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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…
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…
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 litigation in…
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…
Mobile, Alabama Lawyer Procures Dismissal in Real Estate Case
Mobile, Alabama Lawyer Procures Dismissal in Real Estate Case
In the Circuit Court of Baldwin County, Alabama, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith real estate lawyer George Gaston quickly procured a summary judgment dismissal of all claims against our client, a realtor appointed by a divorce judge to sell a martial…
New Orleans Attorneys Recognized as Top Women in Law
New Orleans Attorneys Recognized as Top Women in Law
Kathleen Charvet and Suzette Marie Smith, experienced attorneys in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, have been named Top Women in Law by New Orleans Magazine in the April 2025 issue. Nominated and voted on by their peers, Kathleen…
Noncompetes on a Rollercoaster: Status of FTC Rule and State Law Restrictions
Noncompetes on a Rollercoaster: Status of FTC Rule and State Law Restrictions
The legal landscape of noncompete agreements in the U.S. has changed significantly. It remains in flux, particularly considering the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) actions regarding its final rule on the matter. Employers – and those keeping up with employment law…
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