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Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Adraon Greene, a Director in the Firm’s Houston office and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, represented Galloway in presenting scholarships to two law students at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Galloway has supported SULC students…
Galloway’s Team Raises $50K at Hogs for the Cause 2026
Galloway’s Team Raises $50K at Hogs for the Cause 2026
Building on its impressive showing in 2025, the Galloway-sponsored team Aporkalypse Now doubled its fundraising and raised $50,000 for families of children battling pediatric brain cancer through Hogs for the Cause. The Firm has supported Hogs for sixteen years, with team…
Galloway Attorneys in Lafayette Honored as Louisiana Top Young Lawyers
Galloway Attorneys in Lafayette Honored as Louisiana Top Young Lawyers
Kimberly Svetlick and Hayden Presley, both in Galloway’s Lafayette office, have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Top Young Lawyers Award by the Louisiana State Bar Association. The annual recognition honors outstanding professional achievements, leadership, and service to the legal community. Svetlick and…
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…
Jason Waguespack Named to Tulane Admiralty Law Institute Advisory Board
Jason Waguespack Named to Tulane Admiralty Law Institute Advisory Board
New Orleans maritime attorney, and Galloway Managing Director, Jason Waguespack has been elected to the National Advisory Board of the Tulane Admiralty Law Institute. His appointment to the board is recognition of his maritime expertise and his participation of the ALI. Waguespack…
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,…
Galloway Maritime Attorneys to Present at Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
Galloway Maritime Attorneys to Present at Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
Highlighting the Firm’s maritime expertise and experienced attorneys, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will be well represented at the 31st Biennial Admiralty Law Institute hosted by Tulane University Law School. The premier event, held every other spring, gathers admiralty leaders, including…
Twelve Galloway Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in New Orleans
Twelve Galloway Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in New Orleans
In another recognition that highlights the Firm’s geographic footprint and deep roster of experienced lawyers, Biz New Orleans has included twelve Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in their annual list of Best Lawyers in New Orleans. The magazine honors those…
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Associate Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura has been named a Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas by D Magazine, a peer-voted recognition honoring rising legal talent in the Dallas legal community. View the full list. Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura Berenice…
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack, Managing Director of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been elected Chairperson of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. He has served on the museum’s Board of Trustees since 2020, most recently as Board Treasurer. “It is an honor…
The WDIR Trap: Where Termite Companies Get Pulled Into Lawsuits
The WDIR Trap: Where Termite Companies Get Pulled Into Lawsuits
Wood-destroying insect reports (WDIRs) are designed to bring clarity to a property transaction. In reality, they can pull termite companies into lawsuits when buyers, sellers, or lenders approach the document as a warranty instead of a point-in-time inspection. If you…
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Miami-Dade County
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Miami-Dade County
Edward Krakauer and Galloway’s Fort Lauderdale team secured summary judgment in a property insurance dispute challenging a policy endorsement allowing the carrier to offer (and to which the insured must consent) a program designed to allow homeowners an alternative way…
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Adraon Greene, a Director in the Firm’s Houston office and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, represented Galloway in presenting scholarships to two law students at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Galloway has supported SULC students…
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Incident Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Incident Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide
Overview When something goes wrong, move quickly and deliberately. In Louisiana, insurance notice duties are driven by your policy—and, for most providers, that means a claims‑made form requiring notice “as soon as practicable” not only of actual claims (demand letters,…
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
“Best interests of the child” in Louisiana When Louisiana courts decide child custody, they consider what will best support a child’s health, safety, and stability. The “best interests of the child” is not meant to reward or punish either parent.…
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