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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…
New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger Re-Elected President of the Flood Protection Authority-East
New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger Re-Elected President of the Flood Protection Authority-East
In June, the Board of Commissioners of the Flood Protection Authority-East re-elected Galloway Director Joe Hassinger as its President. The Authority is a political subdivision charged with managing the flood defense system that protects lives and property in East Jefferson,…
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
For some South Louisiana families, dividing assets after a marriage ends can feel confusing and overwhelming. Yet, a community property partition doesn’t have to be chaotic or combative. With clarity, practical guidance, and a legal team that’s both emphatic and…
2026 Louisiana Employment Law Update: Unemployment and Hiring Changes
2026 Louisiana Employment Law Update: Unemployment and Hiring Changes
Q1 Compliance Considerations for Employers As 2026 begins, Louisiana employers and those tracking employment law should be aware of two new employment-related statutes affecting unemployment insurance administration and hiring practices. While neither law creates new employee-facing mandates, both introduce operational…
Third‑Party Litigation Funding: A Guide for In‑House Counsel
Third‑Party Litigation Funding: A Guide for In‑House Counsel
Corporate legal departments continue to monitor the growth and impact of third-party litigation funding (TPLF). As funding models evolve and disclosure norms remain unsettled, in-house counsel face mounting questions about risk, effective strategies, legal system drivers, trends, and governance. We…
Keep RTW Working in 2026: Strategies to Beat Open Market Wages
Keep RTW Working in 2026: Strategies to Beat Open Market Wages
Workers’ Compensation Strategies Trending in 2026 Across Mississippi and throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest, returning injured employees to work is an increasing trend for workers’ compensation matters in 2026. Employers and risk managers are reinforcing light duty and modified…
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…
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