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Tampa attorneys will present at the FDLA annual meeting at Disney
Tampa attorneys will present at the FDLA annual meeting at Disney
Tampa attorneys Nicole Fluet, Autumn George and Stephen Messer have been selected to speak at the 17th annual Florida Liability Claims Conference sponsored by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. The hour long presentation, entitled “A Shift in the Soil,” will…
"Homebuilder Liability in Mississippi" by Kathryn Breard Platt
"Homebuilder Liability in Mississippi" by Kathryn Breard Platt
Why Homebuilders Should Not be Liable for Defective Component Products
Joe Hassinger to Speak at LCA Conference
Joe Hassinger to Speak at LCA Conference
Joe Hassinger To Speak at LCA Conference New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger has been selected to present at the Louisiana Claims Association Annual Conference in June. His presentation will be “Negotiating Roadblocks to Successful Mediation.” In addition to maintaining a…
Mold Exposure Class Action
Mold Exposure Class Action
On September 17, 2012, David M. Moragas successfully argued before Chief Judge Brian A. Jackson in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, in a mold case against a hotel, a general contractor, and a subcontractor…
Office of Public Health Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening the State Process for Retail Food Inspections
Office of Public Health Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening the State Process for Retail Food Inspections
Thursday, December 20, 2012 | Contact: Bureau of Media & Communications (225) 342-1532 Baton Rouge: Today, Louisiana health officials unveiled their plan, in development since February 2012, for enhancing the state’s health inspection process for retail food establishments. In a…
St. Louis Office Obtains Trial Decision in Deed Reformation Case
St. Louis Office Obtains Trial Decision in Deed Reformation Case
Attorneys in GJTBS’s St. Louis Office, Scott B. Mueller and Kristin Steinkamp recently obtained a trial verdict in St. Louis County on a contentious action in equity to reform a Deed of Trust on behalf of a national lender that…
Six GJTBS Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Six GJTBS Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith congratulates its attorneys who were named “Top Lawyers” in the November 2012 issue of New Orleans Magazine: Larry Canada, Rick Duplantier, John Galloway, Tim Hassinger, Teresa Martin, and Jason Waguespack. New Orleans Magazine contracted…
Chinese Drywall Defense Verdict
Chinese Drywall Defense Verdict
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 3, 2012 CONTACT: Joe Hassinger, Director PHONE: 504-648-6294 E-MAIL: jhassinger@gjtbs.com CHINESE DRYWALL DEFENSE VERDICT New Orleans, LA – This afternoon a jury in United States District Court in New Orleans vindicated local distributor Interior Exterior…
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…
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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