’s quick thinking and intricate understanding of Illinois law and procedure. With…
Early Voluntary Dismissal Secured for Tampa Premises Liability
Early Voluntary Dismissal Secured for Tampa Premises Liability
Tampa premises liability attorney Athina Lehovitis achieved a favorable outcome in a Florida slip-and-fall matter, securing an early voluntary dismissal that ended the case without payment or admission of liability. The outcome showcases Galloway’s early case assessment, evidence-driven approach, and…
Houston Litigators Secure Arbitration Award in Construction Defect Case
Houston Litigators Secure Arbitration Award in Construction Defect Case
Director Denise Lambert and Associate Alexa Youssef of Galloway’s Houston office received a significant arbitration award in a recent construction defect case. With a carefully developed defense, the team delivered sophisticated representation that resulted in a favorable outcome for their…
Florida Summary Judgment in Motorized Cart Burn Injury Case
Florida Summary Judgment in Motorized Cart Burn Injury Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured summary judgment in a recent premises liability action involving an alleged second-degree burn injury to a paraplegic plaintiff from a motorized shopping cart. Director Catherine Arpen of the Firm’s Jacksonville office represented a…
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Miami-Dade County
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Miami-Dade County
Edward Krakauer and Galloway’s Fort Lauderdale team secured summary judgment in a property insurance dispute challenging a policy endorsement allowing the carrier to offer (and to which the insured must consent) a program designed to allow homeowners an alternative way…
Supreme Court Upholds Galloway Dismissal in 11th Circuit
Supreme Court Upholds Galloway Dismissal in 11th Circuit
The U.S. Supreme Court, in denying a petition of writ, recently upheld a favorable result for Galloway in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Director Susan Bruhnke previously secured the dismissal of a Longshore claim with prejudice, an extremely rare result that…
Autumn George Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Commercial Litigation
Autumn George Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Commercial Litigation
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Director Autumn George of Jacksonville has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026 for Litigation: General Commercial (Florida), highlighting a practice focused on complex business disputes across Florida state and federal courts. George is a respected trial lawyer…
Nicole Fluet Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Dispute Resolution
Nicole Fluet Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Dispute Resolution
Nicole Fluet, a Director in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s Tampa office, has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026 for Insurance Dispute Resolution: Insurer in Florida, highlighting a practice focused on representing insurers in complex coverage disputes and related litigation. Fluet…
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Transportation and Logistics
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Transportation and Logistics
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s trucking and transportation practice group has earned nationwide recognition by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2026 guide. Seen as one of the most recognized and reputable honors in legal, Chambers employs sophisticated research…
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Maritime Litigation Expertise
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Maritime Litigation Expertise
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s maritime litigation practice group has been ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The comprehensive research by Chambers and Partners relies on client feedback, strength of matters, and market feedback. The Firm’s first ranking in Transportation:…
Galloway Earns 2026 Chambers Rankings Amid Firm Growth
Galloway Earns 2026 Chambers Rankings Amid Firm Growth
Galloway Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys and practice groups have been ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 guide by Chambers and Partners, recognizing its national capability and client trust in high-value, complex matters. Galloway…
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