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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…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
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