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Four Galloway Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2022
Four Galloway Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2022
Galloway is proud to congratulate the following four attorneys on being selected to Super Lawyers 2022: Kelsey Bonnaffons, Associate, Mandeville Timothy W. Hassinger, Director, Mandeville Jeffrey J. Siemann, Director, New Orleans Jason P. Waguespack, Managing Director, New Orleans Super Lawyers,…
Galloway Announces Seven New Directors
Galloway Announces Seven New Directors
Galloway is proud to announce the election of seven attorneys to Director. David Burr, Nathan Burrow, Jason Freas, Andrew Krone, Alexis Mays, Ryan O’Connor, and Jeff Siemann take on their new role effective January 1, 2022. “The seven attorneys selected…
Lindsay Meador Young Recognized as a 2021 Acadiana Profile “Steel Magnolias”
Lindsay Meador Young Recognized as a 2021 Acadiana Profile “Steel Magnolias”
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from an Acadiana Profile article feature on the 2021 “Steel Magnolias” honorees. Link to full article below. Known for her people-first approach, Lindsay Meador Young is a confident yet understanding attorney continuously present…
Labor Condition Applications and Prevailing Wage Determinations
Labor Condition Applications and Prevailing Wage Determinations
Certain non-immigrant visas for specialty occupations, including the H-1B visas, H-1B1, and E-3 visas, require the employer to submit a Labor Condition Application (Form ETA 9035/9035E) in which the employer sets out the standards to which it will adhere for…
Galloway Attorneys Published in Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association’s 2021 Fall Quarterly
Galloway Attorneys Published in Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association’s 2021 Fall Quarterly
Matthew Williams and Jennifer Young, attorneys in Galloway’s Gulfport, Mississippi office, provide insight into the status of punitive damages in Mississippi, primarily in relation to trucking cases. Many of these principles also apply when defending any claims seeking punitive damages…
Six Galloway Directors Recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s “Top Lawyers 2021”
Six Galloway Directors Recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s “Top Lawyers 2021”
Six of Galloway’s New Orleans and Mandeville-based Directors are listed as New Orleans Magazine’s “Top Lawyers 2021.” Congratulations to: Andrea L. Albert, Director, Mandeville Heather W. Angelico, Director, New Orleans Lambert J. (Joe) Hassinger Jr., Director, New Orleans Timothy W.…
Galloway Ranked Nationally in 2022 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers – “Best Law Firms”
Galloway Ranked Nationally in 2022 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers – “Best Law Firms”
For the 12th consecutive year, Galloway has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence…
Proposed Rule and Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100+ Employees
Proposed Rule and Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100+ Employees
Proposed Rule and Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100+ Employees Upcoming rule will impact over 80 million private sector employees. President Biden instructed the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to draft a rule mandating…
Galloway Director Frederick William “Billy” Swaim III Named to 2021 Leadership in Law Class
Galloway Director Frederick William “Billy” Swaim III Named to 2021 Leadership in Law Class
Galloway is proud to recognize director Billy Swaim as a 2021 CityBusiness Leadership in Law honoree. CityBusiness has recognized Billy for his professional achievements, leadership in the legal field, and dedication to the New Orleans community. Billy is an experienced…
Director Heather Angelico Panels Webinar on Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana
Director Heather Angelico Panels Webinar on Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana
Galloway Director Heather Angelico joins together with an all-star panel of attorneys to discuss successfully handling workers’ compensation claims in Louisiana and essentials to consider from both sides of the aisle. Below are just some key takeaways of the course:…
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. As a full-service and proactive corporate defense firm that prioritizes the highest level of client service and strategic partnerships, Galloway stands at the…
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Louisiana trial attorney Richard Duplantier, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans offices, has been selected to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In joining ABOTA, Rick brings decades…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
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