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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…
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,…
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a $90 million verdict against Werner Enterprises, thrusting the case back into the spotlight after one of the more notable “nuclear verdicts” in Texas trucking litigation in the last 10 years. The decision reestablishes…
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Don’t get stuck with defense and indemnity for damages that aren’t your fault! Indemnity clauses can shift legal and financial exposure onto your business, even when you’re not at fault. If you do business in the energy, transportation, and construction…
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
A recent decision by the Benefits Review Board may clarify how employers and carriers approach Section 12 notice defense strategies under the Defense Base Act. The Benefits Review Board’s ruling in March 2025 discusses when a claimant is presumed to…
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in Houston, Texas, persisted in their vigorous construction litigation defense and earned another victory in a case where the Plaintiff sought monetary relief of over $1,000,000. Andy Krone and Les Pickett led the…
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry signed several pieces of landmark legislation into law that are poised to significantly impact Louisiana’s insurance industry and insurance-related litigation. This legislative package is aimed at lowering insurance premiums and reducing frivolous…
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