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Galloway Attorney Stephen Moore Selected for Missouri Super Lawyers 2018
Galloway Attorney Stephen Moore Selected for Missouri Super Lawyers 2018
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith would like to congratulate Stephen Moore on being selected as a Super Lawyer 2018. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third-party research. Each…
Joe Hassinger Named MAPS Mediator of the Week
Joe Hassinger Named MAPS Mediator of the Week
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Galloway Obtains Defense Verdict in Georgia Premises Liability Action
Galloway Obtains Defense Verdict in Georgia Premises Liability Action
In a lawsuit arising from a roller skater’s fall at our client’s skating rink, Galloway prevailed in a two-day, twelve-member jury trial. Tony Jones, a Director in our Atlanta office, tried the case. Among other things, the plaintiff alleged that a…
Jason P. Waguespack Elected President of The New Orleans Bar Association 2018-2019
Jason P. Waguespack Elected President of The New Orleans Bar Association 2018-2019
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Jason Waguespack, has been elected President of The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) November 2018 through 2019. Jason has been an active member of NOBA for…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and…
Executive Women International (EWI) New Orleans Chapter awarded Galloway Firm of the Year 2018
Executive Women International (EWI) New Orleans Chapter awarded Galloway Firm of the Year 2018
Galloway has been awarded Firm of the Year 2018 by Executive Women International (EWI) New Orleans Chapter. EWI is a professional organization that creates value for its member firms and their representatives through career development, business connectivity, and involvement in…
New Orleans Attorney Kelsey Bonnaffons Awarded Representative of the Year by EWI
New Orleans Attorney Kelsey Bonnaffons Awarded Representative of the Year by EWI
Kelsey Bonnaffons has been recognized as Representative of the Year by Executive Women International (EWI) of New Orleans. EWI is a philanthropic networking association of key women working to promote their firms and improve their community. In addition to being named Representative of…
On Camera: The Texas Supreme Court Solidifies Strategic Use of Surveillance
On Camera: The Texas Supreme Court Solidifies Strategic Use of Surveillance
The Texas Supreme Court recently overturned a $10 million jury award on a case due to the exclusion of video footage where the Plaintiff is seen using a mini-excavator and maneuvering on a stool. The plaintiff claimed he injured his…
Florida Insurance Alert: Fourth DCA’s Holding Creates Road Blocks for AOB Claims
Florida Insurance Alert: Fourth DCA’s Holding Creates Road Blocks for AOB Claims
On September 5, 2018, the Fourth DCA in Restoration 1 of Port St. Lucie a/a/o John and Liza Squitieri v. Ark Royal Insurance Company (4D17-1113) upheld insurance policy language barring policyholders from signing assignment of benefits agreements without the approval…
Seven Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Seven Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Galloway is pleased to announce the following seven attorneys who have been selected for the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to Thomas Smith, Kathleen Charvet, Lambert “Joe” Hassinger, Richard Duplantier, Les Pickett, James Prather, and Doris Bobadilla.…
Galloway Hosts Roundtable Symposium in Dallas
Galloway Hosts Roundtable Symposium in Dallas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier Dallas corporate defense and litigation firm in Texas, hosted a Roundtable Symposium on March 12 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star. The event gathered industry professionals and Galloway attorneys for…
Galloway Secures Another Victory in Florida After Hurricane Delay
Galloway Secures Another Victory in Florida After Hurricane Delay
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured victory through motion for summary judgment on behalf of their clients, a well-known convenience store brand in Florida. Undeterred by the case already being mistried due to Hurricane Milton, Pensacola attorney M. Austin Moretz delivered…
Galloway Adds Commercial Defense Lawyers in Florida and Texas
Galloway Adds Commercial Defense Lawyers in Florida and Texas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has strengthened its Florida and Texas bench with the addition of two experienced attorneys. With expertise in commercial litigation, both will provide result-driven representation that partners with clients to go way above and way…
Longshore/Defense Base Act Update: Chief ALJ Compares Apples to Oranges Following Schulmeister Decision
Longshore/Defense Base Act Update: Chief ALJ Compares Apples to Oranges Following Schulmeister Decision
We previously highlighted the Benefits Review Board’s (BRB) decision in Marcus Schulmeister v. Blackwater USA et al, BRB No. 23-0255 (September 25, 2024) — a matter arising under the Defense Base Act — and how this decision casts doubt over the…
Kathleen Charvet Named to CityBusiness 2025 PowerList: Port & Maritime
Kathleen Charvet Named to CityBusiness 2025 PowerList: Port & Maritime
With decades of experience and expertise in maritime law, Kathleen Charvet has been named to New Orleans CityBusiness‘ 2025 Power List: Port & Maritime. The list recognizes influential professionals and leaders in the region’s port and maritime sectors across the Gulf Coast. Backed by deep…
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