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Galloway’s Gulfport Office Secures Dismissal in Insurance Coverage Dispute Involving Interpretation of MCS-90 Endorsement
Galloway’s Gulfport Office Secures Dismissal in Insurance Coverage Dispute Involving Interpretation of MCS-90 Endorsement
Attorneys Matthew Williams and Jennifer Young of Galloway’s Gulfport, Mississippi office secured a dismissal of Galloway’s client with prejudice in a coverage dispute between two insurance carriers necessitating interpretation of the MCS-90 endorsement following a tragic collision involving an 18-wheeler…
Galloway’s Tampa Attorneys Cap Off Three-Week Run with Another Defense Verdict
Galloway’s Tampa Attorneys Cap Off Three-Week Run with Another Defense Verdict
Galloway attorneys Phillip Howell and Lee Smith secured a major trial victory in a Miami trenching/cast iron pipe case for their client, a Florida property insurer. Cases such as these typically involve long, drawn-out claims, often requiring destructive testing and…
Galloway Receives Complete Defense Verdict in Hurricane Irma Trial
Galloway Receives Complete Defense Verdict in Hurricane Irma Trial
Attorneys Nicole Fluet, Michael Ruel, and Anna Kirkpatrick received a complete defense verdict for their client, a residential and commercial property insurer, in a Hurricane Irma trial in Broward County last week. In a case which involved a covered claim,…
Galloway Secures Enforcement of a Settlement Agreement and Dismissal in Contentious Construction Case
Galloway Secures Enforcement of a Settlement Agreement and Dismissal in Contentious Construction Case
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi Eastern Division granted our motion to enforce settlement and request for attorneys’ fees in connection with a construction defect case involving an apartment complex. We represented an insulation subcontractor in…
Galloway Receives Successful Outcome in Charlotte County Trial
Galloway Receives Successful Outcome in Charlotte County Trial
Galloway attorneys Sarah Baggett and Lara Breslow received a successful verdict in a recent trial in Charlotte County. The trial involved a cast iron pipe/trenching case, and the jury decided in our client’s favor – that there was no direct…
Galloway Paves the Way in Successful Completion of Hurricane Michael Trial in Bay County
Galloway Paves the Way in Successful Completion of Hurricane Michael Trial in Bay County
Galloway attorney Todd LaDouceur and his team received a successful outcome in the first Hurricane Michael case taken to verdict! This was a highly unique jury trial over a price and scope dispute. Galloway is proud to report that their…
30 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
30 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Galloway is pleased to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. In addition, 15 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Ones to Watch.” “I am extremely…
Galloway’s Client Wins in Mississippi
Galloway’s Client Wins in Mississippi
Galloway’s client, a large supermarket chain, recently secured a victory in Mississippi. The lawsuit stemmed from a trip and fall accident. First, the district court granted the defense’s motion to exclude the expert testimony and opinions of plaintiff’s designated expert.…
Recent Court of Appeals Ruling Makes Anti-Stacking Provisions in UM Policies a Must
Recent Court of Appeals Ruling Makes Anti-Stacking Provisions in UM Policies a Must
Almost fifty years after the Mississippi Supreme Court first decided the stacking of UM policies was permissible in 1971, the Court of Appeals has now broadened the scope even further through its decision in Brewer, et al. v. Mississippi Farm…
Galloway’s Pensacola Office Secures Dismissal with Prejudice on Two Local Cases
Galloway’s Pensacola Office Secures Dismissal with Prejudice on Two Local Cases
Attorneys Dave Jester and Alexis Mays of Galloway’s Pensacola, Florida office recently secured dismissals with prejudice on two cases brought against local lawyers and their firms within weeks of each other. The damages sought in one of the lawsuits were in…
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorney Nicole Fluet was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph P. Metzger Outstanding Achievement Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. She was honored at the association’s annual Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando,…
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
In July 2024, our Florida team of attorneys alerted clients on significant changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court that took effect on January 1, 2025. Galloway’s four Florida offices – Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville – coordinated…
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently undergoing strategic reorientation under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea R. Lucas. While enforcement priorities are being re-calibrated, the agency’s ability to implement broad policy adjustments is presently constrained by its lack…
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its team in Jacksonville has secured a complete summary judgment victory in favor of our client, a Florida homeowners’ association, in a case involving a challenge to mandatory membership and assessment obligations. The Court…
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a $90 million verdict against Werner Enterprises, thrusting the case back into the spotlight after one of the more notable “nuclear verdicts” in Texas trucking litigation in the last 10 years. The decision reestablishes…
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