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Louisiana – Bad Faith Update: Kelly vs. State Farm
Louisiana – Bad Faith Update: Kelly vs. State Farm
Michael Lonegrass and Scott Raney of the firm’s New Orleans office prepared the update below regarding the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision in Kelly vs. State Farm. The decision concerns the court’s interpretation of portions of the Louisiana Bad Faith Statutes.…
Lee Harang Selected to the 2015 Florida Rising Stars List
Lee Harang Selected to the 2015 Florida Rising Stars List
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that Lee Harang of the firm’s Tampa, FL office has been selected to the 2015 Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected…
New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger Elected President of The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger Elected President of The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
On June 18, 2015, Galloway Johnson Director Joe Hassinger was elected President of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E). The SFLPA-E sets policy and provides oversight to levee operations in East Jefferson, St. Bernard Parish, and the entire east…
St. Louis Attorneys Scott Mueller and Brad Anderson Prevail in Quiet Title and Reformation Trial
St. Louis Attorneys Scott Mueller and Brad Anderson Prevail in Quiet Title and Reformation Trial
After a two day proceeding to end nearly five years’ worth of contentious litigation, Attorneys Scott Mueller and Brad Anderson of Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office recently prevailed on a quiet title and reformation trial conducted in Cass County, Missouri.…
Natalie Tarnosky Published in ABA Title Insurance Litigation Newsletter
Natalie Tarnosky Published in ABA Title Insurance Litigation Newsletter
An article entitled “Tacit Ratification: A Title Attorney’s Best Friend,” authored by Natalie Tarnosky, an attorney in Galloway Johnson’s Lafayette, Louisiana office, was recently published by the American Bar Association in their Title Insurance Litigation Newsletter. Natalie’s article addresses how…
Galloway Johnson's Mobile, AL Office Has Moved!
Galloway Johnson's Mobile, AL Office Has Moved!
The firm’s Mobile, AL office has moved from it’s 14th Street location to new offices at: 63 South Royal Street Suite 302 Mobile, Alabama 36602 For more information on our Mobile office and the services it provides, please contact Mobile…
Galloway Johnson Maritime Law Article Published in Greater Houston Port Bureau News
Galloway Johnson Maritime Law Article Published in Greater Houston Port Bureau News
The April 2015 edition of the Greater Houston Port Bureau News features an article written by Houston Director Thomas Smith, New Orleans Director Billy Swaim, and Houston Associate Shannon Snider. The article addresses vessel arrests and maritime property liens. A copy…
Galloway Johnson’s Team, “Aporkalypse Now," Named 2015 Hogs for the Cause Grand Champions
Galloway Johnson’s Team, “Aporkalypse Now," Named 2015 Hogs for the Cause Grand Champions
Galloway is pleased to congratulate its firm-sponsored and staffed team, “Aporkalypse Now,” for winning three first place awards – including overall Grand Champion – in this year’s Hogs for the Cause BBQ competition. Hogs for the Cause is a two-day…
Ben Zimmern to Present on Employment Law in Mobile, AL
Ben Zimmern to Present on Employment Law in Mobile, AL
Ben Zimmern of the Firm’s Pensacola, FL office will be presenting at a seminar on Employment Law on May 19, 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. As part of a series of presentations throughout the day, Ben’s presentation will cover issues relating…
Galloway Johnson a Silver Sponsor for the 2015 CLM Annual Conference
Galloway Johnson a Silver Sponsor for the 2015 CLM Annual Conference
Galloway Johnson is thrilled to be a Silver Sponsor for the 2015 CLM Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Palm Desert, California from March 25-27. Held each spring, the CLM Annual Conference features more than 80 collaborative educational…
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Don’t get stuck with defense and indemnity for damages that aren’t your fault! Indemnity clauses can shift legal and financial exposure onto your business, even when you’re not at fault. If you do business in the energy, transportation, and construction…
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…
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