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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…
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…
How Montgomery v. Caribe Impacts Texas Freight Brokers
How Montgomery v. Caribe Impacts Texas Freight Brokers
From Highway Crash to the High Court Trucking defense lawyers are carefully monitoring one case that was recently argued before the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court took up the issue of whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act…
Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Scheduled for April 2026
Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Scheduled for April 2026
11th Annual Event in Tampa, Florida Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will present its Claims & Litigation Conference on April 16, 2026, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The free, daylong event is a notable gathering of industry leaders,…
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…
DOJ v. Uber: Federal Court Greenlights Major ADA Pattern-or-Practice Lawsuit
DOJ v. Uber: Federal Court Greenlights Major ADA Pattern-or-Practice Lawsuit
DOJ’s Suit Against Uber Shows Why Front-Line Training Matters People across the country rely on rideshare platforms for daily life, medical appointments, and employment commutes. Recognizing this importance of the platform in people’s daily lives, the U.S. Department of Justice…
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:…
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