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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…
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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