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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!…
Wrongful Termination Claim Rejected
Wrongful Termination Claim Rejected
Ben Zimmern in the firm’s Pensacola office obtained a defense verdict following a three day jury trial in Escambia County, Florida. Ben defended a local general contractor and its employee leasing company against claims by a former employee that he…
GJTBS Sponsors the 2013 Young Insurance Professionals (YIPS) Annual Conference Golf Tournament
GJTBS Sponsors the 2013 Young Insurance Professionals (YIPS) Annual Conference Golf Tournament
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith continues its support of the Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana by sponsoring the golf tournament at the 2013 Young Insurance Professionals Winter Conference. Firm Director Joe Hassinger explains, “It is important to assist young…
GJTBS Sponsors 2013 NRRDA Annual Conference
GJTBS Sponsors 2013 NRRDA Annual Conference
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith continues its support of the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) by sponsoring the 2013 NRRDA Annual Conference. Firm Director Joe Hassinger serves on the NRRDA Charter Board of Directors. “We have invested…
Joe Hassinger Joins HCNO's Leadership Council
Joe Hassinger Joins HCNO's Leadership Council
Joe Hassinger, a Director in the New Orleans office of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith has been appointed to the Leadership Council of Hospitality Cares – New Orleans. “HCNO provides a much-needed service to an industry that I value,…
Employment Law: Social Media Developments and Ethics in Your Office
Employment Law: Social Media Developments and Ethics in Your Office
Richard J. Duplantier, Jr., Doris Bobadilla and Sarah Baggett recently presented “Employment Law: Social Media Developments and Ethics in Your Office” in Florida.
Joe Hassinger – Mediator
Joe Hassinger – Mediator
Joe Hassinger, a Director in our New Orleans office, is pleased to announce that he will now complement his litigation practice with service as a mediator with MAPS in Metairie, Louisiana. Joe is available to mediate cases and controversies that…
John Grund – A Moment to Remember by Joe Hassinger
John Grund – A Moment to Remember by Joe Hassinger
On Christmas Eve, 2012, we lost one of the good guys. If you were lucky enough to know John Grund, you know exactly what I mean. John was a defense attorney based in Denver. And while he practiced primarily in…
St. Louis Office continues to obtain great results
St. Louis Office continues to obtain great results
Attorneys in the firm’s St. Louis office obtained summary judgment in a contested St. Louis County matter involving a post-foreclosure title issue. The attorneys prevailed in their quiet title action on behalf of a foreclosure purchaser despite the borrowers’ claim…
Galloway Adds Corporate Lawyers to Florida Offices
Galloway Adds Corporate Lawyers to Florida Offices
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has added two lawyers to their corporate law and litigation defense firm. Strengthening the Firm’s Florida offices, these attorneys bring years of commercial litigation experience and expertise to Galloway’s result-driven representation. Joseph C. Africano has…
Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States
Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will host an engaging and informative webinar, “You Can’t See the Forest for the Leaves: A Discussion of ADA, FMLA with Applicable Gulf South State Laws.” In the free, one hour CE/CLE session, Doris Bobadilla, Wendell…
Maritime Attorney Jason Waguespack Featured in “The Marine Insurer”
Maritime Attorney Jason Waguespack Featured in “The Marine Insurer”
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorney Jason Waguespack was featured in the January 2025 quarterly edition of “The Marine Insurer.” The text of the article, “When COGSA was challenged,” appears below. From a vessel leaving Vietnam to seeking…
Immigration Policy Changes: Expected Impacts for Corporations and Employers
Immigration Policy Changes: Expected Impacts for Corporations and Employers
Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump emphasized the need for stricter immigration policies, framing corporate immigration reform—an integral aspect of business immigration law— as a crucial element of his “America First” agenda. He pledged to safeguard American jobs by curbing…
Shannon Walla Rejoins Galloway in Houston
Shannon Walla Rejoins Galloway in Houston
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that Shannon Walla has rejoined the firm in our Houston office. With decades of experience and expertise in construction litigation, Shannon prides herself on her accessibility and responsiveness to clients,…
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