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AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
For the second consecutive year, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith hosted an exclusive Roundtable Symposium on April 1, 2026 at the Firm’s Dallas office. The collaborative discussion gathered professionals and Galloway attorneys for insightful dialogue on significant challenges faced in…
Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Scheduled for April 2026
Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Scheduled for April 2026
11th Annual Event in Tampa, Florida Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will present its Claims & Litigation Conference on April 16, 2026, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The free, daylong event is a notable gathering of industry leaders,…
Galloway Maritime Attorneys to Present at Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
Galloway Maritime Attorneys to Present at Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
Highlighting the Firm’s maritime expertise and experienced attorneys, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will be well represented at the 31st Biennial Admiralty Law Institute hosted by Tulane University Law School. The premier event, held every other spring, gathers admiralty leaders, including…
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
New Orleans maritime attorney Frederick William (“Billy”) Swaim III led an insightful roundtable discussion at the 2025 Energy Insurance Americas conference that gathered energy industry insiders, insurance professionals, and legal professionals to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
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…
Addressing Legal System Abuse: Richard Duplantier at ACC 2025
Addressing Legal System Abuse: Richard Duplantier at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith trial attorney Richard Duplantier will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on Tuesday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. Nuclear verdicts are increasingly affecting corporations and insurance carriers,…
Galloway Sponsors Association of Corporate Counsel 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
Galloway Sponsors Association of Corporate Counsel 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a full-service defense firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, looks forward to the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on October 19-22, 2025. This premier conference brings together corporate…
Houston Roundtable Highlights Key Strategies in Litigation and AI
Houston Roundtable Highlights Key Strategies in Litigation and AI
Following the success of the Dallas Roundtable Symposium, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith hosted its inaugural Houston Roundtable Symposium on September 18, 2025 in The Woodlands. The event brought together industry professionals and defense counsel for lively conversation and…
Learn, Network, and Connect at Galloway’s 8th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Learn, Network, and Connect at Galloway’s 8th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will proudly present the 8th Annual Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The full day of engaging sessions and networking has grown to a…
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
On April 28, 2026, Director Jennifer Woulfe of Galloway’s St. Louis office discussed local legal issues and notable cases on St. Louis Public Radio. She was a featured guest on “St. Louis on the Air,” which airs a monthly legal roundtable. The show explores issues facing…
Early Voluntary Dismissal Secured for Tampa Premises Liability
Early Voluntary Dismissal Secured for Tampa Premises Liability
Tampa premises liability attorney Athina Lehovitis achieved a favorable outcome in a Florida slip-and-fall matter, securing an early voluntary dismissal that ended the case without payment or admission of liability. The outcome showcases Galloway’s early case assessment, evidence-driven approach, and…
Florida Case Law Update: Key Appellate Decisions for Litigators
Florida Case Law Update: Key Appellate Decisions for Litigators
Florida’s appellate courts have recently clarified several recurring litigation issues—from constructive notice and punitive damages to assignment‑of‑benefits standing and evidentiary limits on corporate representative testimony. Defense lawyers in Florida are carefully monitoring the impact that these decisions may have on…
Houston Litigators Secure Arbitration Award in Construction Defect Case
Houston Litigators Secure Arbitration Award in Construction Defect Case
Director Denise Lambert and Associate Alexa Youssef of Galloway’s Houston office received a significant arbitration award in a recent construction defect case. With a carefully developed defense, the team delivered sophisticated representation that resulted in a favorable outcome for their…
Reputation at Stake: Medical Malpractice Defense
Reputation at Stake: Medical Malpractice Defense
In medical malpractice cases, an allegation against a healthcare provider goes beyond a claim for damages — it directly challenges professional standing and the standards of care that define a career. The most effective defense strategy recognizes this broader impact,…
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