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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…
Admiralty Case Outcome: Claims Against Staffing Employer Dismissed
Admiralty Case Outcome: Claims Against Staffing Employer Dismissed
Galloway achieved a favorable resolution in a Jones Act personal injury case involving a maritime staffing employer. Trent Wallis led the Firm’s strategic efforts which resulted in the plaintiff voluntarily dismissing the claims against our client in Harris County District…
Mandeville Attorney Stephen Eckholdt Named 2026 Maraist Award Finalist
Mandeville Attorney Stephen Eckholdt Named 2026 Maraist Award Finalist
Galloway’s Stephen Eckholdt, a Director in the Firm’s Mandeville and New Orleans offices, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Frank L. Maraist Award. Presented annually by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the award recognizes young attorneys who…
National Bar Association Recognizes Jared Nelson as 40 Under 40 Honoree
National Bar Association Recognizes Jared Nelson as 40 Under 40 Honoree
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith congratulates Associate Jared Nelson of Lafayette on his recognition from the National Bar Association as a recipient of the 40 Under 40: Nation’s Best Advocate Award for 2026. He and his fellow honorees were…
NDA Restrictions in the Southeast: How ‘Trey’s Law’ Signals a Shift for Employers
NDA Restrictions in the Southeast: How ‘Trey’s Law’ Signals a Shift for Employers
How Trey’s Law Reshapes Settlement and Employment Agreements Across the Southeast Across the Southeast United States, state legislatures are rapidly enacting prohibitions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality provisions in civil settlements, employment contracts, and separation agreements. Driven by the…
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment for Alabama Lake Owners
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment for Alabama Lake Owners
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a decisive summary judgment victory in Alabama property rights litigation, with the court dismissing all claims with prejudice and affirming our client’s authority to enforce its governing documents. Mobile, AL attorneys Matthew Williams and Susan Bruhnke led the…
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