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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’s Dallas, TX Office Has Moved Suites
Galloway’s Dallas, TX Office Has Moved Suites
The firm’s Dallas, TX office has moved suites. 14643 Dallas Parkway Suite 635 Dallas, Texas 75254 For more information on our Texas office and the services it provides, please contact Thomas Smith at (713) 599-0700 or tsmith@gallowaylawfirm.com.
Daedrea Fenwick Appointed to Atlanta Bar Association CLE Board of Trustees for 2018-2019
Daedrea Fenwick Appointed to Atlanta Bar Association CLE Board of Trustees for 2018-2019
Daedrea Fenwick has been appointed to the Atlanta Bar Association’s CLE Board of Trustees for the 2018-2019 bar year. The CLE Board of Trustees oversees program development and direction of all continuing legal education courses provided by the Atlanta Bar Association to…
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…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Galloway Trailblazers and Emerging Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month: Galloway Trailblazers and Emerging Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year, and it is a time to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic leaders. At Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, we honor those shaping the legal community as…
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