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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…
Four Galloway Attorneys Named 2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers
Four Galloway Attorneys Named 2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers
Exemplifying its regional reach and talented roster of defense attorneys, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its St. Louis office were included in St. Louis Magazine’s “2026 St. Louis Best Lawyers” list. The annual list recognizes the Midwestern city’s top legal talent that have…
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
New Orleans maritime attorney Frederick William (“Billy”) Swaim III led an insightful roundtable discussion at the 2025 Energy Insurance Americas conference that gathered energy industry insiders, insurance professionals, and legal professionals to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing…
Jason Waguespack Named to CityBusiness Power List for Port & Maritime
Jason Waguespack Named to CityBusiness Power List for Port & Maritime
Jason Waguespack, a Director and Firm Managing Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been named to the 2026 Power List: Port & Maritime by New Orleans CityBusiness. The prestigious honor recognizes a small group of influential professionals and…
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier law firm with offices in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia, is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2026. Since its founding…
Surrogate Health Care Decisions and Their Impact on Arbitration Agreements
Surrogate Health Care Decisions and Their Impact on Arbitration Agreements
Can a Healthcare Surrogate Bind a Patient to Nursing Home Arbitration in Mississippi? Arbitration agreements are common components of admission paperwork for assisted living facilities, long-term-healthcare facilities, and skilled-nursing facilities. Often, admission paperwork, inclusive of any arbitration agreement or clauses,…
Louisiana Captive Insurance Formation Under the CHOICES Law
Louisiana Captive Insurance Formation Under the CHOICES Law
Forming a Captive in Louisiana: What the CHOICES Law Changes Captive insurance continues to attract Louisiana businesses that are seeking more control over cost, coverage, and claims. At a high level, a captive is a privately owned insurance company formed…
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…
Medical Marijuana at Work: Mississippi Workers’ Comp Impact
Medical Marijuana at Work: Mississippi Workers’ Comp Impact
One issue that is top of mind for Mississippi employers is how medical marijuana intersects with compensation claims, safety, and defense strategies. Here is what workers’ compensation attorneys and Mississippi employers are monitoring now and what to watch next. Medical…
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Louisiana Products Liability Case
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Louisiana Products Liability Case
Campbell “Bowman” Fetzer, a Director in the Mandeville office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, obtained summary judgment for Galloway’s client in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The federal Court granted the summary judgment…
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