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Surgeon Wins Summary Judgment
Surgeon Wins Summary Judgment
This past week, firm attorneys Joe Hassinger and Jason Camelford won Summary Judgment for the firm’s client, a vascular surgeon. Following knee replacement surgery, the plaintiff developed an occluded intimal flap, which caused a complete block of blood flow to…
Joe Hassinger elected Vice President of SLFPAE
Joe Hassinger elected Vice President of SLFPAE
Firm director Joe Hassinger has been elected Vice President of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East. Joe was appointed to the Flood Protection Authority’s Board of Commissioners by Governor Bobby Jindal in 2013. At its meeting on June…
GJTBS Obtains Trial Verdict for JPMorgan Chase
GJTBS Obtains Trial Verdict for JPMorgan Chase
Scott Mueller and Kristin Steinkamp recently obtained a trial verdict after a two day split jury and bench trial in Miller County, Missouri, near the Lake of the Ozarks. The successful client, JPMorgan Chase, prevailed on its claims to quiet…
Galloway Johnson takes 2nd Place in Hogs for the Cause
Galloway Johnson takes 2nd Place in Hogs for the Cause
Competing against more than 90 teams, including some of New Orleans best known chefs, Galloway’s team, Aporkalypse Now, won second place overall, losing out to the grand champions by just 3/10th of a point! In individual categories, Galloway placed: 1st…
Successful Defense of Vessel Owner in Seaman's Case
Successful Defense of Vessel Owner in Seaman's Case
Galloway Johnson represented the owner of an offshore supply vessel (OSV) sued by one of its seaman for damages for loss of his right leg below the knee. The seaman claimed he lost his leg due to injuries sustained when…
Galloway Johnson obtains Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case
Galloway Johnson obtains Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case
In Hawkins v. Avalon Hotel Group, LLC, 2013 WL 6328132 (M.D. La. Dec. 4, 2013 and Hawkins v. Avalon Hotel Group, LLC, 2014 WL 216472 (M. D. La. Jan. 9, 2014), Doris Bobadilla obtained summary judgment in a matter where…
GJTBS' Tampa Attorneys Participate in Pro Bono Run
GJTBS' Tampa Attorneys Participate in Pro Bono Run
Galloway Johnson’s Tampa attorneys participated in the Hillsborough County Bar Association 5K Pro Bono Run on March 22, 2014. From right to left: Sarah Baggett, Scott George, Lee Harang, Nicole Fluet, and David Tietz.
Les Pickett, of Galloway, Johnson’s Houston office, selected as Quality Distribution, Inc.’s 2014 Defense Counsel of the Year
Les Pickett, of Galloway, Johnson’s Houston office, selected as Quality Distribution, Inc.’s 2014 Defense Counsel of the Year
Les Pickett, of Galloway, Johnson’s Houston office, selected as Quality Distribution, Inc.’s 2014 Defense Counsel of the Year. Quality is a national motor carrier that is one of the largest bulk product carrier’s in the nation.
GJTBS to Hire Director of Marketing
GJTBS to Hire Director of Marketing
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Governor Appoints Joe Hassinger to Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority
Governor Appoints Joe Hassinger to Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority
Governor Bobby Jindal has appointed Galloway Johnson director Lambert J. “Joe” Hassinger to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board serves as the single state entity with authority to articulate a clear statement…
Benefits Review Board Allows Claimant Another Bite at the Apple After Settlement
Benefits Review Board Allows Claimant Another Bite at the Apple After Settlement
The Benefits Review Board (BRB) recently reversed a grant of summary decision regarding whether a claimant’s current “left shoulder injury” claim is covered by the parties’ previous settlement for his “left pectoral muscle,” knee, and psychological injuries. In Marcus Schulmeister v.…
Michael Grimley Presenting at Construction Risk Conference in San Diego
Michael Grimley Presenting at Construction Risk Conference in San Diego
J. Michael “Mike” Grimley, a Director in our Pensacola office, will present at the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. Construction Risk Conference on October 29 in San Diego, California. The CRC offers education, networking, and business opportunities, making it an essential…
Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida
Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida
In a non-jury trial, Director Edward Krakauer partnered with our insurance carrier in implementing key strategies over three years in a matter that was substantial and significant to our client’s claim handling practices. Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith understood the implications…
Jason Waguespack Highlighted by LADB for Committee Work
Jason Waguespack Highlighted by LADB for Committee Work
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Managing Director Jason Waguespack was highlighted in the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board August 2024 Newsletter. Jason serves as a LADB Hearing Committee member. Below is the Hearing Committee Member Spotlight: A desire to give back to the legal…
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Shortly after returning to Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Associate Jonathon Austin secured a summary judgement win on behalf of our clients in a death injury case in Dallas. Jonathon originally joined Galloway in 2021, advocating for clients in…
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