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Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Mourns the Passing of Founding Partner John Galloway
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Mourns the Passing of Founding Partner John Galloway
NEW ORLEANS, July 17, 2026 – The attorneys and team at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith announce with profound sadness the passing of John Galloway, a founding partner of the firm. John was a trusted colleague, respected attorney, generous…
Montgomery v. Caribe: Supreme Court Preserves FAAAA Safety Exception
Montgomery v. Caribe: Supreme Court Preserves FAAAA Safety Exception
Supreme Court Clarifies FAAAA in Montgomery v. Caribe The interplay between federal preemption doctrine and state tort law has long generated significant litigation in the transportation sector. The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (“FAAAA”), codified in relevant part…
Autumn George Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Commercial Litigation
Autumn George Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Commercial Litigation
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Director Autumn George of Jacksonville has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026 for Litigation: General Commercial (Florida), highlighting a practice focused on complex business disputes across Florida state and federal courts. George is a respected trial lawyer…
Nicole Fluet Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Dispute Resolution
Nicole Fluet Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Dispute Resolution
Nicole Fluet, a Director in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s Tampa office, has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026 for Insurance Dispute Resolution: Insurer in Florida, highlighting a practice focused on representing insurers in complex coverage disputes and related litigation. Fluet…
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Transportation and Logistics
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Transportation and Logistics
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s trucking and transportation practice group has earned nationwide recognition by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2026 guide. Seen as one of the most recognized and reputable honors in legal, Chambers employs sophisticated research…
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Maritime Litigation Expertise
Galloway Recognized Nationwide for Maritime Litigation Expertise
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s maritime litigation practice group has been ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The comprehensive research by Chambers and Partners relies on client feedback, strength of matters, and market feedback. The Firm’s first ranking in Transportation:…
Galloway Earns 2026 Chambers Rankings Amid Firm Growth
Galloway Earns 2026 Chambers Rankings Amid Firm Growth
Galloway Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys and practice groups have been ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 guide by Chambers and Partners, recognizing its national capability and client trust in high-value, complex matters. Galloway…
Texas Attorneys Secure Arbitration Award in Frisco Construction Dispute
Texas Attorneys Secure Arbitration Award in Frisco Construction Dispute
Galloway Director Mark “Tiger” Pharr of Dallas and Associate Hannelore “Hanny” Saab successfully secured a favorable result through arbitration for their client, a residential builder specializing in custom, high-end homes. With vast experience and expertise in construction defect matters, Galloway partners with their clients in…
Supreme Court Upholds Galloway Dismissal in 11th Circuit
Supreme Court Upholds Galloway Dismissal in 11th Circuit
The U.S. Supreme Court, in denying a petition of writ, recently upheld a favorable result for Galloway in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Director Susan Bruhnke previously secured the dismissal of a Longshore claim with prejudice, an extremely rare result that…
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
For the second consecutive year, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith hosted an exclusive Roundtable Symposium on April 1, 2026 at the Firm’s Dallas office. The collaborative discussion gathered professionals and Galloway attorneys for insightful dialogue on significant challenges faced in…
Louisiana Fourth Circuit Upholds Verdict in Live Music Venue Premises Case
Louisiana Fourth Circuit Upholds Verdict in Live Music Venue Premises Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith premises liability attorneys secured a decisive outcome for a national entertainment operator in a live music venue case after obtaining summary judgment, defeating a post-trial bid for a new trial, and having the original…
Galloway to Host 2026 Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway to Host 2026 Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a full-service corporate defense firm, will host its 9th Annual Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Director Tim Hassinger is spearheading the conference and…
Doris Bobadilla Selected for CityBusiness Leadership in Law 2026
Doris Bobadilla Selected for CityBusiness Leadership in Law 2026
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Director Doris Bobadilla has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness for its 2026 Leadership in Law class. The honor recognizes legal excellence and community outreach in the New Orleans region. Bobadilla and her fellow…
Galloway Supports In-House Counsel at 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston
Galloway Supports In-House Counsel at 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is proud to sponsor the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting in Boston on October 4-7, 2026. Considered the world’s largest gathering of in-house legal teams, the annual event gathers the top corporate lawyers, industry…
AI and Ethics: Autumn George and Katherine Fallas at ACC Annual 2026
AI and Ethics: Autumn George and Katherine Fallas at ACC Annual 2026
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Directors Autumn George and Katherine Fallas will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 AM ET. Artificial Intelligence, compliance, and ethical implementation remain a hot topic in corporate…
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