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Successful Subrogation
Successful Subrogation
Successful Subrogation Presented by Doris T. Bobadilla, Esq. to the CEU Institute
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy
We extend our thoughts and prayers to our friends on the East Coast as you deal with Hurricane Sandy. We hope that you and your families are safe and secure. As you recover from the storm, please call if we…
New Case Decisions in Louisiana – October 2012
New Case Decisions in Louisiana – October 2012
Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation In Doe v. Southern Gyms, LLC, 92 So.3d 654 (La. App. 3rd Cir. 6/6/12) a defendant appealed certification of a class by the trial court, alleging the trial court had abused its discretion by…
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
Jason Waguespack discusses Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Law in the following article.
Jason Waguespack discusses Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Law in the following article.
Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Claims: The American Approach
A reminder to Motorists from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding Legislation that went into effect on August 1, 2012
A reminder to Motorists from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding Legislation that went into effect on August 1, 2012
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is Reminding Motorists to Be Aware of Two Pieces of Legislation That Took Effect August 1, 2012 ACT 512, which states that if a driver cannot provide proof of insurance their vehicle may be impounded,…
Meagan E. Messina provides an Update on Louisiana Anti-Indemnity Law.
Meagan E. Messina provides an Update on Louisiana Anti-Indemnity Law.
Despite the continued use of indemnity provisions in construction contracts, state legislatures have begun to pass anti-indemnity statutes invalidating such provisions given the public policy concern to protect certain workers on a construction project from another contracting party’s attempts to…
Another Victory for the New Orleans office!
Another Victory for the New Orleans office!
Rick Duplantier and Carlina Eiselen recently represented an expert/accountant who had performed work in a complex divorce proceeding. The party that hired the firm’s client refused to pay him for his services. Although the trial judge reduced the expert’s fee…
Mandeville Attorneys Secure Full Defense Verdict
Mandeville Attorneys Secure Full Defense Verdict
After a two-day trial, attorneys in our Mandeville office – Doris Bobadilla (Director) and John Getty (Associate) – successfully obtained a verdict of no liability for a local-area nail salon client. The plaintiff claimed that the nail salon’s manicurist accidently…
Lindsay Meador elected as President of Lafayette Young Lawyers Association
Lindsay Meador elected as President of Lafayette Young Lawyers Association
Lindsay Meador, an Associate in the Lafayette office, was elected as the incoming President of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association. She will be sworn in on August 30, 2012 in Lafayette, La.
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 7, 2024 – Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys secured a summary dismissal in Louisiana, with James Prather and Frances McGinnis exemplifying the result-driven representation that has made Galloway a premier insurance defense firm in the Gulf South. Plaintiff/Named Insured owned and…
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
In just a few short months, Special Counsel Catherine Arpen has notched several wins for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith clients in Florida. Catherine joined the Jacksonville office in July 2024, and in short order, she has gone way…
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in the firm’s Gulfport office were granted summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Director Matthew Williams, Special Counsel Susan Bruhnke, and Associate Clayton Welch delivered result-driven representation for our client,…
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith presented the Claims and Litigation New Orleans Conference on Thursday, October 24, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The daylong and annual event featured captivating presentations and lively conversation among industry professionals and Galloway’s skilled…
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