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Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Punitive Damages Are Available Under General Maritime Law
Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Punitive Damages Are Available Under General Maritime Law
Warren v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Co. A boating accident occurred on navigable waters of Louisiana in May 2005 resulting in the death of a 22-year old passenger. As the boat was on plane, the hydraulic steering system manufactured by defendant, Teleflex, failed,…
Tampa Attorneys Obtain Complete Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Case
Tampa Attorneys Obtain Complete Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Case
Michael Ruel and Nicole Fluet obtained a complete defense verdict in premises liability case following a seven day jury trial. Our client was a subcontractor that constructed the foundation and shell of a three story naval library addition to a…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith, APLC ranked in 2018 “Best Law Firms”
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith, APLC ranked in 2018 “Best Law Firms”
New Orleans, LA, United States — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been ranked in the 2018 U.S. News – Best…
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher Now A Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher Now A Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States
Lafayette attorney Steven Bucher was recently certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). The CIPP certification is the gold standard for privacy professionals around the globe; the U.S. designation certifies proficiency…
Houston Attorney Juvie Cruz Cardenas Named as a 30 Under 40
Houston Attorney Juvie Cruz Cardenas Named as a 30 Under 40
In the October 14th issue of Houston’s neighborhood paper, The Leader, Juvie Cruz Cardenas was named a 30 Under 40! For months, The Leader accepted nominations from some of the best and brightest young people in their community. To view the full newspaper…
Doris Bobadilla and John Getty Obtain Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
Doris Bobadilla and John Getty Obtain Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
Doris Bobadilla and John Getty successfully obtained a summary judgment in favor of their clients, a car dealership and its insurer. While in the dealership’s service bay, the Plaintiff claimed she slipped and fell. The Plaintiff admitted she knew it…
Lien Preserved from Federal Seizure
Lien Preserved from Federal Seizure
Scott Mueller and Autumn George successfully preserved their client’s secured lien of a vessel subject to criminal forfeiture for its owner’s crimes. The U.S. Attorney agreed with Galloway’s petition seeking bona fide lender status for the client without further proceedings.
2017 Summer Edition of The Appraisal Journal Published Including St. Louis Director’s segment, Cases in Brief
2017 Summer Edition of The Appraisal Journal Published Including St. Louis Director’s segment, Cases in Brief
Scott Mueller continues to author the Cases in Brief segment of the Appraisal Institute’s quarterly Journal, the latest edition of which was recently published. Check out Summer 2017 edition of The Appraisal Journal for notable cases from across the country…
Galloway’s Title Insurance Article Published in ABA’s Title Insurance Litigation Committee News
Galloway’s Title Insurance Article Published in ABA’s Title Insurance Litigation Committee News
The Summer 2017 edition of the ABA Title Insurance Litigation Committee News Issue features an article written by St. Louis Director, Scott Mueller. The article is titled, “Utilizing Judicial Estoppel In Title Insurance Litigation.” A copy of the issue can…
Contribution for Purely Economic Damages Available Under the Oil Pollution Act
Contribution for Purely Economic Damages Available Under the Oil Pollution Act
Steamship Mutual published an article written by New Orleans Director, Jason Waguespack, with help from, Alexander Williams. The article is titled, “Contribution for Purely Economic Damages Available Under the Oil Pollution Act” and you may view it here: OPA –…
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 7, 2024 – Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys secured a summary dismissal in Louisiana, with James Prather and Frances McGinnis exemplifying the result-driven representation that has made Galloway a premier insurance defense firm in the Gulf South. Plaintiff/Named Insured owned and…
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
In just a few short months, Special Counsel Catherine Arpen has notched several wins for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith clients in Florida. Catherine joined the Jacksonville office in July 2024, and in short order, she has gone way…
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in the firm’s Gulfport office were granted summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Director Matthew Williams, Special Counsel Susan Bruhnke, and Associate Clayton Welch delivered result-driven representation for our client,…
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith presented the Claims and Litigation New Orleans Conference on Thursday, October 24, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The daylong and annual event featured captivating presentations and lively conversation among industry professionals and Galloway’s skilled…
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