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Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States
Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will host an engaging and informative webinar, “You Can’t See the Forest for the Leaves: A Discussion of ADA, FMLA with Applicable Gulf South State Laws.” In the free, one hour CE/CLE session, Doris Bobadilla, Wendell…
Shannon Walla Rejoins Galloway in Houston
Shannon Walla Rejoins Galloway in Houston
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that Shannon Walla has rejoined the firm in our Houston office. With decades of experience and expertise in construction litigation, Shannon prides herself on her accessibility and responsiveness to clients,…
Six Galloway Attorneys Promoted to Director
Six Galloway Attorneys Promoted to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith proudly announces that six attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2025. These six attorneys go way above and way beyond in contributing to the firm’s success and positive results for our…
Galloway Employment Lawyer Presents for New Orleans Bar Association
Galloway Employment Lawyer Presents for New Orleans Bar Association
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith employment lawyer Doris Bobadilla presented a CLE on employment law matters for the New Orleans Bar Association. The CLE was a part of the 2024 Procrastinators’ Program in December 2024. Doris presented on LGBTQIA+ issues…
Galloway Lawyers Named to 2024 Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway Lawyers Named to 2024 Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith congratulates five New Orleans lawyers recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s “2024 Top Lawyers” list. The annual list highlights lawyers practicing in New Orleans for outstanding representation in their respective practice areas. This honor is a testament…
Galloway’s Tampa Premises Liability Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in $2 Million Negligence Case
Galloway’s Tampa Premises Liability Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in $2 Million Negligence Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith defense attorneys in Tampa, Florida, secured a complete defense verdict in a negligence case. Sarah Baggett and Brenden Collins delivered result-driven premises liability representation that went way above and way beyond for our clients.…
Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis
Galloway Sponsors 67th Annual Gridiron Show in St. Louis
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith sponsored the 67th Annual Gridiron Show on Friday, November 22, 2024. The annual event is presented by The Lawyers Association of St. Louis. Jennifer “Jenny” Woulfe, a Director in the firm’s St. Louis office, participated…
Galloway Takes Center Stage as Headline Sponsor of 2024 Energy Insurance Americas
Galloway Takes Center Stage as Headline Sponsor of 2024 Energy Insurance Americas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a leading law firm in the energy insurance sector, served as headline sponsor of the 2024 Energy Insurance Americas conference on Thursday, November 21, in Houston, Texas. Galloway provides result-driven representation in the oil & gas and…
Galloway Strengthens Bench Depth with Ten Attorneys
Galloway Strengthens Bench Depth with Ten Attorneys
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has added ten attorneys to its growing bench of talented litigators. Strengthening our team in the Gulf South and Midwest, these new attorneys have joined our offices in Gulfport, Dallas, Houston, Lafayette, New Orleans,…
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…
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
When recognizable couples sign marital agreements, the media takes notice and the agreement becomes celebrity gossip with flashy headlines and pictures. It’s often overlooked, however, that a growing number of everyday couples are turning to postnuptial agreements as a smart…
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
In today’s complex business environment, effectively managing risk through strategic insurance solutions is essential. A strategy that’s gaining popularity among mid-sized and large businesses is the use of captive insurance. Captive insurance offers a flexible and cost-effective way for companies…
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
The legal profession is built on advocacy and argument, so naturally, civility may seem like a quaint idea when the stakes are so high. But let me assure you – civility is not weakness. It is strength under control. It…
Houston Litigators Obtain Complete Dismissal of $1 Million Claim
Houston Litigators Obtain Complete Dismissal of $1 Million Claim
Houston attorneys Denise Lambert and Jonathon Austin obtained a complete dismissal of a Plaintiff’s Petition in Harris County, Texas. Denise and Jonathon delivered strategic defense representation that protected our clients’ business. Galloway continues to go way above and way beyond for clients facing complex…
New Orleans Maritime Attorneys Featured as the Face of Maritime Law
New Orleans Maritime Attorneys Featured as the Face of Maritime Law
New Orleans maritime attorneys, and members of Galloway’s Longshore team in Louisiana, have been featured as the Face of Maritime Law by New Orleans Magazine in its May 2025 issue. Kathleen Charvet, Heather Angelico, Francis Waguespack, and Bobbi Roquemore represent the maritime expertise and experience that Galloway…
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