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Galloway’s Lafayette Office Wins Trial on Behalf of Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc.
Galloway’s Lafayette Office Wins Trial on Behalf of Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc.
Katie Penny and Steven Bucher from Galloway’s Lafayette office obtained a no liability verdict from the jury in an auto liability case on behalf of Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. Congratulations to Katie and Steve on their hard work for Acadian…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the tenth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list…
Act No. 408 amends La. R.S. § 32:681 and allows officers to determine whether a driver should be tested for drugs and alcohol in crashes that involve serious bodily injuries.
Act No. 408 amends La. R.S. § 32:681 and allows officers to determine whether a driver should be tested for drugs and alcohol in crashes that involve serious bodily injuries.
On July 19, 2019, Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law Act No. 408, also known as “Katie Bug’s Law,” which requires all drivers involved in crashes that end in a serious injury to submit to a drug test. Katie…
Galloway Exposes Medical Funding Scheme and Obtains Victory for Defense on Collateral Source Rule
Galloway Exposes Medical Funding Scheme and Obtains Victory for Defense on Collateral Source Rule
In a consolidated three-plaintiff personal injury lawsuit, Galloway attorneys James Prather and Bowman Fetzer obtained a significant victory for our client in what was originally thought to be a legitimate trucking accident but was later uncovered to apparently have been…
Eight Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Eight Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Galloway is pleased to announce the following eight attorneys who have been selected for the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to Leslie Pickett, Thomas Smith, James Prather, Doris Bobadilla, Kathleen Charvet, Richard Duplantier, Lambert “Joe” Hassinger, and…
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher to be a Contributing Author in ABA Article on Cybersecurity
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher to be a Contributing Author in ABA Article on Cybersecurity
Lafayette attorney Steven Bucher is a contributing author to “Recent Developments in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy” in the Spring 2019 edition of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Steven’s contribution primarily focuses on the interplay…
Galloway Wins Workers’ Compensation Trial on Behalf of National Trucking Company
Galloway Wins Workers’ Compensation Trial on Behalf of National Trucking Company
In a bifurcated workers’ compensation trial, Galloway successfully obtained a determination that benefits were not owed by a national trucking company to the claimant. Attorney Jessica Scholl handled the case, arguing both issues of fact related to the claimant’s alleged…
Galloway Earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 17th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Galloway Earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 17th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith is the first and only Louisiana-based law firm to receive a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices…
Joe Hassinger Elected Fellow of American College of Civil Trial Mediators
Joe Hassinger Elected Fellow of American College of Civil Trial Mediators
Established in 1995, the American College of Civil Trial Mediators is a non-profit association of professional mediators. College Fellows are selected for membership by invitation through a comprehensive application process based upon their experience, skills, reputation, ethical standards, and commitment…
Three Texas Galloway Attorneys Named Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” 2019
Three Texas Galloway Attorneys Named Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” 2019
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith would like to announce the following three Texas attorneys as Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” 2019. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Texas are honored with this distinction: William “Danny” Abbott Kelly C. Hartmann Sara…
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…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
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