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Doris Bobadilla selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to its “Leadership in Law” class
Doris Bobadilla selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to its “Leadership in Law” class
The editorial board of New Orleans CityBusiness selected Doris Bobadilla to its 10th class for “Leadership in Law,” its annual publication and event that honors professionals in the legal profession for their career and community achievements. Leadership in Law recognizes…
GJTBS supports 2014 AIMS Safety Conference
GJTBS supports 2014 AIMS Safety Conference
Firm Director Joe Hassinger will speak at the 2014 AIMS Safety Conference in Orlando. As a member of IALDA, the International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association, Joe has had the privilege of speaking at many past safety conferences, and looks…
Kathryn Breard Platt Selected for 2014 Gulf Coast RMA Executive Board
Kathryn Breard Platt Selected for 2014 Gulf Coast RMA Executive Board
Kathryn Breard Platt has been selected as a member of the 2014 Gulf Coast Risk Management Association’s (RMA) Executive Board. The RMA is a not-for-profit, member-driven professional association, whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles…
Executive Women International of New Orleans recognizes GJTBS as Firm of the Year.
Executive Women International of New Orleans recognizes GJTBS as Firm of the Year.
EWI supports businesses and individuals, promotes member firms, enhances career development, and encourages community involvement. Over 3000 companies and 3500 representatives are members of EWI today in 75 chapters located in major cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe.…
Galloway, Johnson Directors Recognized as New Orleans Top Lawyers
Galloway, Johnson Directors Recognized as New Orleans Top Lawyers
Galloway Johnson congratulates several Directors named as Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine. They include: Timothy W. Hassinger (Admiralty & Maritime law), Richard G. Duplantier, Jr. (Construction law), Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Construction law), Larry G. Canada (Labor and Employment…
John Galloway to Receive Arceneaux Professionalism Award
John Galloway to Receive Arceneaux Professionalism Award
We are proud to announce that John Galloway has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Arceneaux Professionalism Award by the New Orleans Bar Association. The Award is given annually to the member of the Association who best exemplifies…
Firm Director Joe Hassinger Appointed to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
Firm Director Joe Hassinger Appointed to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
Joe Hassinger, a director in the New Orleans office of Galloway Johnson, has been appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve as a Commissioner of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East. The Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood…
Pensacola Jury Returns Successful Verdict for GJTBS Client
Pensacola Jury Returns Successful Verdict for GJTBS Client
GJTBS attorneys from the Pensacola office successfully defended a Chinese buffet restaurant in Panama City, Florida in a dispute over the amount of Plaintiff’s injuries. Todd LaDouceur and Ben Zimmern were able to demonstrate that Plaintiff’s claimed knee injuries were…
GJTBS Obtains Defense Verdict in Workers Compensation Case
GJTBS Obtains Defense Verdict in Workers Compensation Case
Attorney Ben Zimmern from GJTBS’s Pensacola office obtained a defense verdict in Pensacola, Florida where GJTBS’s client was accused of terminating the Plaintiff following Plaintiff’s claim of workers compensation benefits. The defense was able to show that Plaintiff failed to…
Bay County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of GJTBS' client
Bay County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of GJTBS' client
GJTBS obtained a defense verdict while defending a restaurant in Panama City, Florida. The Plaintiff claimed that a dropped tray of partially filled glasses caused her to fall and suffer a hip injury. Mike Grimley and Ben Zimmern demonstrated to…
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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