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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.
Scott Mueller receives Missouri Lawyers Media Award!
Scott Mueller receives Missouri Lawyers Media Award!
Missouri Lawyers Media recognized Scott Mueller for his effort in obtaining one of the Largest Defense Verdicts in Missouri for 2012 as part of its 2013 Missouri Lawyers Awards 2013. Scott litigated a $28M patent malpractice action which resulted in…
Trial Verdict obtained by the St. Louis Office…
Trial Verdict obtained by the St. Louis Office…
The St. Louis Office just obtained a trial verdict in St. Louis County on a contentious action in equity to reform a Deed of Trust that contained a mistaken description of the husband and wife borrower, rendering it effectively worthless. …
Angelina County Jury Finds In Favor of GJTBS Client
Angelina County Jury Finds In Favor of GJTBS Client
Attorney Anthony Sullivan from the firm’s Houston office won a defense verdict for an oilfield manufacturer and designer. Our client retained a consultant to fabricate and install safety guards on several gear cutter machines located at one of its manufacturing…
A Take Nothing Verdict for Florida Slip & Fall Plaintiff
A Take Nothing Verdict for Florida Slip & Fall Plaintiff
Mike Grimley and Ben Zimmern obtained a defense verdict in a slip and fall case that they tried in Panama City, Florida in February. The Plaintiff was recovering from hip surgery when she came into the client’s restaurant on crutches…
Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter awarded its Representative of the Year (2012) award last night to Andrea Albert!
Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter awarded its Representative of the Year (2012) award last night to Andrea Albert!
The representative of the year is someone who exceeds expectations and devotes time and effort to the development of the chapter. Andrea received this recognition in 2009 and is a past President of the EWI, New Orleans, Louisiana chapter. Congratulations Andrea!…
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
Professionalism and Ethics in an AI-Driven World
Professionalism and Ethics in an AI-Driven World
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly embedded in legal practice and business operations with the intensified implementation of generative AI tools and in-house, proprietary language learning models. The legal profession, in turn, faces new challenges and opportunities in upholding high…
Galloway Secures Win in Texas Oil & Gas Trial
Galloway Secures Win in Texas Oil & Gas Trial
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a positive outcome in a five day jury trial in Harris County, Texas. Mark “Tiger” Pharr and Jordan White, both in the firm’s Dallas office, successfully represented their client in a complex product…
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Setting the Scene Effective workplace oversight isn’t just an HR ideal — it’s a company’s first line of defense against risk, liability, and reputational harm. When managers enforce policies consistently and act on warning signs, they protect both people and…
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
A recent decision by Administrative Law Judge John Herke provides guidance when a claimant attempts to submit deposition or unsworn testimony in lieu of testifying live at Formal Hearing. With DBA claimants continuing to allege claims related to delayed-onset psychological…
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