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Lafayette Litigator Secures Victory Under Amended Louisiana Direct Action Statute
Lafayette Litigator Secures Victory Under Amended Louisiana Direct Action Statute
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured another victory through early dispositive motion practice by Lafayette, Louisiana attorney Myles H. Sonnier, who delivered a positive outcome for Galloway’s client, a commercial liability insurer, in an automobile accident case. In this…
Galloway’s Client Granted Summary Judgment in Dallas Dram Shop Case
Galloway’s Client Granted Summary Judgment in Dallas Dram Shop Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured summary judgment in a dram shop wrongful death case on behalf of our clients, a local bar in Fort Worth, Texas. Mark “Tiger” Pharr, already with a similar outcome in Houston in late 2024,…
Mobile, Alabama Real Estate Lawyer Secures Dismissal and Completes Claim Case in Less Than 30 Days
Mobile, Alabama Real Estate Lawyer Secures Dismissal and Completes Claim Case in Less Than 30 Days
In a case that highlighted the efficiency and proactive approach of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mobile defense lawyer George Gaston secured a dismissal with prejudice for a real estate case in Calhoun County, Alabama. From receiving the case…
Florida Litigators Win Trip and Fall Premises Liability Case for Landscaping Contractor
Florida Litigators Win Trip and Fall Premises Liability Case for Landscaping Contractor
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured another victory through summary judgment with Florida litigators M. Austin Moretz and Kirsten Freiheit working together to deliver a positive outcome for our clients, a landscaping contractor, in a premises liability case at…
Galloway’s Tampa Premises Liability Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in $2 Million Negligence Case
Galloway’s Tampa Premises Liability Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in $2 Million Negligence Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith defense attorneys in Tampa, Florida, secured a complete defense verdict in a negligence case. Sarah Baggett and Brenden Collins delivered result-driven premises liability representation that went way above and way beyond for our clients.…
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,…
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 Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
Professionalism and Ethics in an AI-Driven World
Professionalism and Ethics in an AI-Driven World
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly embedded in legal practice and business operations with the intensified implementation of generative AI tools and in-house, proprietary language learning models. The legal profession, in turn, faces new challenges and opportunities in upholding high…
Galloway Secures Win in Texas Oil & Gas Trial
Galloway Secures Win in Texas Oil & Gas Trial
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a positive outcome in a five day jury trial in Harris County, Texas. Mark “Tiger” Pharr and Jordan White, both in the firm’s Dallas office, successfully represented their client in a complex product…
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Setting the Scene Effective workplace oversight isn’t just an HR ideal — it’s a company’s first line of defense against risk, liability, and reputational harm. When managers enforce policies consistently and act on warning signs, they protect both people and…
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
A recent decision by Administrative Law Judge John Herke provides guidance when a claimant attempts to submit deposition or unsworn testimony in lieu of testifying live at Formal Hearing. With DBA claimants continuing to allege claims related to delayed-onset psychological…
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