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Joe Hassinger to present "Premises Liability Law in Louisiana"
Joe Hassinger to present "Premises Liability Law in Louisiana"
On June 20th, Joe Hassinger, a Director in our New Orleans office, will present a CLE titled “Premises Liability Law in Louisiana.” The CLE will be presented at MAPS mediation services in Metairie, where Joe serves on the panel of…
Dave Jester recognized in Construction Law
Dave Jester recognized in Construction Law
Dave Jester has recently been recognized by the American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™ as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Construction Law.”
For the Third Year in a Row, Three of Our Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
For the Third Year in a Row, Three of Our Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, a Gulf South regional law firm, is pleased to announce that James T. Bailey, Kelly C. Hartmann and Gregory M. Howard have been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® as Rising Stars for 2013. …
Recent Missouri Appellate Court Decisions: The Slings and Arrows (and Frankfurters) of the Leisure and Sports Industry
Recent Missouri Appellate Court Decisions: The Slings and Arrows (and Frankfurters) of the Leisure and Sports Industry
The Missouri Appellate Court recently authored a pair of decisions with implications for the sports and leisure industries and their fans and spectators. In the first case, a Kansas City Royals baseball fan was injured when he was struck in…
Dismissal Obtained in Texas Nursing Home Case
Dismissal Obtained in Texas Nursing Home Case
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) attorneys Kelly Hartmann and Amanda Kurz recently obtained a dismissal under the Texas Medical Liability Act’s expert report requirement. The plaintiff brought a Health Care Liability claim against a nursing home seeking damages…
GJTBS Recognized for its Focus on Diversity
GJTBS Recognized for its Focus on Diversity
Today at its Sixth Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, the Louisiana State Bar Association recognized GJTBS for its outstanding efforts and advancements that are producing significant improvements in diversity and inclusion in the Louisiana Legal Community.
John Galloway Selected as 2013 CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honoree
John Galloway Selected as 2013 CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honoree
In its ninth year, Leadership in Law recognizes area lawyers whose successes in law and contributions to the region have set the pace for the legal community and how that success has impacted the great region as a whole. We…
It's on to San Francisco for the 2014 NRRDA Annual Conference!
It's on to San Francisco for the 2014 NRRDA Annual Conference!
At its annual conference in New Orleans last week, the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association announced that it would hold its 2014 conference in San Francisco. “The New Orleans conference was outstanding,” said Joe Hassinger, GJTBS Director who also…
National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association's Annual Conference
National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association's Annual Conference
Today at the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association’s annual conference in New Orleans, firm Director Joe Hassinger was reelected to the Board of Directors. Joe was instrumental in the formation of NRRDA, and has led the organization’s annual conference…
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Michael Grimley
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Michael Grimley
As a result of excellence in his statewide practice, Michael Grimley was recently selected as one of Tampa’s Top Lawyers as recommended by his peers and seen in the National Law Journal.
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…
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…
Florida Defense Attorneys Secure Dismissal in Tree Root Property Damage Case
Florida Defense Attorneys Secure Dismissal in Tree Root Property Damage Case
Florida defense attorneys Autumn George and Christine Freer successfully defended a property owner in a dispute involving alleged damage from encroaching tree roots. Their knowledge and strategic application of Florida law resulted in a complete dismissal of the claims and proved to be…
Sweet Support: Galloway Associate’s Viral Moment After Bar Exam Takes the Cake
Sweet Support: Galloway Associate’s Viral Moment After Bar Exam Takes the Cake
Pensacola attorney Steffanie Pasquale is going viral for sharing her bar exam journey on social media, and with followers commenting and views climbing, even People Magazine took notice of her story. She has been featured on the magazine’s website in a…
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