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2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Orleans…
2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Orleans…
2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Orleans, LA October 15, 2011. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith employees participated in the charity event Saturday. Read what the Making Strides web site said about the successful event at the link…
Mary Lou Summerville Presents in Austin, Texas…
Mary Lou Summerville Presents in Austin, Texas…
Mary Lou Summerville of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith presents one hour of CE on Ethics at ACA Thursday. Austin Claims Association October Luncheon Thursday October 6, 2011 from 11:30am-1:00pm. Crowne Plaza at 6121 N Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78752 http://austinclaims.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=652229&item_id=184021
Maritime Fall Seminar in Houston on Oct. 14th…
Maritime Fall Seminar in Houston on Oct. 14th…
The 2nd Annual Maritime Fall Seminar will be held on October 14, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Houston (near Reliant Park) from 9a.m to 4pm. This education event is waiting final approval for 6 hours of CE and CLE credits. Please…
NRRDA 2012 Annual Conference Details…
NRRDA 2012 Annual Conference Details…
Register Now! The National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) will hold its 2012 Annual Conference in San Diego February 22-24, 2012. NRRDA promises a fantastic lineup of speakers and a fun time! Details to follow shortly. GJTBS Director…
ALA Burton Award for Best Law Firm Advertisement…
ALA Burton Award for Best Law Firm Advertisement…
We are pleased to announce that on June 13, 2011 in the Library of Congress, Mark “Tiger” Pharr III, accepted the 2011 ALA/Burton Award for the Best Law Firm Advertisement on behalf of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. The…
Workers’ Compensation Seminar in Houston…
Workers’ Compensation Seminar in Houston…
Workers’ Compensation Law & Practice Seminar This September, two directors from our Houston office, Mary Lou Summerville and Kevin Baucom, will represent Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith at the 2nd Annual Workers’ Compensation Law & Practice seminar hosted by…
"Paid and Incurred" Ruling by the Texas Supreme Court…
"Paid and Incurred" Ruling by the Texas Supreme Court…
“Paid and Incurred” Ruling by the Texas Supreme Court In a significant opinion on July 1, 2011, the Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling on the issue of “paid or incurred” medical expenses and the collateral source rule. In…
Black and White Gala in Lafayette…
Black and White Gala in Lafayette…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith will be sponsoring a truly worthy event hosted by the American Cancer Society on August 12, 2011. The American Cancer Society Black and White Gala will be a superior black-tie event brimming with…
Tim Hassinger Elected President of…
Tim Hassinger Elected President of…
Timothy W. Hassinger, a Director in our Mandeville office, has been elected President of the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association effective October of 2011. The Association is known for its sponsorship of the Red Mass, which is celebrated annually…
Kevin Cole
Kevin Cole
It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we advise our clients and friends of the untimely death of Kevin Cole, a director of the firm who worked from our Mandeville office. Kevin died in a one…
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
New Orleans Maritime Attorney Published in “Following the Fifth” Kathleen Charvet, an admiralty and maritime attorney in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, has published an article in the inaugural edition of Following the Fifth, a new publication from the Bar Association…
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Compliance Considerations for the End of the Year With many employers finalizing year-end bonuses and preparing for 2026 recruiting, questions continue to arise regarding pay transparency requirements and the proper classification of bonuses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Edward Krakauer, an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, won a motion for summary judgment in a complex first party residential case. With sophisticated representation, the Galloway team achieved another positive outcome on…
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…
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