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Galloway’s Client Granted Summary Judgment in Houston Dram Shop Case
Galloway’s Client Granted Summary Judgment in Houston Dram Shop Case
The Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith team in Texas obtained summary judgment on behalf of our client, a local bar in Houston, on a dram shop wrongful death case. Director Mark “Tiger” Pharr, Director Andy Krone, and Associate Jordan White provided result-driven representation…
Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida
Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida
In a non-jury trial, Director Edward Krakauer partnered with our insurance carrier in implementing key strategies over three years in a matter that was substantial and significant to our client’s claim handling practices. Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith understood the implications…
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Shortly after returning to Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Associate Jonathon Austin secured a summary judgement win on behalf of our clients in a death injury case in Dallas. Jonathon originally joined Galloway in 2021, advocating for clients in…
Galloway Animal Law Attorney Wins Highly Contested Dog Bite Case
Galloway Animal Law Attorney Wins Highly Contested Dog Bite Case
Director Anna Kirkpatrick recently won summary judgment on a highly contested dog bite case in Florida. When the Plaintiff was bit by a foster dog, the legal dispute centered on the legal definition of “owner” under Florida’s dog bite statute…
Galloway Transportation Attorneys Secure Major Win in Missouri
Galloway Transportation Attorneys Secure Major Win in Missouri
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith successfully secured a favorable result in a rear-end trucking case in New Madrid County, Missouri, led by Director Jennifer Woulfe and Associate Allison Thompson serving as second chair. In this case, the Plaintiff’s counsel…
Galloway Secures $3 Million Judgment in Construction Defect Litigation in Florida
Galloway Secures $3 Million Judgment in Construction Defect Litigation in Florida
In a major win for our clients, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has successfully secured a final judgment in our client’s favor for over $3,000,000, with $275,000 awarded in attorneys’ fees and costs for defense counsel. Director Paula Campione…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Claims for Insurance Coverage in Commercial Construction Litigation
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Claims for Insurance Coverage in Commercial Construction Litigation
Plaintiff, the Owner of the building, contracted with the Named Insured to provide a completely new roof structure and roofing over the commercial building. When the work was nearing completion, the Owner claimed they began noticing leaks from the new…
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…
Turning Discovery into Dismissal: Galloway Wins Avocado Liability Case
Turning Discovery into Dismissal: Galloway Wins Avocado Liability Case
In one of the more unusual premises liability cases, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Catherine Arpen secured a strategic dismissal through disciplined case management and timely enforcement of discovery obligations in the case our Jacksonville team dubbed “the attack of…
Galloway Secures $800K Breach of Contract Trial Win in South Louisiana
Galloway Secures $800K Breach of Contract Trial Win in South Louisiana
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Madeline Smith Hebert and Glenn Istre secured a significant trial victory in Franklin, Louisiana, on behalf of a land buyer in a breach of contract dispute involving a waterfront residential development on the Lower Atchafalaya…
Inbox Intruders: Understanding Email Scams and Cyber Threats
Inbox Intruders: Understanding Email Scams and Cyber Threats
In technological spaces, speed and innovation are prized commodities. Unfortunately for businesses, cyber-attacks and threat actors have evolved with the times. Network security has expanded beyond the IT department to the purview of corporate executives and to the cyber &…
ABA Names Galloway’s Jared Nelson a 2025 Top 40 Young Lawyer
ABA Names Galloway’s Jared Nelson a 2025 Top 40 Young Lawyer
Jared Nelson of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been named a 2025 On The Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyer by the American Bar Association. This national ABA award recognizes young lawyers for excellence in legal service and impact on…
Galloway Wins Federal Employment Case for Transportation Client in Georgia
Galloway Wins Federal Employment Case for Transportation Client in Georgia
Director Tujuana McGee and her team in Atlanta, Georgia, have secured summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, on behalf of their client, a national transportation carrier. Tujuana delivered precise and strategic representation…
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