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Kathleen Charvet and Heather Waterman Angelico Join Galloway Johnson's New Orleans Office
Kathleen Charvet and Heather Waterman Angelico Join Galloway Johnson's New Orleans Office
NEW ORLEANS (APRIL 13, 2016) – Regional law firm Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith announced today that attorneys Kathleen Charvet and Heather Waterman Angelico have joined the firm’s New Orleans office. Charvet joins the firm as Director and Angelico…
Kathryn Breard Platt Secures Arbitration Award for Gulfport Contractor
Kathryn Breard Platt Secures Arbitration Award for Gulfport Contractor
Kathryn Breard Platt of the firm’s Gulfport office recently received an arbitration award in her client’s favor for the full amount claimed in the arbitration, which included interest, attorney’s fees and arbitration costs. Kathryn represented a contractor who built improvements…
St. Louis County Summary Judgment to Distinguish "Ethridge"
St. Louis County Summary Judgment to Distinguish "Ethridge"
Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office prevailed on a hyper contentious quiet title and reformation matter after five years. Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis client, a national mortgage insurer, won summary judgment and defeated the claims of a property owner that sought…
Galloway Johnson Expands and Relocates its St. Louis, Missouri Office
Galloway Johnson Expands and Relocates its St. Louis, Missouri Office
On January 30, Galloway Johnson expanded and relocated its St. Louis, Missouri office to better serve its clients’ growing needs. The St. Louis office will remain in the Clayton area and is located at: 7800 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 600 St.…
Ruel and Potter Secure Sinkhole Defense Victory for Florida Insurer
Ruel and Potter Secure Sinkhole Defense Victory for Florida Insurer
On January 14, 2016, Tampa attorneys Michael Ruel and Maggie Potter obtained a defense verdict in a breach of contract insurance claim for sinkhole loss in Pasco County, Florida, which is commonly referred to as “sinkhole ally.” After four days…
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Workers' Compensation Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Workers' Compensation Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that it has been named the 2016 Workers’ Compensation Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL’s research department conducts extensive reviews, draws insight from business leaders…
Galloway Johnson Commended for LGBT-Inclusive Policies
Galloway Johnson Commended for LGBT-Inclusive Policies
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recently cited Galloway Johnson as the top company in Louisiana with LGBT-friendly policies. The firm is one of just three companies in the state that appear in the foundation’s annual Corporate Equality Index. Galloway Johnson…
Candice Herrington Named Representative of the Year by Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter
Candice Herrington Named Representative of the Year by Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter
The firm is pleased to congratulate Candice Herrington on being elected to receive the 2015 Representative of the Year Award for Executive Women International (EWI), New Orleans Chapter. Members of the chapter nominate and vote for one person to be…
NRRDA Conference Scheduled for March 2016
NRRDA Conference Scheduled for March 2016
The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association has released details on its 2016 conference, which will be held in Ft. Lauderdale from March 2-4. This annual event offers networking and continuing ed opportunities, with discussions on risk management, employment law…
Tony Jones Selected for Outstanding Atlanta 2015
Tony Jones Selected for Outstanding Atlanta 2015
Associate Tony C. Jones has been selected as a member of this year’s Outstanding Atlanta class. The organization celebrates young professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally or through community outreach. Originally called The Outstanding Young People of Atlanta (TOYPA), the…
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
New Orleans Maritime Attorney Published in “Following the Fifth” Kathleen Charvet, an admiralty and maritime attorney in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, has published an article in the inaugural edition of Following the Fifth, a new publication from the Bar Association…
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Compliance Considerations for the End of the Year With many employers finalizing year-end bonuses and preparing for 2026 recruiting, questions continue to arise regarding pay transparency requirements and the proper classification of bonuses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Edward Krakauer, an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, won a motion for summary judgment in a complex first party residential case. With sophisticated representation, the Galloway team achieved another positive outcome on…
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
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