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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!…
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…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Galloway Trailblazers and Emerging Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month: Galloway Trailblazers and Emerging Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year, and it is a time to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic leaders. At Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, we honor those shaping the legal community as…
Addressing Legal System Abuse: Richard Duplantier at ACC 2025
Addressing Legal System Abuse: Richard Duplantier at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith trial attorney Richard Duplantier will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on Tuesday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. Nuclear verdicts are increasingly affecting corporations and insurance carriers,…
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