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Lafayette Attorney on the Road Less Traveled to Litigation
Lafayette Attorney on the Road Less Traveled to Litigation
Before practicing law as a Lafayette, LA, attorney at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Associate Jared Nelson did not follow the traditional path to litigation. Instead, he built a flourishing career rooted in public service. After earning his undergraduate degree…
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
When recognizable couples sign marital agreements, the media takes notice and the agreement becomes celebrity gossip with flashy headlines and pictures. It’s often overlooked, however, that a growing number of everyday couples are turning to postnuptial agreements as a smart…
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
The legal profession is built on advocacy and argument, so naturally, civility may seem like a quaint idea when the stakes are so high. But let me assure you – civility is not weakness. It is strength under control. It…
Horse Sense – Galloway Animal Law Attorneys Sponsor Collegiate Equestrian Team
Horse Sense – Galloway Animal Law Attorneys Sponsor Collegiate Equestrian Team
Over the last several years, Name Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorships for athletes have skyrocketed in college athletics. Collectives compete with multimillion dollar donations to recruit the best athletes to represent universities in football, basketball, and other major sports. Galloway…
Family Law Attorney Lindsay Meador Young Recognized as Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile
Family Law Attorney Lindsay Meador Young Recognized as Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith family law attorney Lindsay Meador Young has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile in its April 2025 issue. Lindsay joins over 198 of the most respected attorneys in the Acadiana area, as nominated by their…
Galloway Hogs for the Cause Team Finishes Fifth Overall in 2025
Galloway Hogs for the Cause Team Finishes Fifth Overall in 2025
With offices in Texas, Louisiana, and St. Louis, our team knows good BBQ. We also know that championing our communities is a small way that we can go way above and way beyond in being good corporate citizens and neighbors.…
Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis
Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith sponsored the 67th Annual Gridiron Show on Friday, November 22, 2024. The annual event is presented by The Lawyers Association of St. Louis. Jennifer “Jenny” Woulfe, a Director in the firm’s St. Louis office, participated…
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith presented the Claims and Litigation New Orleans Conference on Thursday, October 24, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The daylong and annual event featured captivating presentations and lively conversation among industry professionals and Galloway’s skilled…
Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself – Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam
Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself – Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam
Across the Gulf South and Midwest, bar candidates are diligently preparing for the upcoming bar examinations. As the culmination of law school and a necessity to begin a legal practice, the bar exam represents a pivotal moment for prospective attorneys.…
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Students at Law Schools Associated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Students at Law Schools Associated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has awarded four scholarships to students at law schools associated with historically Black colleges and universities for the 2023-2024 school year. The Gulf South and Midwest based firm has committed to recognizing diverse law…
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
A recent decision by the Benefits Review Board may clarify how employers and carriers approach Section 12 notice defense strategies under the Defense Base Act. The Benefits Review Board’s ruling in March 2025 discusses when a claimant is presumed to…
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in Houston, Texas, persisted in their vigorous construction litigation defense and earned another victory in a case where the Plaintiff sought monetary relief of over $1,000,000. Andy Krone and Les Pickett led the…
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry signed several pieces of landmark legislation into law that are poised to significantly impact Louisiana’s insurance industry and insurance-related litigation. This legislative package is aimed at lowering insurance premiums and reducing frivolous…
Galloway Houston Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Galloway Houston Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Houston attorneys Adraon D. Greene and Mikhael Khan successfully defended an appeal of a dismissal of a premises liability case via the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). The Plaintiff/Appellant appealed the trial court’s dismissal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which…
Legislative Alert: Bill Changes Class Action Rules in Missouri
Legislative Alert: Bill Changes Class Action Rules in Missouri
St. Louis lawyer Jennifer Woulfe actively monitored the recent legislative session in Missouri for rule changes that may impact clients and litigation, including a bill that changes Missouri’s class action rules. With SB 47 passed and signed into law, Missouri’s rule…
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