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Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is working diligently, through its expertise and leadership, to restart the Louisiana Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Three of Galloway’s Greater New Orleans attorneys are serving on the Board: Katherine…
Jason Waguespack Honored for Economic Impact in New Orleans
Jason Waguespack Honored for Economic Impact in New Orleans
Galloway Managing Director to Receive Icon Award from New Orleans CityBusiness Jason P. Waguespack, Managing Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been named a 2026 Icon Award recipient by New Orleans CityBusiness. The honor recognizes business leaders…
Galloway to Host 2026 Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway to Host 2026 Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a full-service corporate defense firm, will host its 9th Annual Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Director Tim Hassinger is spearheading the conference and…
Doris Bobadilla Selected for CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Doris Bobadilla Selected for CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Director Doris Bobadilla has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness for its 2026 Leadership in Law class. The honor recognizes legal excellence and community outreach in the New Orleans region. Bobadilla and her fellow…
Galloway Supports In-House Counsel at 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston
Galloway Supports In-House Counsel at 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is proud to sponsor the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting in Boston on October 4-7, 2026. Considered the world’s largest gathering of in-house legal teams, the annual event gathers the top corporate lawyers, industry…
AI and Ethics: Autumn George and Katherine Fallas at ACC Annual 2026
AI and Ethics: Autumn George and Katherine Fallas at ACC Annual 2026
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Directors Autumn George and Katherine Fallas will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 AM ET. Artificial Intelligence, compliance, and ethical implementation remain a hot topic in corporate…
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
65 Attorneys Recognized in Key Litigation Practices Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to recognize its attorneys who have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers and…
Mark “Tiger” Pharr to Present at 2026 CLM Construction Conference
Mark “Tiger” Pharr to Present at 2026 CLM Construction Conference
Construction defense and technology lawyer Mark “Tiger” Pharr, a Director in Galloway’s Lafayette and Dallas offices, will be speaking on a panel at the upcoming CLM Construction Conference on Friday, September 25, 2026. The annual, premier event gathers construction insurance and risk management professionals for…
Broker Liability Puts Carrier Vetting on Boardroom Agenda, Bloomberg Law
Broker Liability Puts Carrier Vetting on Boardroom Agenda, Bloomberg Law
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has significantly changed the liability landscape for freight brokers, making carrier vetting an enterprise risk issue with implications for litigation, contracts, and insurance. In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Galloway Director Ryan O’Connor…
Mandeville Attorney Stephen Eckholdt Named 2026 Maraist Award Finalist
Mandeville Attorney Stephen Eckholdt Named 2026 Maraist Award Finalist
Galloway’s Stephen Eckholdt, a Director in the Firm’s Mandeville and New Orleans offices, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Frank L. Maraist Award. Presented annually by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the award recognizes young attorneys who…
Galloway Secures Defense Verdict in Florida Security Negligence Case
Galloway Secures Defense Verdict in Florida Security Negligence Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith demonstrated its negligent security experience and Florida in-market strength with a confirmed defense verdict following a weeklong jury trial in late 2025, that was recently memorialized in a Final Judgment. Director J. Michael “Mike”…
ADA Accommodations That Work for Neurodivergent Employees
ADA Accommodations That Work for Neurodivergent Employees
October is recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in an effort to promote inclusive workplaces and recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities. A growing segment of the workforce are neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism. Employers and those…
Two Mississippi Medical Malpractice Suits Dismissed Under MTCA
Two Mississippi Medical Malpractice Suits Dismissed Under MTCA
Galloway’s healthcare litigation team in Gulfport secured two early dismissals in Mississippi medical malpractice lawsuits by enforcing the Mississippi Tort Claims Act’s (MTCA) strict pre-suit notice and one-year statute of limitations requirements. Nathan Burrow and Phillip LeMere protected their client,…
Choosing Video Depositions vs. Live Testimony at Trial
Choosing Video Depositions vs. Live Testimony at Trial
For insurance adjusters and claims representatives, heading into trial can be a busy and stressful time. One of the most important decisions is whether to call your own expert witnesses live at trial or to present them by video trial…
Galloway Secures $1.4M Tariff Refund in International Court
Galloway Secures $1.4M Tariff Refund in International Court
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith represented a European wood products company in a tariff refund claim and successfully secured the entire $1.4 million refund. New Orleans attorney Parker Bradley led the Firm’s efforts and worked with Managing Director Jason…
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