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Houston Litigators Obtain Complete Dismissal of $1 Million Claim
Houston Litigators Obtain Complete Dismissal of $1 Million Claim
Houston attorneys Denise Lambert and Jonathon Austin obtained a complete dismissal of a Plaintiff’s Petition in Harris County, Texas. Denise and Jonathon delivered strategic defense representation that protected our clients’ business. Galloway continues to go way above and way beyond for clients facing complex…
From Clerks to Courtroom: Building Stronger Summers at Galloway
From Clerks to Courtroom: Building Stronger Summers at Galloway
Each summer, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith brings bright, talented, and eager law students to its law clerk program and to the results-driven client service of a premier corporate defense and litigation firm. Clerks go beyond observing – they…
Family Law Attorney Lindsay Meador Young Recognized as Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile
Family Law Attorney Lindsay Meador Young Recognized as Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith family law attorney Lindsay Meador Young has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile in its April 2025 issue. Lindsay joins over 198 of the most respected attorneys in the Acadiana area, as nominated by their…
Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa a “Perfect 10”
Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa a “Perfect 10”
In its tenth anniversary, the Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa 2025 was a rousing success on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith provided the daylong event for industry professionals to learn from and network with…
Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa
Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa
For the tenth year, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will present its Claims & Litigation Conference in Tampa, Florida. The daylong event gathers industry leaders, Galloway attorneys, and claims professionals for engaging presentations, professional development, and networking. In its…
Director Doris Bobadilla Blazing Trails in Mississippi
Director Doris Bobadilla Blazing Trails in Mississippi
The Mississippi Bar is hosting the 32nd Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series on February 20-22, 2025. This year’s theme is Women Leading the Way, and, as such, the Mississippi Bar will recognize certain female “Trailblazers.” As the first Hispanic American female…
Consistency, Confidence, and Competency – Tips for the February Bar Exam from Galloway Attorneys
Consistency, Confidence, and Competency – Tips for the February Bar Exam from Galloway Attorneys
Bar candidates across the Gulf South, Midwest, and nationwide are working hard to prepare for the February bar examinations. As one of the final steps before becoming licensed attorneys and practicing law, the bar exam represents a critical moment for…
Six Galloway Attorneys Promoted to Director
Six Galloway Attorneys Promoted to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith proudly announces that six attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2025. These six attorneys go way above and way beyond in contributing to the firm’s success and positive results for our…
Mobile, Alabama Real Estate Lawyer Secures Dismissal and Completes Claim Case in Less Than 30 Days
Mobile, Alabama Real Estate Lawyer Secures Dismissal and Completes Claim Case in Less Than 30 Days
In a case that highlighted the efficiency and proactive approach of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mobile defense lawyer George Gaston secured a dismissal with prejudice for a real estate case in Calhoun County, Alabama. From receiving the case…
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 7, 2024 – Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in…
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
New Orleans maritime attorney Frederick William (“Billy”) Swaim III led an insightful roundtable discussion at the 2025 Energy Insurance Americas conference that gathered energy industry insiders, insurance professionals, and legal professionals to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing…
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Ryan O’Connor and Cody Castle secured a summary judgment win on behalf of the firm’s client, a Louisiana-based emergency medical transport company, in a medical malpractice case in Baton Rouge. Galloway continues to…
Jason Waguespack Named to CityBusiness Power List for Port & Maritime
Jason Waguespack Named to CityBusiness Power List for Port & Maritime
Jason Waguespack, a Director and Firm Managing Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been named to the 2026 Power List: Port & Maritime by New Orleans CityBusiness. The prestigious honor recognizes a small group of influential professionals and…
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier law firm with offices in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia, is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2026. Since its founding…
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…
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