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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.
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Dave Jester
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Dave Jester
As a result of excellence in his statewide practice, Dave Jester was recently selected as one of Tampa’s Top Lawyers as recommended by his peers and seen in the National Law Journal.
Tampa Attorneys Secure Complete Defense Victory in Florida Personal Injury Trial
Tampa Attorneys Secure Complete Defense Victory in Florida Personal Injury Trial
Phillip Howell and Sarah Wickson, attorneys in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s Tampa office, secured a complete defense verdict in Indian River County. The Galloway team received the personal injury case less than six months before trial, and through…
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…
Galloway’s Mobile, Alabama Team Secures Summary Judgment for Insurer
Galloway’s Mobile, Alabama Team Secures Summary Judgment for Insurer
Nathan Burrow, a Director in Mobile, Alabama for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, delivered pragmatic and forward-thinking representation on behalf of an insurance client in a bad-faith claim arising out of the denial of a fire loss claim under…
Jason Waguespack Selected to New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Jason Waguespack Selected to New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Managing Director Jason Waguespack has been named a 2025 Leadership in Law Honoree by New Orleans CityBusiness. Because this marks Jason’s third time receiving this honor, he will be inducted into the Leadership in Law Hall…
Galloway Attorney Delivers Remarks at U.S. District Court Naturalization Ceremony in New Orleans
Galloway Attorney Delivers Remarks at U.S. District Court Naturalization Ceremony in New Orleans
Special Counsel Megan Jackler, an attorney with Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans and Mandeville offices, was invited to serve as guest speaker at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana’s…
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