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GJTBS Announces the Election of Three Directors…
GJTBS Announces the Election of Three Directors…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Announces the Election of Three Directors Gulf South regional firm elects three accomplished attorneys to its Board of Directors New Orleans, Louisiana (November 1, 2011) – Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith (GJTBS),…
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…
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
For some South Louisiana families, dividing assets after a marriage ends can feel confusing and overwhelming. Yet, a community property partition doesn’t have to be chaotic or combative. With clarity, practical guidance, and a legal team that’s both emphatic and…
2026 Louisiana Employment Law Update: Unemployment and Hiring Changes
2026 Louisiana Employment Law Update: Unemployment and Hiring Changes
Q1 Compliance Considerations for Employers As 2026 begins, Louisiana employers and those tracking employment law should be aware of two new employment-related statutes affecting unemployment insurance administration and hiring practices. While neither law creates new employee-facing mandates, both introduce operational…
Third‑Party Litigation Funding: A Guide for In‑House Counsel
Third‑Party Litigation Funding: A Guide for In‑House Counsel
Corporate legal departments continue to monitor the growth and impact of third-party litigation funding (TPLF). As funding models evolve and disclosure norms remain unsettled, in-house counsel face mounting questions about risk, effective strategies, legal system drivers, trends, and governance. We…
Keep RTW Working in 2026: Strategies to Beat Open Market Wages
Keep RTW Working in 2026: Strategies to Beat Open Market Wages
Workers’ Compensation Strategies Trending in 2026 Across Mississippi and throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest, returning injured employees to work is an increasing trend for workers’ compensation matters in 2026. Employers and risk managers are reinforcing light duty and modified…
Four Galloway Attorneys Named 2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers
Four Galloway Attorneys Named 2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers
Exemplifying its regional reach and talented roster of defense attorneys, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its St. Louis office were included in St. Louis Magazine’s “2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers” list. The annual list recognizes the Midwestern city’s top legal talent that have…
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