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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: …
Insurance Carrier Trial Victory in Orleans Parish
Insurance Carrier Trial Victory in Orleans Parish
Galloway Johnson Director Andrea Albert successfully defended an insurance carrier at trial in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. In that jury trial, the Court granted a directed verdict at the close of plaintiff’s case, dismissing the insurance carrier from a…
Firm Wins Summary Judgment in First-Party Insurance Case
Firm Wins Summary Judgment in First-Party Insurance Case
This week, Director Les Pickett and Associate Shannon Snider from the Houston office won Summary Judgment in a first-party insurance dispute for our insurance carrier client in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas–Austin Division. Plaintiffs alleged…
Louisiana New Home Warranty Act & the LREC Property Disclosure Form
Louisiana New Home Warranty Act & the LREC Property Disclosure Form
By: Christie Laporte This post is in response to the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act, La. R.S. 9:3141 et seq., and the mandatory Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) property disclosure form. Case: Stutts v. Melton, 2013-0557 (La. 10/15/13), 130 So.…
Benjamin Zimmern Invited to Join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Benjamin Zimmern Invited to Join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that Benjamin Zimmern has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of thousands of insurance companies, corporations, Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Risk Managers,…
GJTBS Real Estate Practice Shows Creative Solutions
GJTBS Real Estate Practice Shows Creative Solutions
ST. LOUIS, MO: Galloway Johnson’s St. Louis office recently obtained summary judgment in a hotly contested lien priority matter in Jackson County, MO (Kansas City). A judgment lien holder asserted priority to our client’s refinance loan, but firm attorney Brad…
Doris Bobadilla and John Getty Present on Employer’s Best Practices
Doris Bobadilla and John Getty Present on Employer’s Best Practices
On August 26, Galloway Johnson attorneys Doris Bobadilla and John Getty gave a presentation to a group of local business representatives on employers’ best practices. Executive Women International, New Orleans Chapter, hosted the presentation that aimed at assisting employers manage…
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Associate Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura has been named a Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas by D Magazine, a peer-voted recognition honoring rising legal talent in the Dallas legal community. View the full list. Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura Berenice…
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack, Managing Director of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been elected Chairperson of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. He has served on the museum’s Board of Trustees since 2020, most recently as Board Treasurer. “It is an honor…
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
For some South Louisiana families, dividing assets after a marriage ends can feel confusing and overwhelming. Yet, a community property partition doesn’t have to be chaotic or combative. With clarity, practical guidance, and a legal team that’s both emphatic and…
2026 Louisiana Employment Law Update: Unemployment and Hiring Changes
2026 Louisiana Employment Law Update: Unemployment and Hiring Changes
Q1 Compliance Considerations for Employers As 2026 begins, Louisiana employers and those tracking employment law should be aware of two new employment-related statutes affecting unemployment insurance administration and hiring practices. While neither law creates new employee-facing mandates, both introduce operational…
Third‑Party Litigation Funding: A Guide for In‑House Counsel
Third‑Party Litigation Funding: A Guide for In‑House Counsel
Corporate legal departments continue to monitor the growth and impact of third-party litigation funding (TPLF). As funding models evolve and disclosure norms remain unsettled, in-house counsel face mounting questions about risk, effective strategies, legal system drivers, trends, and governance. We…
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