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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…
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…
Off the Clock and Out of Line: Navigating Employee Political Speech
Off the Clock and Out of Line: Navigating Employee Political Speech
For small and mid-sized businesses, the fallout from an employee’s off-duty conduct rarely starts with national headlines. Instead, it begins with an angry phone call from a client, a string of 1-star Google reviews, or a local social media flare-up…
U.S. IEEPA Tariff Ruling’s Impact on International Importers
U.S. IEEPA Tariff Ruling’s Impact on International Importers
The United States Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs; international importers that paid IEEPA tariffs should prepare to pursue refunds through Post‑Summary Corrections (for unliquidated entries), timely…
Exclusive Remedy Defense for Multi State Employers
Exclusive Remedy Defense for Multi State Employers
For multi‑state employers operating in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), the exclusive remedy defense can be an effective approach, but its strength turns on jurisdiction‑specific “statutory employer” rules, borrowed‑employee status, and exceptions…
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