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Stephen Moore and James Morris Secure Trial Victory in Boat Explosion Case
Stephen Moore and James Morris Secure Trial Victory in Boat Explosion Case
Stephen Moore and James Morris of the firm’s St. Louis office secured a full defense verdict for their client, a marina, in a recent boat explosion case. Plaintiff alleged that the marina was responsible for the boat explosion and requested…
Galloway Johnson Scores High in HRC's 2015 Corporate Equality Index
Galloway Johnson Scores High in HRC's 2015 Corporate Equality Index
Galloway Johnson received a score of 90 (out of a possible 100) on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality,…
Pensacola Office Participates in YMCA Corporate Cup Games
Pensacola Office Participates in YMCA Corporate Cup Games
On October 18, Galloway Johnson’s Pensacola office participated in the Northwest Florida 2014 YMCA Corporate Cup and placed 7th out of 32 teams in the Corporate Cup Games. The Corporate Cup Games are an Olympic-style, co-ed team competition that celebrates…
Jim Tompkins, Larry Canada, and Les Pickett Selected for Inclusion in 2015’s The Best Lawyers In America©
Jim Tompkins, Larry Canada, and Les Pickett Selected for Inclusion in 2015’s The Best Lawyers In America©
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that firm attorneys Jim Tompkins, Larry Canada, and Les Pickett have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2015 Best Lawyers In America. Jim, Larry, and Les were included in the following…
Clearwater, Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Sinkhole Suit
Clearwater, Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Sinkhole Suit
Galloway Johnson attorneys Lee Harang, Nicole Fluet and Ashley Johnson from the firm’s Tampa office successfully defended a sinkhole lawsuit in Pinellas County, Florida. Plaintiffs claimed that our client breached the contract of homeowner’s insurance for their residential property. Following…
Jay Morris Successfully Recovers Funds for Clients
Jay Morris Successfully Recovers Funds for Clients
Jay Morris of Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office recently recovered in excess of $120,000 for a corporate client for beach of contract claims by employing an economical and expeditious demand and litigation process for the client. Jay also recently assisted…
New Port Richey, Florida Judge Grants Directed Verdict on Valued Policy Law
New Port Richey, Florida Judge Grants Directed Verdict on Valued Policy Law
Galloway Johnson attorneys Michael Ruel and Autumn George of the firm’s Tampa office successfully defended a sinkhole lawsuit in Pasco County, Florida. In this damages only case, Plaintiffs claimed in excess of policy limits and sought application of the Valued…
Galloway Johnson Pensacola Office Gives Back to Veterans
Galloway Johnson Pensacola Office Gives Back to Veterans
On October 24, Galloway Johnson attorneys Dave Jester and Juan Fernandez, both veterans themselves, along with paralegals Kara Feinstein and Dawn Adamek, participated in the annual Pensacola Veterans Stand Down. The Veterans Stand Down, in association with the Escambia-Santa Rosa…
Jay Morris Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell
Jay Morris Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell
We are proud to acknowledge Jay Morris, from our St. Louis office, who has received an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability,…
Stephen Moore Publishes Article on “Property Insurance Issues Raised by the Ferguson Riots” in Recent CLM Publication
Stephen Moore Publishes Article on “Property Insurance Issues Raised by the Ferguson Riots” in Recent CLM Publication
The article below was authored by Stephen Moore, the Managing Director of Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office, and published in the recent issue of Claim’s Management Magazine. More information and a copy of the posted article can be found here: …
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
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